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SREEMATH KHADRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY VARI DEVASTHANAM, KADIRI-(KLNKDR) Sri Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Penchalakona, Rapur, SPSR Nellore-(PLNPKN) ... Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Simhachalam-(SVLNSD) Sri Tirupatamma Ammavari Devasthanam, Penuganchiprolu-(STADPPL) Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana swamy vari Devasthanam, Annavaram-(SVVSSD)
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam, is a Hindu temple situated on the Simhachalam Hill Range ,which is 300 metres above the sea level in the city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped there as Varaha Narasimha.
Originally known as Varaha Lakshmi Narsimha Temple, Simhachalam Temple is a famous shrine that offers holy and mystical vibes to the devotees of Lord Narsimha and has an exceptionally calm atmosphere to attract tourists from all around the world.
About 16km from the city centre lies a small, densely wooded hill known as Simhachalam. The top of this hill is home to the temple of Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Swamy (the temple's main deity), built in the Kalinga style of architecture.
May 2, 2024 · Draped on the Simhachalam hills, overlooking the vibrant city of Visakhapatnam, lies a sacred abode of Lord Vishnu – the Simhachalam Temple. Renowned for its captivating architecture and powerful deity, Varaha Narasimha, the temple attracts throngs of devotees throughout the year.
The alluring Simhachalam Hill in Visakhapatnam is popular for beautifully sculpted Shri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, also known as Simhachalam Temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped here as Varaha Narasimha, the temple is one of the most important shrines of South India that is visited by millions of devotees every year.
Simhachalam temple darshan timings is 07:00 am and 04:00 pm and again from 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm. For a special darshan you need to pay INR 100 per devotee - tickets can be bought from the temple ticket counter, though there is no facility for an online puja booking.
Situated in the city of Vishakhapatnam, the Simhachalam temple is an ornate shrine which is revered to be one of the most important temples in the region. The edifice is perched atop a hill 800 metres above the sea level and is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, who is an incarnation of Vishnu himself.
Simhachalam – the hill of the lion is located at a distance of 18 km from Vishakapatnam. The hill temple is accessed via a motorable road, up the hill. This temple combines the Orissan and Chalukyan features of temple construction, and it attracts scores of pilgrims from both Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. UNIQUE FACTS:
The Simhachalam Temple has a fascinating legend behind its origin, which dates back to the ancient times, when Lord Vishnu took the form of Narasimha to protect his devotee Prahlada from his father Hiranyakashipu, a demon king who hated Vishnu and tried to kill Prahlada for worshipping him.
