Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Timings:
Morning: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Evening: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Timings during Chandanotsavam Darshan Timings: 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
About Simhachalam Temple Kappasthambam:
Kappasthambam is a pillar inside the main shrine. It is believed that the wishes of the devotees who hugs the pillar with a pure spirit will be granted. It has an integrated Santhanagopala Yantram, which is supposed to be empowered to meet the wishes of the devotees. It is believed that couples without children will have children by embracing this pillar.
Simhachalam Temple Gangadhara:
Here Natural spring water comes from the hills and roots herbs. Devotees belive
by taking a bath in this water will cure there sins, diseases and fulfill their desires.
Simhachalam Temple Nityannadanam:
The Nityannadanam plan is started by Dharmakartha, Mr.P.V.G. Raju Garu in 1989.
Every day around 1500 and 2000 devotees avail the free Annaprasadam in this Scheme.
You can donate Rs.1,116 /- or more via D.D./Cheque/Money Order in favour of Executive officer, Simhadrinadha Nityannadana Pathakam, Simhachalam Devasthanam, Simhachalam.
Those wishing to pay in cash can make payment at the counter at the Annadana Sadanam and Temple premises.
Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple History:
The exact age of the temple of Simhachalam is not known, but it contains writings which belong to 1098-1099 AD and which belong to the kingdom of King Chola Kullotunga-I. Another ancient text illustrates a queen of the eastern Ganges of Kalinga which covers the image, and another inscription suggests that the eastern Ganga king of Orissa Narasimha Dev built the main sanctuary around 1267 AD. Up to 252 texts in Oriya and Telugu described the predecessors of the Temple of Simhachalam, therefore, the construction of this powerful facade cannot be clearly attributed to a single entity.
Sri Krishnadeva Raya is believed to have visited the temple twice around 1516 AD and 1519 AD after defeating the Gajapati ruler of Orissa Gajapati Prataparudra Dev in two different accounts. The temple of Simhachalam still contains inscriptions left here by Sri Krishna Devaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Festivals:
Ugadi / Telugu New Year
Nrusimha Jayanthi
Radhotshavam
Kalyanothsavam
Chandanothsavam
Vaisakha Pournami
Jyesta Pournami
Teppotsavam
Kanuma
Vykunta Ekadasi
Giri Pradakshina
Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Sub-Temples:
At Uphill:
Sri Tripuranthaka Swamy Temple
Sri Sitarama Swamy vari Temple
Sri Kaasi Visveswara Swamy Temple
Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple (In the middle of steps way)
Sri Padalamma Bangaramma Temple
At Downhill:
Sri Bhairava Swamy Temple
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Sri Pyditalli Ammavari Temple (Adopted Temple)
Sri Bangaramma Ammavari Temple (Adopted Temple)
At Madhavadhara:
Sri Madhava Swamy Temple
Sri Venu Gopala Swamy Temple
Sri Mallikharjuna Swamy Temple (Shivalayam)
How to Reach Varaha Lakshminarasimha Temple:
By Road:
Simhachalam Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is accessible by road from the Simhachalam bus station via the APSRTC city buses, which is 4.4 km away, or by the Temple bus service. APSRTC operates frequent buses from the Dwaraka RTC stand from Visakhapatnam which is just 20 kms from Simhachalam Temple.
By Train:
Simhachalam railway station the nearest railway station and is just 10 km from Simhachalam Temple. Visakhapatnam railway station is the other nearest station which is about 19.8 km.
By Air:
Visakhapatnam International Airport is the nearest airport is the nearest airport which is well connected with flights from all major cities.
Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Address:
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Devasthanam,
Simhachalam Road,
Simhachalam,
Visakhapatnam – 530028,
Andhra Pradesh.
Uphill Enquiry : 0891-2979666
Downhill Enquiry : 0891-2764949
Fax : 0891-2715435
E-mail : endow-eosvlnsd@gov.in
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Simhachalam Temple: History | Calender | Do’s and Dont’s | Daily Schedule | Poojas & Sevas | Cost Details | Accommodation | Festivals