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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. The grand temple resembles a fortress and has three outer courtyards and five gateways. A beautiful blend of the architectural styles of the Chalukyas, the Cholas and the Kalinga or Odishan style of architecture, the temple houses numerous sub-shrines and mandapams. The 16-pillared Natya Mantapa and 96-pillared Kalyana Mantapa were built in the 1st century AD. For most part of the year, the presiding deity, Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is covered in a thick layer of sandalwood paste. According to legend, Lord Vishnu manifested in this peculiar form with a boar head, human torso and a lion's tail after he saved his ardent devotee Prahlada from being murdered by his father Hiranyakashipu. Simhachalam Temple is located at a distance of 20 km from Visakhapatnam.
Simhachalam Temple Visakhapatnam
The Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is located on the Simhachalam Hill Range, about 984 foot above sea level in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who is worshiped as Varaha Narasimha, the avatar Vishnu took of half-lion and half-man to save his devotee Prahlad from a murder attempt by his father King Hiranyakashipu. The idol of Narasimha is covered in sandalwood paste through the year, making it resemble a lingam. The Simhachalam Temple is among the 32 Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh and also an important centre of Vaishnavism. One of the temple’s earliest inscriptions dates back to the 11th century mentioning the gift given by a person in the time of Chalukya Chola king, Kulottunga I. The later half of the 13th century saw the changes made to the complex during the reign of Eastern Ganga king, Narasimhadeva I. The temple appears like a fortress from a distance with its five gateways and three outer courtyards, with the architectural styles being a mix of Kalinga, Chalukya, Kakatiya and Chola variants. The temple is believed to fulfill women’s wishes of having a baby. Kalyanotsava and Chandanotsava are its two major festivals celebrated with great pomp. The entry to the temple is free and it is open on all days of the week. 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. The Visakhapatnam International Airport is the nearest airport to the temple, being about 14 kilometre away, while the Visakhapatnam Railway Station is the closest railway station to the temple at a distance of 18 kilometre.

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