Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
సింహాచలం వరాహ లక్ష్మీ నరసింహ స్వామి ఆలయం
Lord Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy · Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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About the temple
One of the 32 Narasimha Kshetras; Famous for the "Nijaroopa Darshanam" once a year Victory over enemies, relief from fear, and mental strength
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 04:00 – 21:00
- Established
- 11
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (Winter)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy · వరాహ లక్ష్మీ నరసింహ స్వామిSri LakshmiSri VishvaksenaSri RamanujaSri Alwars
- Deity form
- Combined form of Varaha (Boar) and Narasimha (Lion) covered in Sandalwood paste
- Religious tradition
- Sri Sampradaya
- Sanskrit name
- श्री वराह लक्ष्मी नरसिंह स्वामी मन्दिर (सिंहाचलम्)
- Also known as
- Simhachalam Temple, Hill of the Lion Lord
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 04:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Break timings
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
- Special days
- Open 24 hours during Chandanotsavam
- Festival timings
- 24-hour darshan on Chandanotsavam
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Night aarti
- 20:30
- Special aarti days
- Saturdays
- Ritual schedule
- Suprabhata Seva, Aradhana, Nitya Kalyanam
- Pooja timings
- 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- Only during Chandanotsavam (Akshaya Tritiya)
- Special poojas
- Nitya Kalyanam, Sahasra Namarchana
- Online pooja booking
- Yes
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Kulottunga Chola I, later renovated by Narasimha Deva I
- Construction materials
- Dark Granite
- Historical events
- Visit of Krishna Deva Raya to celebrate his victory over Kalinga
- Renovations
- Major construction in the 13th Century by Eastern Ganga kings
- Archaeological importance
- Features 525+ inscriptions in Telugu and Odia
- Legends
- Lord appeared to protect Prahlada from Hiranyakashipu
- Inscriptions
- Inscriptions dating back to the 11th century
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 11th - 13th Century
- Structure
- Hilltop Temple Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- 5-tier Rajagopuram facing west
- Mandapa
- The Kappa Stambham and the 16-pillared Mukha Mandapa
- Sculptural features
- Exquisite carvings of Narasimha avatars and floral patterns
- Artistic elements
- Detailed stonework similar to Konark Sun Temple
- Construction technique
- Interlocking stone technique
- Unique features
- The idol is always covered in 4 layers of Sandalwood paste, appearing as a Shivalingam
Festivals & events
Chandanotsavam (Akshaya Tritiya)Narasimha JayantiKalyanotsavam
- Special celebration days
- Akshaya Tritiya (Only day for Nijaroopa Darshan)
- Cultural events
- Classical music and Harikatha
- Annual events
- Giri Pradakshina (Hill Circumambulation)
- Peak crowd season
- Summer (April-May)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (Winter)
- Parking capacity
- 300 Vehicles
- Parking fees
- ₹ 50
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Online
- Prasadam
- Laddu, Pulihora, Chakka Pongali
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