Arasavalli Surya Narayana Swamy Temple
అరసవల్లి సూర్యనారాయణ స్వామి ఆలయం
Lord Surya Narayana Swamy (Sun God) · Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
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About the temple
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Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 20:00
- Established
- 7
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (Sunrise)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Surya Narayana Swamy (Sun God) · సూర్యనారాయణ స్వామిSri Maha VishnuSri GaneshaSri ParvatiSri Shiva
- Deity form
- Standing posture (holding lotus buds) with Usha and Chhaya
- Religious tradition
- Vedic / Panchayatana Agama
- Sanskrit name
- श्री सूर्यनारायण स्वामी मन्दिर (असवल्लि)
- Also known as
- Arasavalli Sun Temple, Surya Devalayam
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Thursday
- 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Friday
- 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Saturday
- 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Sunday
- 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM (No afternoon break)
- Break timings
- 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM (Except Sundays)
- Special days
- Open all day on Ratha Saptami
- Festival timings
- 24-hour darshan on Ratha Saptami
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Night aarti
- 19:45
- Special aarti days
- Sundays (Most auspicious)
- Ritual schedule
- Surya Namaskaram, Aruna Parayanam, Maha Naivedyam
- Pooja timings
- 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 05:30 AM (Ksheerabhishekam)
- Special poojas
- Aditya Hridayam Parayana, Surya Namaskaram
- Online pooja booking
- Yes
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- King Devendra Varma (Eastern Ganga Dynasty)
- Architect / builder
- Vishwakarma Sthapathis
- Construction materials
- Dark Granite and Brick
- Historical events
- Established to honor the Sun God as the "Healer of the Universe"
- Renovations
- Major renovation in 1778 AD by local devotees
- Archaeological importance
- Unique solar-aligned architecture (Equinox phenomenon)
- Legends
- Devendra (Indra) was cursed and regained his strength by worshiping Surya here
- Inscriptions
- Inscriptions detail the Kalinga influence and land grants
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Kalinga
- Architectural period
- 7th Century
- Structure
- Five-prakaram Complex (Panchayatana)
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Five-tier Rajagopuram facing East
- Mandapa
- Large open halls for Surya Namaskarams
- Sculptural features
- Monolithic idol of Surya with Indra, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva on the sides
- Artistic elements
- Granite carvings of horses and wheels representing Surya's chariot
- Construction technique
- Traditional Stone Masonry
- Unique features
- Twice a year, the early morning sun rays directly touch the feet of the main idol
Festivals & events
Ratha Saptami (Birthday of Sun God)Kalyanotsavam
- Special celebration days
- Every Sunday of Karthika month
- Cultural events
- Classical dance and music during Ratha Saptami
- Annual events
- Sun Ray phenomenon (Equinox)
- Peak crowd season
- All Sundays and Ratha Saptami (Feb)
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 (Sunrise)
- Parking capacity
- 80 Vehicles
- Parking fees
- ₹ 30
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, Card, UPI, Online
- Prasadam
- Chakka Pongali (Jaggery Pongal), Laddu
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