Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple

Local nameSri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple
LocationSimhachalam, Visakhapatnam, India

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. As per the temple's legend, Vishnu manifested in this form after saving his devotee Prahlada from a murder attempt by the latter's father Hiranyakashipu. Except on Akshaya Trutiya, the idol of Varaha Narasimha is covered with sandalwood paste throughout the year, which makes it resemble a linga. The temple was built in Kalingan architecture styles and stands unique in the historical region of Kalinga.The Present temple was built by Eastern Ganga king Narasingha Deva I in the 13th century and consecrated by his son Bhanudeva I in 1268 CE.

The temple was built by Akthayi Senapati, on the command of Narasingha Deva I.

Tags Place of WorshipHinduism
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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varaha_Lakshmi_Narasimha_temple,_Simhachalam

Address India

Coordinates 17°45'58.774" N 83°15'1.896" E

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