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. Locals call this deity as "Simhachala Appanna"
Simhachalam is the second-largest temple, after Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, in terms of income earned. Devotees believe that the deity is capable of giving progeny to women and fulfilling the wishes of devotees. Kalyanotsava and Chandanotsava are the two major festivals celebrated in the temple, followed by Narasimha Jayanti, Navaratrotsava and Kamadahana.
The annual Kalyanotsavam of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy of Simhachalam will be held on April 19.
The annual ‘Nijarupa darshanam’, popularly known as ‘Chandanotsavam’, will be held on May 10. Thousands of devotees from North Andhra, other parts of Andhra and also neighbouring Odisha State participate in large numbers in the annual Chandanotsavam.
April 18 – Ankurarpana, Mrutsyagrahanam
April 19 – Kotnala Utsavam, Rathotsavam(08:15 pm), Kalyana mahotsavam (10:30 pm)
April 20 – Sesha Vahana Seva (05:00 pm), Homam(07:00 pm)
April 21 – Sadyasam, Tiruveedi Seva
April 22 – Suryaprabha Vahana Seva
April 23 – Purnahuthi, Vasantotsavam, Chakra Snanam, Mrugayotsavam
April 24 – Sri Pushpa Yagam(06:00 pm), Uyyala Seva
How to Reach the Temple :
This temple is Located around 15 km from Gajuvaka, Vizag.
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