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Temples in Visakhapattanam

Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple is situated on the Simhachalam Hill Range in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped in this temple as Varaha Narasimha. The Simhachalam temple, which has five gateways and three exterior outdoor spaces, looks like a castle from the outside. The building is a combination of the Great Chola, Chalukya, Kakatiya and Kalinga architectural styles. Dola Utsava Kalyanotsava, Chandanotsava Narasimha Jayanti, and Navaratrotsava Kamadahana are important festivals of this temple. The best time to visit this temple is from October to March.

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Visakhapatnam Temples

Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag is a major port city located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a culturally rich city in Andhra Pradesh and has several temples that have religious and historical significance. The famous temples are Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam Temple and Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple and many more are famous pilgrimage sites and are visited by a number of devotees. The best time to visit Vishakhapatnam is from October to March and they also celebrate festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Holi, Lohri and Visakha Utsav.