Simhachalam Temple
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Vishnu

Simhachalam Temple

Simhachalam, Andhra Pradesh · Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha (Vishnu)

⏱ 1 hour 🎫 Free; special darshan ₹50 ⚠ Moderate Best Visit Time: October – March; Akshaya Tritiya

About Simhachalam Temple

Simhachalam Temple is one of the most important Vaishnavite temples in AP. The idol is covered in sandalwood paste year-round — revealed only once a year for a few hours during Akshaya Tritiya (Chandana Yatra).

Darshan Information

🙏 Main Deity

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha (Vishnu)

🙏 Secondary Deity

Varaha Narasimha Lakshmi

🏛️ Spiritual Category

Vishnu

🕐 Darshan Timings

6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM

⏱ Typical Duration

1 hour

🪔 Special Puja

Chandana Yatra (Akshaya Tritiya); Vaikunta Ekadasi

🔔 Important Rituals

Chandana Yatra (idol covered in sandalwood paste year-round), Akshaya Tritiya — original form revealed

👔 Dress Code

Traditional Indian attire

📅 Best Visit Time

October – March; Akshaya Tritiya

🎫 Entry Fee

Free; special darshan ₹50

Getting There

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Nearest Railway Station

Visakhapatnam Station (16 km)

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Nearest Airport

Visakhapatnam Airport (22 km)

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Distance from City

16 km from Visakhapatnam

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Parking

Yes

Food & Stay

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Ideal Base City

Visakhapatnam

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Food Options

Prasadam; restaurants in Vizag

Visitor Tips

Visit on Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) to see the actual idol uncovered.

🎉 Festivals & Events

Chandana Yatra (Akshaya Tritiya) — a spiritually rare event.

👴 Senior Citizen Notes

Hillside temple. Ropeway available. Beautiful setting above Vizag.

⚠️ Important Notes

Hill temple — manageable climb with steps.

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Quick Info

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Darshan Timings

6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Typical Duration

1 hour

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Entry Fee

Free; special darshan ₹50

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State

Andhra Pradesh

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Location

Simhachalam

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Ideal Base City

Visakhapatnam

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Senior Friendly

Moderate

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