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Devotional: Simhachalam

This post is written by SRI HARSHA

"Simha" means lion; "Adri" or "Achala" means hill. The temple is located at the top of a hill; hence the temple is called Simhachalam. Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy, the lion-man incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is the presiding deity of the temple. The temple is one of the eighteen "Narasimha Kshetras", the shrines of Lord Narasimha, in India.

The deity is usually covered with sandalwood paste year round and can be seen without sandalwood ("nijaroopa darshan" holy appearance in true form) for only 12 hours per year.

On Akshaya Tritiya Day, the deity is re-covered with sandalwood paste. The festival of 'Chandana yatra' or 'Chandanotsavam' falls every year in Vaisakha (May).

Religious tourism sites include the Simhachalam and ISKON temples.Other nearby locations include Araku Valley (Hill station), and Borra Caves in Ananthagiri Hills.

Tourism

Visakhapatnam is well equiped with a lot of tourism spots,which is considerd as the beautiful tourist city with many natural assests. which will give the tourists a good interaction with the history and nature.

Shopping

The city of destiny has got a lot of shopping malls with a good number of variant collection. which will give you a good shopping experiance.

Entertianment

Entertianment has been given a primary importance in this city which is well equiped with the Malls,Movie complexes. These will give a good entertainment which will be remarkable in your life..

Devotional

Devotion has been given a primary importance in this city which is well equiped with the temples,holy places. These will give a good spiritual peace which will be more helpful in your life..