the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples
by Padmani,
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the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples by Padmani, |
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Abodes of Vishnu |
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115. Simhachalam
| Mulavar | Varaha Narasimhar | |
| Utsavar | ||
| Thayar | Lakshmi | |
| Kshethram | ||
| Pose & Direction | Standing pose facing east | |
| Theertham | ||
| Vimanam | ||
| Sthala Vruksham | ||
| Paadiyavar | ||
| Travel Base | Vishakapatnam | |
| Nearest Railway Station | Vishakapatnam |
Location
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The temple is situated 20 kms from Vizag. Plenty of buses ply to Simhachalam from vizag every 10 to 15 minutes. The buses will go upto the foot of the hill and there are lot of lodges and choultries to stay. |
History
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Hiranyakasipu wanted his people to chant his name and do poojas only him. People also being afraid of him chanted his name and did poojas to him. Prahaladhan, son of Hiranyakasipu chanted only Sri Narayana's name. This kind of action of Prahaladhan made Hiranyakasipu angry and ordered his soldiers to kill him by throwing him from the top of the mountain. As the order from the king, the soldiers threw Prahaladhan from the top of the mountain and to protect him, the Perumal Sriman Narayanan came as Sri Narasimhar and rescued him by moving the mountain and made a small path for Prahaladhan. And, it is said that in the place where the Perumal stood to protect Prahaladhan is the place where the temple is built. |
Festival
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