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SRI SURYANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE

Arasavilli, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Sri Suryanarayana Swamy is the presiding deity of this temple and a black granite image of Surya about 5 feet in height bearing lotus buds (hence the name Padma Paani), flanked by his consorts Padma, Usha and Chaaya, on a 7 horse driven chariot is the object of worship here. According to the Sthalapuranam of the temple, Lord Devendra found this temple and installed the existing idol of the Sun God.

Interesting Facts

  • The beauty of this temple is its construction which is done in such a way that, rays of Sun fall on the feet of the statue (at Garbha gudi) during March and September in early hours(Sun rise time) and stay for some time.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 32°C during night)Average - May (28°C during the day and 22°C during night)Lowest - December to February (25°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season – August to October

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Arasavilli Bus Stop
350 M 0866-2570005
Amadalavalasa Railway Station
15.9 KM 139
Visakhapatnam Airport
117 KM 089128-51169

Architecture

Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple has a pillar was set up by Jakkamsetti Venkanna in the year 1929. The idols inside the Vimana Gopuram are carved from a single black stone & black granite. This temple is a testimonial for the architectural skills of Vishwakarma sculptors. It is believed that the Orissa Vishwakarma Brahmin sculptors also called as Maharanasin Orissa have planned the architecture and sculpted this engineering master piece. The Temple is a Panchayatana temple with Aditya in the center, with Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati and Vishnu in four corners of the quadrangle. An image of Indra is also enshrined in this temple. This temple has a koneru called as Indra Pushkarini.

Religious Significance

As per the legends, during Dwaparayuga, Balarama brother of Lord Krishna brought the river Nagavali with his plough and built a temple on the banks of the river. All Devas worshipped the Lord Rudra Koteswara and Goddess Uma (Parvati) at this temple. Indra, the Heaven God arrived late and tried to enter the temple. Nandi the Divine Gatekeeper, who was guarding the entrance stopped him from entering to prevent any disturbance his master. Indra remained adamant over his demand in entering the temple which made Nandi angry. Nandi thereupon kicked him strongly with his foot and thrown him miles away from the temple on the eastern side. Indra laid in an unconscious state with body pains. It is said that Indra relieved from the body pains by installing and worshipping the Sun God at his place. Indra created a water pool with his weapon Vajrayudha which was called by Indra Pushkarini.

History

According to the legends, once Lord Devendra attempted to force his entry to meet Lord Shiva while the Lord was alone with his consort. The Dwarapalaka Nandi resisted Devendra and kicked Devendra on his chest. Devendra became unconscious and in that state he dreamt that the pain in his chest will be relieved after installing the idol of God Son. After regaining consciousness, Devendra installed the idol at this temple. This temple is built in 7th century by Devendra Varma, ruler of Kalinga Kingdom of Orissa. The temple is extended and re constructed during late 19s (1999) by a devotee belonging to Srikakulam district. Kalinga rulers are the contributors of this temple.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SRI SURYANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE

Arasavilli, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India

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