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Simhachalam Temple In Vizag - Famous Temple In Visakhapatnam

Simhachalam Temple In Vizag : Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is the god whom we worship in Simhachalam(Lion's Hill). Temple is located 300meters above the sea level, Visakhapatnam, AP. One of the avatars of Vishnu is Narasimha.

The location and surroundings of the Temple are so pleasant and people can experience the divine and the holy vibe around.

Many people from different places usually visit this temple. We are going to share the details of the temple like Timings, Location, Address, modes of transport and tickets along with that we also help you with the temple website.

Please go through the complete article to know more about the detail of Simhachalam Temple In Vizag.

Simhachalam Temple In Vizag - Famous Temple In Visakhapatnam


Simhachalam Temple In Vizag


According to the sources around the count on devotees visited the Simhachalam Hilltop this year is very less compared to last year, COVID-19 is a major reason in the drop of the visit.

Many of us may be having multiple questions about the temple like what are the timings of the temple, what are the transport facilities, facilities to stay everything is listed below.

Simhachalam Temple Timings

From 4AM to till 9PM is the temple timings. To be precise below are the details timings and poojas that will be going on between 4AM to 9PM. The below timings are taken from the Simahchalam temple official website which is given below people can visit the website to know more in detail about the temple.
Simhachalam Temple Timings

  • 04:00 AM to 04:10 AM Melkolupu(Naadaswaravadyamu)
  • 04:10 AM to 04:30 AM Suprabhatha Patanamu
  • 04:30 AM to 04:45 AM Suprabhatha Darshanamulu
  • 04:45 AM to 05:00 AM Antharalaya Sammarjanamu
  • 05:00 AM to 06:30 AM Prathararadhanamu
  • 05:30 AM to 09:30 AM Veda Itihasa Puranamula Parayanamu
  • 05:30 AM to 06:30 AM Aaradhana Ticket Darshanamu
  • 06:30 AM to 11:30 AM Sarvadarshanamulu
  • From 9:30 AM Sri Swamy Vari Nithya Kalyanam
  • 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Mahanivedanamu (Rajabhogamu) Darshanams Break
  • 12:00 PM to 02:30 PM Sarvadarshanamulu
  • 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM Madhyana Viramamu (Pavalimpu Seva) Darshanams Break
  • 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM Sarvadarshanamulu
  • 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM Veda Parayanamu
  • 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM Ratri Aaradhanamu
  • 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM Aaradhana Ticket Darshanamu
  • 08:30 PM to 09:00 PM Sarvadarshanamulu
  • After 09:00 PM Eekanta Seva, Kavaata Bandhanamu
Simhachalam Temple Idol

In the list of timings, you can see Sarvadarshanamulu which is the time when devotees can visit the temple. It is like a continuous visit in between you can find a break when the queue of the devotees will be held for 30minutes. You won't be able to visit the temple after 9 PM. So please make sure to visit the temple 1 hr prior to the closing time to be on the safer side.

It is always preferred to visit the temple in the morning so that you can experience the complete city from the hilltop and also the strength of devotees will be less compared when you visit the temple in the early morning hours.

Here is the official website of the Simhachala Temple In Vizag : Simhachalam Official Website

How Much Is The Entry Fee? It depends on the devotees. There is free darshanam where you no need to pay any penny. On the other hand, 100rs per head is the entry fee for special darshanam.

The ticket fee for Seva is different from the regular visit. Below are the details

Nitya Kalyanam which from 9:30 AM to 11 AM - 1000/- for couples or singles
Astottaram During Temple Timings Daily 200/-
Swarna Pushparchana which is from 6:30AM to 8AM only Thursday - 1000/- for couples or singles

What Is Kappasthambam In Simhachalam Temple? Kappasthambam is a pillar with inbuilt Santhanagopala Yantram. Couples will be tied to that pillar for 2-3 seconds and there is a belief that childless couples will be blessed with a child. And people who ever hold the pillar with a complete belief on god their desires will be fulfilled.

From the heart of the Vizag, the Simhachalam temple is around 20-25kms. There are different buses available and the ones who are interested to travel in their own vehicle they can. Once you visit the Simhachalam there itself you can see buses that belong to the temple. Those buses will help you to take the devotees to the hilltop

Simhachalam Temple Idol With Sandalwood Paste

Simhachalam Temple Idol Original

The above two images are the same and they are related to Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. The first image in which Idol is completedly covered with SandalWood Paste. During chandanotsavam only devotees will be able to see the Idol without sandalwood paste which we called Nijaroopam, the rest of the day's idol is covered with the Sandalwood paste.
From RTC complex of Vizag, you can catch 6A or 40 to reach Simhachalam Temple. 
Close To Gajuwaka people can catch 55 bus to reach the temple
From Maddilapalem you can catch 540 bus.

Below is the map that shows you the way from Vizag RTC Complex to Temple on Hilltop using your own vehicle. There are two ways one is highlighted with blue color and the other is grey. 


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