Lakhs throng Simhachalam hills for Giri Pradakshina
1 year, 5 months ago

Lakhs throng Simhachalam hills for Giri Pradakshina

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Lakhs of devotees participated in the annual ‘Giri Pradakshina’ ritual of the Sri Varahalakshmi Nrusimha Swamy temple in Simhachalam on Sunday, marking the full moon day of Ashadam. Despite the hot weather conditions, devotees from various parts of Vizag, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Anakapalle districts took part in the annual event and walked for 10 hours to cover a 32-km stretch. The streets of Adavivaram, Hanumanthawaka, Jodugullapalem, Appughar, Venkojipalem, HB Colony, Seethamadhara, Balayya Sastry Layout, Port Stadium back side, DLB Quarters, Muralinagar, Madhavadhara, NAD flyover, Susarla Colony, Baji Junction, Saptagiri Junction, Gopalapatnam, Prahladapuram and Srinivasa Nagar in the city were teeming with people for the whole day. As per a conservative estimate, over four lakh devotees from parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh and parts of southern Odisha participated in this year’s annual ritual.

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Lakhs of devotees take part in Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina
5 months ago

Lakhs of devotees take part in Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Despite light drizzles, people from various walks of life fervently participated in the annual Giri Pradakshina of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Devotees trekked the roads around Simhachalam Hill, starting from the foothill at Simhachalam and passing through Adavivaram, Hanumanthawaka, Jodugullapalem, Appughar, Venkojipalem, HB Colony, Seethammadhara, Balayya Sastry Layout, Port Stadium backside, DLB …

Temple PRASAD leaves a bitter aftertaste
9 months, 1 week ago

Temple PRASAD leaves a bitter aftertaste

The Hindu  

On a chilly January afternoon, thick plumes of smoke billowing from a secluded spot on the Simhachalam hills in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, caught the attention of onlookers. The management of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, popularly known as the Simhachalam Temple, has allegedly acquired a portion of the burial ground as part of its expansion project. According to the …

Visakhapatnam Gears Up for Giri Pradakshana Festival
1 year, 5 months ago

Visakhapatnam Gears Up for Giri Pradakshana Festival

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam district administration has made all arrangements for Giri Pradakshana festival at Simhachalam which will start from Sunday afternoon onwards. Giri Pradakshana will start from 2 pm on Sunday, marking entry of Ashadha Pournima at the Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, which will remain open till 10 pm. City police have imposed traffic restrictions for convenience of devotees undertaking …

Annual Simhachalam Chandanotsavam from midnight today
1 year, 8 months ago

Annual Simhachalam Chandanotsavam from midnight today

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: The stage is set for Chandanotsavam, the annual festival of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Simhachalam, from Saturday midnight with priests performing special rituals. Endowments minister Kottu Satyanarayana, along with local MLAs, held a meeting with officials with regard to arrangements and the smooth flow of devotees. Prior to that, hereditary trustee and temple chairman P. Ashok Gajapathi …

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