Suryanarayana Temple, Arasavalli, Andhra Pradesh

Suryanarayana Temple, Arasavalli, Andhra Pradesh

Suryanarayana Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya located near Arasavalli Village in the outskirts of Srikakulam Town in Srikakulam Mandal in Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh, India. This temple is considered as one of the oldest sun temples in India. The temple is situated on the banks of Nagavali river.

Legends

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History

The temple is believed to be built in 7^th century CE by the Kalinga King Devendra Varma. The temple suffered destruction during Islamic invasion in 16^th century CE. The temple was extensively rebuilt in 1788 CE by a philanthropist named Sri Yelamanchili Pullaji Panthulu & his family. There are inscriptions in this temple recording the grants made by Aditya Vishnu Sarma and Bhanu Sarma of the Kalinga clan.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 03.30 PM to 08.00 PM.

Pooja Timings

·        Suprabhatha Seva (04.00 AM)

·        Ushakalarchana (05.00 AM)

·        Mangala Harathi and darshanam (06.00 AM)

·        Archana (08.30 AM to 11.00 AM)

·        Mahabhoga Nivedhana (12.30 PM to 01.00 PM)

·        Pavalimpu Seva (02.00 PM to 03.30 PM)

·        Sarva darshan (03.30 PM to 08.00 PM

·        Archana and Mangala Harathi (06.30 PM to 07.00 PM)

·        Ekantha Pavalimpu Seva (08.00 PM)

Festivals

Rathasaptami is the major festival celebrated in this temple. This festival is celebrated on birthday of Surya Narayana (Surya Jayanthi) which falls on February and March. Kalyanotsavam of Suryanarayana Swamy is conducted from Chaitra Suddha Ekadasi to Bahula Padyami for 6 days in this temple. Theppotsavam is conducted here on Karthika Suddha Dwadasi in Indra Theertham. Maha Shivarathri, Dolotsavam, Maha Vaisakhi, Rakhi Pournami, Janmashtami, Dusshera, Naraka Chaturdasi, Diwali, Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Makara Sankranti are the other festivals celebrated here.

All Sundays during the five months starting with Magha Nakshatra are considered sacred. Devotees from Andhra and Odisha visit here to worship Suryanarayana on every Sunday. This Nijaroopa darshanam of Suryanarayana Swamy can be witnessed during the Ksheera / Milk Abhishekam performed on the days when the Sun transits from one rasi to another and on ratha sapthami or Surya Jayanthi (Birthday).

Prayers

Devotees pray here for relief from leprosy, skin ailments, eye problems, bone problems & digestion problems, child boon, wealth & prosperity and longevity.

Contact

Suryanarayana Temple,

Arasavalli, Srikakulam Mandal,

Srikakulam District,

Andhra Pradesh – 532 001

Phone: +91 8942 222 421

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 400 metres from Arasavalli Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Srikakulam, 4 Kms from Srikakulam Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Srikakulam Road Railway Station, 25 Kms from Kalingapattinam, 44 Kms from Mukhalingam, 68 Kms from Vizianagaram, 111 Kms from Visakhapatnam Airport and 117 Kms from Visakhapatnam. The temple is situated on the Srikakulam to Kalingapattinam route.

Location