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The Historic Temple at the Simhachalam, built in the 11th Century, where the Lord Varaha Narasimha Swami's temple is located, resembles the rich cultural heritage Visakhapatnam holds. Located on the Hill top, at a height of 244 mts, popularly called the Hill of the Lion Lord, is the temple of Lord Vishnu in the avatara of Sri Narasimha Swami varu. This great temple built in the 11th century by the King Sri Krishna Deva rayam, is one of its kind in the country. Millions of devotees from round the world visit this temple every year especially during the Chandanotsavam Festival Season. On the Chandanotsavam day, swami varu is covered with a new fresh layer of Sandalwood. History says that Prahlada - a devotee of Lord Vishnu was being tortoured by his father. Lord Vishnu in the avatara of Lord Nrusimha kills Prahlada's father and saves the child. Dharmapuri Sheshachari wrote the Narasimha Satakam - a collection of poems on the Swami. Reaching Simhachalam One can reach Simhachalam from almost any where in Vizag. If you get down at the Waltair Railway Station, you can visit Simhachalam by Bus ( 6A ) or hire a Cab. Busses numbered 6A and 40 start from the Dwaraka Bus Station ( APSRTC Complex ). If starting from Gajuwaka, you can get Bus numbered 55. And if you want to start from Maddilipalem, get the bus numbered 540. If you like to have a more comfortable journey, hiring a cab is always a good idea. Reaching the Hill Top You can take up the steps path to reach to the Temple. However, if you and also take up a bus. Simhachalam Devasthanam runs Simhadri Bus Service to take you to the hill top from the foothill. Busses will be available for every 10 minutes and ticket costs Rs. 6/- per adult and Rs. 3/- for a child. The fares are nominal and is worth to go on bus if you are not a professional driver since the roads to the hill are narrow and curviest. Fares for using Private Vehicles to reach hill top Scooter Rs. 5/- Car Rs. 20/- Jeep Rs. 25/- Lorry Rs. 75/- Empty Lorry Rs. 50/- Empty Van Rs. 30/- Loaded Van Rs. 40/- Mini Bus Rs. 75/-

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Sri Lakshmi Nrusimha Swamy	Simhachalam Temple	Entrance of Simhachalam Temple

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