Arasavalli Temple

Arasavalli Temple

Arasavalli Temple Located:
2k.m from Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Arasavalli Temple Dedicated to
Sri Surya Narayan swami (sun god)
Arasavalli Temple Constructed by
Ganga kings
How to reach Arasavalli Temple
Thirupathi is well connected by Air, rail and road from Hyderabad.
Road:
Srikakulam is located 104 K.m from vishakapatnam.it is well connected by road.
Arasavalli Temple Festival:
Brahmosthavam in September
The Deities:
The image surya. About 5ft in height bearing lotus buds (Hence the name Padma paani) which is made of black granite image of flanked by his consorts “Padma” “Usha” and “Chhaaya” on a 7 horse driven chariot is worshipped. There is a popular belief that, if people suffering from eye and skin diseases visit this temple and offer their prayers to the god of sun, he would heal their illness. They believe sun god is a god of Health. Surya Narayan kalyanosthsavam is celebrated in this place during March-April for 5 days.
Legend:
The legend says Indra the king of gods attempted to force his entry in to the Temple of Kteeshwara- Shiva and was thrown away by the gate keeper Nandi repentful of his arrogance in attempting to force his entry, Indra enshrined surya the sun god in a temple and worship services at Arasavalli. RATHA sapthami or Surya Jayanthi celebrated at this Temple in Arasavalli
Pushkarani:
The Pushkarani the sun god said granted his wish and vanished. Indra dug with his “VAJRAYUDHA” and formed a pond which is known as “Indra Pushkarani”. For more information:Arasavalli Temple,Brahmosthavam,image surya,lotus buds,Surya Narayan kalyanosthsavam,RATHA sapthami,Surya Jayanthi,Pushkarani,VAJRAYUDHA,Indra Pushkarani