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Archaeological Museum Halebid

India /Karnataka /Hassan /Halebid

Archaeological Museum is situated at 1.2 km from the town of Halebid. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Archaeological Museum is among the chief sightseeing attractions featuring several articles of historical importance. Several sculptures, architectural members and inscriptions of historical significance retrieved from the region are on display. A bronze 18th Tirthankara image, excavated from the ruined tank of one of the Jaina Basadis, is the highlight of museum housing over 1,500 historic articles and sculptures. The historical sculptures, which include Govardhanagiridhari Krishna, Nataraja, Veena Saraswati, dancing Ganesha, Brahma-Saraswati, Nagna Kala Bhairava, wooden carvings and Nandi are some noteworthy articles in the shrine. The repository maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India was established during the 1970s.

Archaeological Museum In Halebid

Archaeological Museum In Halebid

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Closed OnEdit

Fridays.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November and April

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

No

Ticket Required : N.A. Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : No

Guide Required : N.A. Edit

Approximate cost: No

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Halebid is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Halebid by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.

Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.

Air : Halebid does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the Halebid. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Halebid and Belur… Click Here

Jain Temples

Hoysaleswara Temple

Kedareshwara Temple

Kedareshwara Temple

India /Karnataka /Hassan /Halebid

Kedareshwara temple which is just 500 m away from the Hoysaleshwara temple. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kedareshwara Temple is one of the popular religious shrines of the region that depicts Chalukyan style of architecture. The shrine features two beautifully decorated Hoysala emblems. The shrine of Kedareshwara is in ruins and has never been restored to its original architecture. The basement of the temple exhibits a plethora of carvings illustrating stories of epics such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita. The walls and ceiling of Kedareshwara Temple are beautifully decorated.Lord Shiva is enshrined in the sanctum in the form of a shivalinga of Krishnashila, a black stone. Along with shivalinga, brahmalinga and a figurine of Janardhana are also housed in the shrine. Besides, there are beautiful statues of Tandaveshwara, Uma Maheshwara, Bhairava and Varaha.

Kedareshwara Temple Halebid

Kedareshwara Temple Halebid

HistoryEdit

Kedareshwara Temple was built, according to the inscriptions, by Hoysala king Ballala II and his queen Abhinava Ketaladevi in 1219 A.D. Some parts of this temple had been destroyed and some reconstruction work has been taken place in this temple. In-spite of this, the temple has retained most of its originality and presents a good view of a typical Hoysala Temple.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

No

Ticket Required : N.A. Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : No

Guide Required : N.A. Edit

Approximate cost: No

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Halebid is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Halebid by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.

Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.

Air : Halebid does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the Halebid. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

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Jain Temples

Hoysaleswara Temple

Kedareshwara Temple

Chennakeshava Temple

India /Karnataka /Hassan /Belur

Chennakeshava Temple is situated on the Yagachi River at Belur. The city of Belur is about 40 kilometres from the city of Hassan. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chennakesava temple are attractive. When one enters the temple, one gets a feel of the grandeur of the Hoysalas. The sacrosanct platform of the temple has a golden horse along with the temple chariot. Lord Vishnu’s carrying the Garuda is at the entrance and faces the temple. The temple structure has exclusive filigree gleams which shine like metal. The sculptures are well proportioned. Soapstone which is light greenish in colour has been used to create the Chennakesava temple. Smaller temples of Ranmaganayaki and Soumyanaki, the beloved of Lord Chennakesava lie within the temple premises. One gets to see temples of Anjaneya and Narasimha from here. The senior queen of King Vishnuvardhana, Shantaladevi who was a dance legend, built the Channigaraya temple.

ChennaKeshava_Temple,_Belur

ChennaKeshava_Temple,_Belur

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

No

Ticket Required : N.A. Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : No

Guide Required : N.A. Edit

Approximate cost: No

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Halebid is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Halebid by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.

Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.

Air : Halebid does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the Halebid. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Halebid and Belur… Click Here

Jain Temples

Hoysaleswara Temple

Kedareshwara Temple

Hoysaleswara Temple

India /Karnataka /Hassan /Halebid

Hoysaleswara Temple is situated at the center of the city Halebid and 16 km from the town of Belur. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Hoysaleswara Temple is one amongst the largest shrines that are dedicated to Lord Shiva in South India. In the 12th century, Hoysaleswara Temple is particularly known for its wall sculptures that are imprinted right from the outset of the outer wall. Opening with an image of dancing Ganesha on the left hand side of the south entrance, the series ends with a different image of Ganesha on the right hand side of the north entrance. The whole collection has not less than 240 images. The most complicated of all sculptures, are traceable in the beams, over two of the entryways, one on the southern entryway and other on the eastern entryway.

Hoysaleshvara Temple at Halebidu

Hoysaleshvara Temple at Halebidu

HistoryEdit

Hoysaleswara Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built in the 12th century by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty in Halebidu, in what is today the state of Karnataka. Completed in 1121 CE, the temple was located by Muslim invaders from northern India in the 14th century, leading to its extensive destruction.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7:30 am to 7:30 pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

No

Ticket Required : N.A. Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : No

Guide Required : N.A. Edit

Approximate cost: No

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Halebid is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Halebid by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.

Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.

Air : Halebid does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the Halebid. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Halebid and Belur… Click Here

Jain Temples

Hoysaleswara Temple

Kedareshwara Temple

Jain Temples, Halebid

India /Karnataka /Hassan /Halebid

Jain Temples is situated at One kilometer from Halebid is Basadi Hill. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Jain Temples or a group of Jain monasteries at Basadi Halli are among the popular sightseeing attractions of the region. These Jain Temples are renowned for their decorated pillars, which are highly polished almost resembling mirrors. Located close to the Hoysaleswara Temple, the group encompasses three shrines. Among these three shrines, Parswanathaswamy Temple is the most noteworthy, featuring a 32 pillared pavilion. The shrine houses a 14 feet high figurine of black stone. On the figurine, a seven-headed serpent has been imprinted. Along with the shrine, Adinathaswamy (Central temple) and Shanthinathaswamy (to the east of Shanthinathaswamy) are other two temples in the complex. Besides temples, there are several ‘mathas’ (monasteries) in the region on Chandragiri hill. Among the prominent monasteries are Bhandari Basti, Akkara Basti and Chandragupta Basti, which are believed to have been built during the reign of Emperor Ashoka. To the north-east of the Shiva temple, there is a wide stretch of sand covered debris that has been excavated recently. To the south-west corner of the stretch, there are remains of the Huccheshvara Temple.

Jain Temples, Halebid

Jain Temples, Halebid

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

No

Ticket Required : N.A. Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : No

Guide Required : N.A. Edit

Approximate cost: No

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Halebid is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Halebid by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Halebid is well connected by KSRTC bus services. It is connected to all major cities nearby, including Bangalore, which is 222 km away from Halebid. Private buses are available from Bangalore majestic bus station to Halebid, costing about Rs 600.

Train : The nearest railway station is Hassan, which is 27 km from Halebid. It takes about Rs 400 for taxi to reach Halebid from Hassan. Hassan is connected to many cities in Karnataka and neighboring states.

Air : Halebid does not have an airport. The nearest airport is Bangalore. Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the Halebid. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

View All Sight of Halebid and Belur… Click Here

Jain Temples

Hoysaleswara Temple

Kedareshwara Temple

Simhavalli Tayaru Temple

India /Andhra Pradesh /Vishakapatnam /Simhachalam

Simhavalli Tayaru Temple is situated in the temple complex of the Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Simhavalli Tayaru Temple of the Simhachalam Town is at a height of around 800 ft above sea level. It is dedicated to Simhavalli Tayaru and is visited by many tourists on their way to the main Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. The temple organises rituals, meditation and special offerings during all the Vaishnava festivals. Representing the South Indian architectural style, the walls of the shrine are decorated with paintings and religious inscriptions that date back to pre-medieval and medieval periods.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Gongura Hotel ;  National Highway 5, Nad Kotha Road, Marripalem | Opposite Nstl Main Gate, Visakhapatnam (Vizag), India. ; Ph/M –  0891-2745799 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Several private cab services operate in the city.

Bus : State Road Transport Corporation buses are also available to Simhachalam from other cities in the state.

Train : Travelling by railways can board trains to Simhachalam Railway Station, located at a distance of 7.2 kilometres. However, the major railhead serving the destination is Vishakapatnam Railway Station, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres from Simhachalam.

Air : Vishakapatnam Airport, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres, is the nearest airport serving Simhachalam.

Others : Autorickshaws are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from Local.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Local police : 100
  • Fire service : 101
  • Emergency response : 108

Gallery

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Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

Lakshmi Devi Temple, Simhachalam

Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple

Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple

India /Andhra Pradesh /Vishakapatnam /Simhachalam

Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple is located at Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam (Vizag), India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The temple is popular for its beautiful idol that represents both the deities in a combined form. The temple features South Indian style of architecture, having beautifully carved walls, mandapams, gopurams and ceilings. The inner walls of the temple are adorned with images of events from Hindu mythology and the vedas. Various incarnations of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are also carved on the walls of the different sections of the temple. The shrine is counted amongst the important Vaishnava temples in South India. The temple also has a large water tank in the front. Devotees visiting this temple bathe in the holy water of the tank before entering the main temple. All the Vaishnava festivals are celebrated here on a grand scale, especially the festivals of Vaikunta Ekadasi, Rama Navami and Krishna Janmashtami.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Sri Ramakrishna Restaurant ;  Nad Kotha Road, Marripalem, Visakhapatnam (Vizag), India. ; Ph/M –  9440301737 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Several private cab services operate in the city.

Bus : State Road Transport Corporation buses are also available to Simhachalam from other cities in the state.

Train : Travelling by railways can board trains to Simhachalam Railway Station, located at a distance of 7.2 kilometres. However, the major railhead serving the destination is Vishakapatnam Railway Station, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres from Simhachalam.

Air : Vishakapatnam Airport, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres, is the nearest airport serving Simhachalam.

Others : Autorickshaws are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from Local.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Local police : 100
  • Fire service : 101
  • Emergency response : 108

Gallery

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Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

Lakshmi Devi Temple, Simhachalam

Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple

Lakshmi Devi Temple

India /Andhra Pradesh /Vishakapatnam /Simhachalam

Lakshmi Devi Temple is located on the outskirts of Simhachalam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Lakshmi Devi Temple is a most popular temple among female devotees, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi Devi. The scenic surroundings are excellently seen from this temple premises. Goddess Lakshmi is considered sign of prosperity and auspiciousness, devotees believe that visiting this temple will bring them austerity. The age of the temple is unknown but certainly many centuries old. This beauty of this temple is further enhanced by lively paintings and sculptures of various deities, lights and carvings. There are many small shrines are located inside the temple premises.

Lakshmi Devi Temple, Simhachalam

Lakshmi Devi Temple, Simhachalam

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Annapurna Restaurant ;  Venkateshwara Complex, Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam (Vizag), India. ; Ph/M –  0891-2521066 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Several private cab services operate in the city.

Bus : State Road Transport Corporation buses are also available to Simhachalam from other cities in the state.

Train : Travelling by railways can board trains to Simhachalam Railway Station, located at a distance of 7.2 kilometres. However, the major railhead serving the destination is Vishakapatnam Railway Station, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres from Simhachalam.

Air : Vishakapatnam Airport, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres, is the nearest airport serving Simhachalam.

Others : Autorickshaws are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from Local.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Local police : 100
  • Fire service : 101
  • Emergency response : 108

Gallery

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Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

Lakshmi Devi Temple, Simhachalam

Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

India /Andhra Pradesh /Vishakapatnam /Simhachalam

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple in Simhachalam placed on a hillock, about 18 km from Visakhapatnam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha or Vishnu in the aspect of a lion is built on the top of a hill which is about 800 feet above the sea level. One of the pillars in the Mukhamantapa of the temple is named Kappam Stambham or the pillar of tribute. This attracts large number of pilgrims, since the popular belief is that pillar has the power of curing cattle disease and barrenness among women. The image of the deity in the shrine is overcovered with a thick coating of sandal paste, which is said to have appeased the fury of the Lord after the destruction of Hiranyakasipu. This coating is removed only once a year, on the Visaka day in May, and that day is considered to be specially sacred, and people visit the shrine to have Darshan of the Lord on the day. Lord Siva assumed the shape of bird or Sarabha and pacified Lord Narasimha. The consecration of this image of the Lord in this form is said to be destroy enemies, secure success in battles, cure all ailments and procure every good.

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalam

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalam

HistoryEdit

Representing a blend of Orissan and Chalukyan architectural styles, the temple is believed to have been constructed in 1098 by the famous Chola king, Kuloththunga. The queen of ancient Orissa covered the image with gold, between 1137 and 1156. Furthermore, Narasimha Deva, the king of the Eastern Ganga Kingdom in Orissa, constructed the central shrine in 1267. The shrine was visited twice by Sri Krishna Deva Raya in 1516 and 1519, after defeating Gajapati Prataparudra Dev, a Gajapati ruler of Orissa. He offered jewellery to the deity, along with a huge bhogam, out of which a beautiful necklace is still preserved in the temple. The temple activities are managed by the Pusapati Gajapatis, since the past three centuries.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

It is one of the eighteen “Naarasimha Kshetras” i.e. shrines of Lord Narasimha in India. The main deity inside the temple sanctorum gives “nijaroopa darshan” (holy appearance in true form) for only 12 hours in a year i.e. on Akshaya Tritiya day, the rest of the time the deity is covered with Sandalwood paste. The darshan described as ‘Chandana yatra’ or ‘Chandanotsavam’ falls every year in Vaisakha masa (May).

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Several private cab services operate in the city.

Bus : State Road Transport Corporation buses are also available to Simhachalam from other cities in the state.

Train : Travelling by railways can board trains to Simhachalam Railway Station, located at a distance of 7.2 kilometres. However, the major railhead serving the destination is Vishakapatnam Railway Station, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres from Simhachalam.

Air : Vishakapatnam Airport, located at a distance of 17.6 kilometres, is the nearest airport serving Simhachalam.

Others : Autorickshaws are available for transportation within the city.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from Local.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Local police : 100
  • Fire service : 101
  • Emergency response : 108

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Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Lakshmi Devi Temple, Simhachalam
Lakshminarayana Swamy Temple

Oku Bahal

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan

Oku Bahal is situated about 10mins walk from Patan Dubar Square and a few steps past Mahabouddha. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Oku Bahal is one of the best known Buddhist places of worship in Patan. The stone-paved courtyard is enclosed by a two-story building with gilded roofs. The wood-carvings on the roof struts are especially attractive. The place is peppered with sacred images and other small shrines.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to November and from February to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimun 30 Minute.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also availble here from airport.

Bus : Private companies operate a number of routes connecting Patan with other places in the valley. Buses, micro-buses and electric tempos are the most common forms of public transport seen in the city. Lalitpur Yatayat buses connects the touristic Thamel area of Kathmandu with buses stopping at Patan Dhoka, a five-minute walk to Patan Durbar Square. Lagankhel Bus Park is the central transport hub.

Train : N.A.

Air : All international and domestic flights of Kathmandu Valley is handled by Tribhuvan International Airport which lies about 7 km from Patan City Centre. There are flights to Kathmandu from around the globe. Within Nepal, most areas are connected by air, even though some by small aircrafts on little runways. Taxies and local transports are availble from airport to reach pokhara.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police Emergency Number (Nepal) : 4228435/4226853.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire : 101.
  • Ambulance :102.

Gallery

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Patan Durbar Square

Patan Museum

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