Temples in Vizag
Sampath Vinayaka Temple:
No
new vehicle in the city moves without the blessings of Lord Sampath
Vinayaka. Such is the faith that the people of the city have in this
deity and such is this temple’s popularity.
Phone: +91 891 2577106
E.O Sri Krishnaji Rao, Mobile: +91 9866663449
Chairman Sri T.S.Rajasekharan
Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Temple:
The
Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Temple at Burujupeta is worshiped as the Goddess of
the Visakha city. The idol of the deity is said to have been installed
in the early 18th century.
Festival celebrating Kanaka Maha Lakshmi takes place during
Margasira masa (November and December) every year. Visakha district
attracts tourists with its scenic natural beauty.
Simhachalam Temple:
Simhachalam temple is situated 16 km from Vizag amidst lush green
hills. The beautifully carved 16-pillared dance hall and the 96-pillared
cultural hall showcase the architectural brilliance of the era that
used to be. The presiding deity is Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy.
Lord Ayyappa Swamy Temple:
It is a beautiful temple of Lord Ayyappa Swamy located at Sheela Nagar, NH5 Road BHPV area. |
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Puri Jagannadh Temple:
Located
close to the steel plant, this temple has been constructed by Utkal
Samaj of Steel plant Employees for their beloved God Sri Puri Jagannadh.
This temple resembles the original temple from Puri. While here do not
forget to drop by Lord Shiridi Sai Baba Temple. | |
Polamamba Temple:
The
Karakachettu Polamamba is an integral part of the city’s religious
scene, touching the lives of hundreds of residents of the city. Goddess
Polamamba the presiding deity of the temple is also the local goddess
for the surrounding villages.
The Polamamba Jatara, which is held every year in the temple, brings in crowds from a number of villages around the city.
Gurudwara Sadh Sangat:
The
Gurudwara at seethammadhara is the city's most famous and frequented
religious place of the sikhs. As the name aptly describes, these Gates
to the Master” are always open, no matter who seeks refuge within the
sanctum.
Kali Ma Temple:
TIt
is a beautiful temple built keeping in mind traditional Bengali temple
architecture. Seek blessings from Kali Ma amidst this splendid beauty.
Ramakrishna Mission:
It
has been more than a century since Swami Vivekananda gave his Chicago
address. But his voice and message still reverberates throughout India,
thanks to the Ramakrishna Mission that he started. This worldwide
organization has a branch here too. Its ethnic architecture and its
meditation hall exude peace. While its book store helps spread knowledge
of our rich tradition and culture. |
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