Suryanarayana Swamy Temple - Arasavalli

This is the only Sun temple in South India.

It is said Indra dug pushkarini with his vajrayudha hence it is called as Indra Pushkarini.

As per Archaeological experts based on stone inscriptions Ruler of Kalinga Kingdom Devendra varma must have built this temple in 7th century.

It also reveals later grants were made by Aditya vishnu sarma and bhanu sarma of kalinga kingdom for maintenance.

The temple is built in such a way as to make the Sun Rays focus on the feet of the God twice in the year in the months of March and September in the early hours of the day.

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Place Name                   : Suryanarayana Swamy Temple

Timings                          : 6AM - 12:30PM, 3:30pm - 8pm

Famous for                    : To get your wishes fulfilled 

Mostly preferred by     : Family's, groups, couples & youth

Best time to visit          : Early Mornings

Ideal Trip Duration Time : 1-2hrs

Transport       Airport : Airways  : Visakhapatnam (111km)

                          Train    : Srikakulam Road(16km)

                           Bus      : For every 15min buses are available from Srikakulam(3km)

Accommodation           : Srikakulam(3km)

Nearest town/city        : Srikakulam(3km)

Networks Available     : Airtel,Cellone,Idea,Reliance,Tata docomo,Unitech,Vodafone

Near by Hospitals        : Srikakulam(3km)

Near by Police Station :  Srikakulam(3km), 9440795818/19/20

Near by Banks/atm's   : Srikakulam(3km) SBI,SBH,CANARA,ANDHRA,ICICI,BOI,KOTAK,KVB,AXIS ETC

Internet Availability    : Srikakulam(3km) 

Pin code : 532001   STD Code : 91 8942