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Sri Kaliya mardana Venugopala Swamy temple - Salihundam


Sri Kaliya mardana Venugopala Swamy temple in Salihundam is known to be Built in Swatha Raju's Era (4th century) as per the Historical evidences. It's rebuilt in 1937 and again in 2011.

Every year on the occasion of Bhisma Ekadasi special prayers were offered to the Lord Sri Kaliya mardana Venugopala Swamy from 12 noon on wards.

Thousands of devotes attend for Venugopala Swamy Jatara (annual celebrations). You can also find Govinda Raja Swamy & Narasimha Swamy temples on this same mountain.

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Place name                      : Sri Kaliya mardana Venugopala Swamy temple

Temple Timings             : 6 am :11 am, 5 pm : 7 pm

Mostly preferred by       : Family's, Groups, Couples and Students

Festivals                           : Bhisma Ekadasi

Best time to visit            : Mornings and Evenings

Ideal Trip Duration Time  : 1-2 hr

Transport                        : Own vehicle is best option. Buses available from Srikakulam (20 km)
                        Railways : Amadalavalasa 'Srikakulam Road' (20 km)
                         Airways  : Visakhapatnam (130 km)

Accommodation            : Srikakulam (20 km)

Nearest town/city         : Srikakulam (20 km)

Networks Available      : Airtel, Cellone, Idea, Reliance, Vodafone.

Near by Hospitals         : Gara (1.5 km), Srikakulam (20 km)

Near by Police Station : Gara (1.5 km) 8942 -233133, 9440795821

Near by Banks/Atm's  : Gara (1.5 km) SBI

Internet Availability    : Gara (1.5 km), Srikakulam (20 km)

Pin code                         : 532405

STD Code                      : 08942

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