Timings: 6:30 am – 9:00 pm.

Ticket Cost: Rs.25 per person

Simhachalam Kappa Sthambam Significance

This is a sacred pillar which is believed to possess a divine spirit. It is said that the devotee’s wishes will be fulfilled by the pay Toll to the Pillar.

Sri Santhana Venugopala Swamy Yantram was installed at the bottom of the pillar. It is believed that the childless couple will be blessed with a child on after Holding Divine Pillar.

As per the folklore, Devas installed this pillar at this temple. This pillar is located at the Garbha Griha Exit path.

How to reach Simhachalam Temple?

1. Temple is 16 Km from Visakhapatnam city.
2. The direct bus is available from Vizag to the temple.
3. From Simhachalam, the temple can be reached either by footsteps or by roadways.
4. It is 1000 steps to reach Temple entrance.

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Sheegra Darshan duration: 20 – 30 mins during weekdays and 30 -45 mins during weekends and festival days.

Simhachalam Darshan Ticket

The above-mentioned charges can be revised without prior intimation.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Temple Darshan Timings

The above-mentioned timings might change on festival days.

Kappasthambham Alinganam Ticket Cost: Rs.25 per couple.

Timings: 6:00 am – 8:30 pm. Daily.

The crowd will be high during Chandanotsavam, Giri Pradaskhina, Swathi Nakshatram days, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Vaikunta Dwadasi, Rathasapthami and other festival days.

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Starting Date: 14Apr 2019

Ending Date: 20Apr 2019

Preferable Dress code: Please wear
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti/ Kurta, Pyjama.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half Saree

Online Booking is not available for Kalyanam tickets. It is on arrival ticket purchase at the counter.

During this Annual Kalyanotsavam days, Chandotsavam and Sahasra Ghatabhishekam will be performed to the main deity. Limited access is allowed for this event.

Reference Link: Temple History

For more details on Simhachalam Brahmotsavam, please call @85000 85151

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The above-mentioned Simhachalam Temple Poojas and timings might change on Special days.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit allowed for Darshan.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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Ticket: Rs.1116

Pooja days: Only on Thursdays

Simhachalam Swarna Pushparchana

Ticket can be purchased at the counter for the same day Seva or advance booking at the counter.

No.of persons allowed: 2

Timings:

Traditional dress code preferred

How to reach Simhachalam Temple?

By Air.

1. The nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam which is 19 km away.

By Train

1. Temple 19 Km from Visakhapatnam, which is well connected by road, air and Train.
2. From Visakhapatnam Railway station, the temple is 16 km away.

ByRoad

1. The direct bus is available from Visakhapatnam to Simhachalam.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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The above-mentioned Simhachalam Darshan Timings might change on festival days.

Suprabhatha Seva Ticket Cost: Rs.100

Devotees who wish to participate in Aradhana during evening hours can purchase a ticket at the counter which cost Rs.200

Astottaram in Garbha Griha ticket cost Rs.200 for one couple.

How to reach Simhachalam Temple?

By Air.

1. The nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam which is 19 km away.

By Train

1. Temple 19 Km from Visakhapatnam, which is well connected by Road, air and Train.
2. From Visakhapatnam Railway station, the temple is 16 km away.

ByRoad

1. The direct bus is available from Visakhapatnam to Simhachalam.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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Reference Link:  Temple History

Simhachalam Temple Pooja dates remain the same.

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The above-mentioned Simhachalam Temple Darshan Timings might change on festival days.

Simchalam Temple Seva Details

Darshan Details

1. The crowd will be little high on Sat and Sun
2. Crowd will be minimal on Tuesdays
3. Usually, Darshan takes 1 hour on Weekends.

Temple Accommodation

1. Room allotment counter opens for 24 hours
2. There are 48 Devasthanam rooms located on the hill. Rooms are available at downhill as well.
3. Accommodation can be booked online.

How to reach Simhachalam Temple?

1. Temple 19 Km from Visakhapatnam, which is well connected by road, air and Train.
2. From Visakhapatnam Railway station, the temple is 16 km away.
3. The nearest international airport is at Visakhapatnam which is 12 km away.

Reference Link:  Temple History

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Appana Chandanotsavam will be held on Akshaya Tritiya day. It starts on Akshaya Tritiya day and ends after 3 days. During this time Sandalwood paste will be removed and reapplied to the Lord.

Reference Link:  Temple History

The above-mentioned Simhachalam Chandanotsavam Ticket Counters might change.

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Circumambulating the hills Simhachala and Kailasagiri is unique to this temple and on this day, the deity is taken around the holy hills. This event will be held in the month of Ashada (Jun/Jul depends on Hindu Calendar). The people from surrounding places throng in numbers to witness this festival. Those who are physically unable to undertake the Herculean task of circumambulating the hill, trekking a long way are simply satisfied with going around the main shrine at the top on this day. A record 1242 A.D registers the endowments made for this festival.

Giripradakshina will be done on the Giri Punnami (full moon day) in the month of Jun/Jul. This event covers 32 Km and takes more than 8 hours.

Deity procession runs via Adavivaram, Hanumanthavaka, National Highway, NAD junction before returning to the hill.

During this event, temple administration will set up stalls to provide free food and water to the devotees who participate in this sacred event.

This event usually starts afternoon hours.

Simhachalam Giripradakshina Complete Route map

Simhachalam Tholipavancha -> Adavivaram Junction -> Residential School -> Pineapple Colony -> Central Jail road -> Mudasarlova -> Chinnagadili -> S.L.V Prasad Eye Hospital -> Hanumanthavaka junction -> Visalakshi Nagar -> Jodugulla palem -> Aapghar  -> S.L.V Colony double road -> Venkojipalem -> Isukuthota -> H.B Colony  -> Sitammdhara -> Alluru Sitaramaraju Statue -> Balayyasastri Layout -> Port stadium -> D.L.B Quarters -> Madhavadhara -> Murali Nagar -> R&B Office -> N.A.D Junction  -> Gopalapatnam Police station -> Gopalapatnam Petrol bunk -> Prahaladha puram  -> Srinivasa nagar -> Gosala -> Tholipavancha

During this event, heavy vehicles, cars, auto rickshaw will not be allowed along the path for the safety of devotees.

Simhachalam Giripradakshina

Simhachalam Giripradakshina Reference Link: Nijaroopa Darshan

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