temple · Visakhapatnam
Simhachalam Chandanotsavam
The only day of the year when the sandal-paste covering is removed and the true form of Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha is revealed — Vizag's largest single-day pilgrimage.
Akshaya Tritiya (April–May), one dayFree entry
Highlights
- Nijaroopa darshan of the deity
- Fresh sandal paste applied after darshan
- Lakhs climb the hill from before dawn
Dates that follow the lunar calendar are announced by the organisers each year — confirm before you travel. Found an error? Tell us.
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Blue Flag-certified sands, water sports and a golden curve of bay
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