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If you go to Visakhapatnam then you should definitely visit the temple. This temple has a great contribution in Vaishnav tradition. Overall, this temple of Lord Varaha Narasimha holds an important place in terms of mythological, religious, historical and architectural importance. There is a pond named Varaha Pushkarani in the temple premises itself. It is believed that whoever takes a bath in this water with faith, all his sins are washed away and all his wishes are fulfilled. Near the temple complex is the source of the natural spring water, which is called Gangadhar. There is a Kappasthambam in the temple, it is believed that if a devotee asks for a wish by filling this pillar in his arms with a pure heart, then his wish is fulfilled.
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In front of the verandah is the Mukhamandapam of sixteen pillars. In front of the sanctum sanctorum is a verandah with a pyramid shaped roof above it. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple is square, with a pyramid shaped roof over the sanctum sanctorum. The temple also has a Kalyana Mandapa meaning marriage pavilion of 96 pillars.
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The architecture of the temple is of Odia, Chalukya and Chola architectural style. It has three outer porches and five gates. This temple is believed to be of 11th Century. Sri Varah Lakshmi Narsimha Temple popularly known as Simhachalam Temple is Located at an altitude of about one thousand feet in Visakhapatnam, the largest city of Andhra Pradesh, the main deity of this temple is Lord Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha.