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Arasavalli temple is the only Sun Temple where the Sun God is
worshipped. It is 3.5 Km from Srikakulam.The temple dates back to the 7th century and a
Kalinga king is said to have constructed it. The image of worship is a 5 ft tall one of
black granite holding lotus buds flnked by Usha and Chhaya. Padmapani is the name of this
Sun God - padma stands for wisdom usha and chhaya stand for eternity. People believe that
eye and skin diseases are cured through Surya Namaskaras and 42 days worship in the
temple. Many people throng to this temple for various Poojas. This temple is known for
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Srikakulam, this village is the site of the
noted Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple dedicated to the Sun God. Constructed by the Ganga
Kings around the 7th Century A.D., this remarkable temple is built in such a way that the
early morning sun’s rays fall on the feet of the deity twice a year, in February and
June, even when the 5 main entrance gates are closed. The idol depicts Lord Surya standing
on the chariot holding a lotus in each of the raised hands. The head is crowned by fully
spread hood of Adisesha serpent. The other temples in the complex include the Shiva
Temple, Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Anjaneya Swamy temple, Kala Bhairava Temple, Subrahmanya
Swamy temple and Durga Mahalakshmi temple.
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Srikakulam:
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Srikurmam is the only temple in the country where Lord Vishnu is
in the form of Tortoise. This magnificent temple of Lord Vishnu is situated at Srikurmam
which lies 15 Kms from Srikakulam. It is famed for architectural beauty and the peace of
mind it provides. It contains over 200 pillars and many inscriptions in Devenagri script
dating from the 11th to the 19th century A.D. It has a huge five storied Gopuram built in
typical South Indian style of architecture. The wall paintings resemble those at the
Ajantha Caves. Interestingly inside the complex is a small temple wherein the foot prints
of Chaitaina of Bengal are worshipped.
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Salihundam: |
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This village shot into prominence because excavations revealed
the existence of an ancient Buddhist settlement. Situated 18 Kms from Srikakulam on the
banks of the river Vamsadhara, a maha stupa, votive stupas, chaityas, platforms and
viharas have been unearthed here with inscriptions dating back to the 2nd century A.D. The
main stupa on a hilltop measures 46 feet in diameter while the maha vihara salipethaka has
an entrance in the shape of Swastika. Significantly, this was the place from where the
message of Buddhism spread to Sumatra and other Eastern countries.
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Kalingapatnam Beach: |
Kalingapatnam Beach is situated 30 Kms from Srikakulam. This
scenic spot was an ancient seaport and European merchants resided here during the regime
of the East India Company. Places of interest include a light house and a Buddhist Stupa. |
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Srimukhalingam: |
Sitting on the banks of the river
Vamsadhara, 48 Kms from Srikakulam, this is the site of the ornate Lord Srimukhalingeswara
(Shiva) temple. Built in the 9th century by the Eastern Ganga Kings, it boasts of
supremely elegant and precise sculptures along with the remarkable symmetry in the ground
plan as well as the elevation. It is considered to be amongst the finest examples of
Kalinga style of architecture. Legend has it that a dip in the river and a visit to the
shrine relieves one from the cycle of rebirth.
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Telineelapuram: |
Telineelapuram and Telukunchi are
well known bird sanctuaries. Telineelapuram is located 65 Kms from Srikakulam and 7 Kms
from Tekkali while Telukunchi is at a distance of 115 Kms from Srikakulam in Ichchapuram
mandal. Painted storks and pelicans from Siberia migrate to these sanctuaries every year
to nest and breed. Naturally, the place is a favorite of avid bird watchers.
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Srikurmam
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It is 15kms from Srikakulam. It is in the
Gara mandalam on northeast. The only one temple of Srikurmanatha temple in the country is
here. The sculpture of the temple is wonderful. The Vishnu temple here is architecturally
unique. Here the rock edicts of 11A.D. are available. Sri Simhachala Devastanam adopted
this temple for improvement.
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Ravi
Valasa : |
It is about 5kms from Tekkali. Sri Endala
Mallikarjuna Swamy is the deity. On Maha Sivaratri and Kartika Mondays large gathering
devotees worship this deity.
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Sangam
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It is 56kms from Srikakulam.
Nagavali, Swarnam Mukhi and Vegavati confluence takes place here. So it is called Sangam.
One of the five lingas Sangameswara is here. On Maha Sivaratri thousands of devotees
through here.
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Mandasa
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It is 26kms from Sompet and at
foot points of Mahendragiri. Mahendra giri is the highest mountain range in South India.
Mahasivaratri is celebrated with fanfare here. Here is the temple of Varaha Swamy.
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Pondur
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It is 21kms from Srikakulam. It is
famous for fine Khadi. With eye extracting designs they are women on hand spun spindles.
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Rajam :
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It is 40kms away from Srikakulam.
The king of Bobbili Tandrapapa Rayudu at one time stage here. This place is linked with
name of the valiant.
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Palasa:
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Located towards the north of the district -
close to Orissa. In the entire sub-continent, Palasa is famous for Cashew Nuts.
(Yammy.....)
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Baruva
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It is 109Km from Srikakulam. Baruva, a
fishing and coastal port, is set amidst lush coconut groves and paddy fields. The famous
temples are of Sri Kotilingeswara Swamy and Janardanaswamy.
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Kaviti
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It is 13kms from Ichapuram and Sompet. The
coastal belt around Kaviti has extensive plantations of coconut, cashew and jack. The area
is delightfully scenic. Here are the deities of Chintamani Ammavaru and Sri Sita Rama
Swamy.
This district area is about 5837 km and having population 23,21,000. There is ONE
Parliament Constituency and 12 assembly constituencies namely, Palakonda, Vunukuru,
Patapatnam, Etcherla, Kothuru ,Ichapuram, Sompeta, Tekkali, Harischandrapuram,
Narasannapeta, Amudalavalasa, Srikakulam. There are three revenue divisions in Srikakualm,
namely Srikakulam, Tekkali and Palakonda
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