Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple,Andhra Pradesh

Shree Surya Narayan Swamy Temple situated at Bangalore in Karnataka India . is one among the few Sun God Temples in the world. The Temple was constructed by Shri Patel D. R Krishna Reddy in the year 1995, and was inaugurated by his Holiness Shree Shree Shree Shiva Kumar Swamyji of SidhaGanga Mutt Tumkur The temple is beautifully built by skilled and crafty artisan in Chola style in rock granite. The temple attracts thousands of devotees every day , besides on fairs and festivals which is conducted on Magha masa sudha trithiya.

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It’s unusual to find a temple dedicated to the sun god. But Domlur today boasts of the only Surya Temple though of recent origin (13 years) in Bangalore if not in Karnataka built by one Sri Krishna Reddy of Domlur. The idol was brought from Badrinath and is 3 1/4 th feet in height and the Prabhavalli has the other navagrahas depicted. Below the deity are the images of Kashyapa and Aditi. In this temple all gods that one is seeking greet as the devotee enters the courtyard, the simple reasoning being that everyone who enters this temple should not go away disappointed not seeing the god he worships. Hence we find Vaishnavi, Brahma, Nagaraja, Ugranarasimha, Saraswathi, Panchamukhi Ganesha, besides Surya and reclining Adiseshasayi, benignly showering their benevolence to the mortals below. Thematic representation of Shanimahatme, Ramapattabhishekha, and Anjaneya Viswaroopa are also to be seen. There is an udhbhava huttha in the precincts, that was formed after the platform or floor was built. The 32 feet ratha is brought out only on the Rathasapthami day when the pious pull the chariot with an abandoned fervour of piety and happiness of being near God.The temple is doing yeomen service benefiting the people in and around the area. 30-40 children are learning Bharatanatyam, since 6 years in its premises.

Archeological experts say that the stone inscriptions available in the Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple throw some light to the effect that Devendra Varma, the Ruler of the Kalinga Kingdom, must have built this temple and installed in the image of the Sun God it in the later half of the 7th Century. The translation of the stone inscriptions reveals the donation of some lands made to the Sun God for perceptual lamps to be installed in the temple, to run a school or a Hostel for the pupils learning Sastras and Vedas. These donations are stated to have been made by the successors of the Kaling Kind Devendra Varma prior to 11th Century AD. The temple is built in such a way as to make the Sun Rays focus on the feet of the God twice in the year in the months of March and September in the early hours of the day. The rays so focused on the feet of the idol through the five entrance gates of the temple remain for a few minutes.

Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple has the unique feature of attracting crowds of the people of different sects, cults and creeds together, making them believe the God is one, and there is no difference between Siva and Kesava. The Five idols Panchayatana installed in a particular place in the time namely Aditya, Ambika, Vishnu, Ganesha and Maheswara represent all the faiths. Finally, the devotees visiting this temple go and worship the presiding deity the Sun God about whom the puranas speak as the embodiment of Trimurthies, Brahama, Vishnu and Maheswara.

The Lord who sees physically everything in the course of his daily round over the universe and who fully understands the truth behind all things, not only regarded as Pratyaksha Daivam but also the source and sustainer of all life. The people who perform ‘Suryanamaskra’ recite Maha Soura and Aruna Manthras containing Powerful beejasharas of Rig-Veda and Yazurveda for giving good health, so that it is said that “Arogyam Bhaskaradhischet”. The mantra of Hymn is a spiritual formula hormonating sound, which always protects the register in every day. This is the secrecy of the Sun God Worship. Sunday is considered as most auspicious day to Sun God Worship.

The Sun God said granted his wish and vanished. Indra dug with his ‘Vajrayudha’ and formed a pond, which is known as Indra Pushkarini. Even today, Devotees feel that they can attract the Grace of Lord Surya if they offer their prayers after taking a dip in the Pushkarini. After taking a holy dip in the Pushkarini, they turn towards the temple, open their eyes, and do what to they see. Lord Surya’s idol before then in all its great splendor and clad in golden colored angavastra.

Sri Sri Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple is located at Arasavilli, in Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh. This is the only temple in South India. Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy the God who bless the human beings. We give hereunder the particulars of the poojs being performed at the temple.

Arajita Seva information to the God Sri Suryanarayana Swamy is given hereunder.

S.No.	Sri Swawmy vari poojas	Daily Seva timings
1. Astottara Satanamarchana	Rs. 10.00	Morning 7am to 11am
2. Sahasranamarchana	Rs. 15.00	-do-
3. Sheeranna Bhogam	Rs. 50.00	-do-
4. Sheerabishea Seva	Rs. 216.00	Every month Maasa Sankranti and Radasapatami day
5. Tiruveedhi Seva	Rs. 500.00	Contact the office
6. Swamy vari Kalyan Seva	Rs. 500.00	Every month Sudda and Bahula Ekadasi
7. Surya Namaskarams	Rs. 50.00	Everyday morning

It is advisable that those natives who are undergoing Ravi Dasa or Antar Dasa are advised to perform the above poojs to nullify effects and seek the blessings of the Sun God.

19th Annual Pooja Celebrations Will Take Place From Thursday 22nd January 2015 to Friday 30th January 2015.

22-01-2015 Thursday	Sankalpa, Swasthivachana Punyaha, Mrutsangrahana, Ankurarpana, Rakshabandhana, Mahamangalarathi, Theertha Prasada Viniyoga
23-01-2015 Friday	Ashva Vahnothsava
24-01-2015 Saturday	Hanumanthothsava
25-01-2015 Sunday	Garudothsava, Prakarothsava & Kalyanothsava
26-01-2015 Monday	Brahmarathothsavam & Dholothsava
27-01-2015 Tuesday	Gajavahanothsava
28-01-2015 Wednesday	Uyyalothsava
29-01-2015 Thursday	Shayanothsava
30-01-2015 Friday	Vasanthothsava Pattabhisheka

Monday to Saturday, Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is open from morning 6.00am to night 8.00pm. Inside main part is closed from 12.30pm to 1.00pm for puja (Maha Nivedana). Pradakshina is not allowed from 2.00pm to 3.30pm and Garbha gudi is closed in this time. Sundays, temple is open from morning 6.00am to 8.30pm.

Srikakulam is one of the major city in Andhrapradesh. Very well connected rail and bus transportation available from all other parts of India. After getting down at Srikakulam city, take the help of local people to reach Sri Suryanarayana swamy temple at Arasavalli. People travelling by private vehicles, have to park their vehicles a little far away from the temple premises. The walk way to the temple is a little conjusted. Sri Satya Sai Dhyana mandir (meditation centre) is located just opposite to the temple. Bookings are to be done in the temple for TTD rest room. Special entry into the temple is available with additional amount of INR 25. Foot wears are to be kept outside the temple, allotted place exists at the entry.
Nearest Railway station is Srikakulam railway station which is in main Chennai and Howrah line. Super fast trains does not stop here. Visakhapatnam is two hours from Srikakulam towards south.

By air
Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam.
By Road

from Visakhapatnam Arasavalli is located at a distance of 100 KM. National Hi-way No 5 connects both these places. Travel time from Vizag is 2 hours. The four lane NH 5 passes through Vizayanagaram and many other small towns. Towards north NH 5 takes you towards Bhubanewar and ends at Kolkata.
Vehicle rates from Visakahapatnam is on kilometer basis. 8 seater (Qualis, Travera, Sumo) AC costs INR 11 per Km, NON AC INR 9. Innova AC costs INR 14 per Km and INR 13 for NON AC.