The outer walls of the sanctum depict images of a royal personality (said to be King Narasimha) in various postures. Elephants, flowers and plants are portrayed in the carvings. The artwork here has elements of similarity with that of Konark. The temple is one of the eighteen Narasimha Kshetras in India. Legend has it that the Ugra form of Narasimha as he killed the demon Hiranyakashipu was so fierce that the image is kept covered by sandal paste throughout the year. The actual form of the deity is in the tribhanga posture with two hands & head of a lion, which can be viewed only during the ‘Chandanotsavam’ in April/May. The deity is always kept covered with sandal paste. The shrine has inscriptions dating back to 1098 AD on its walls. Facing towards west, it is a square shrine surmounted by a high tower, a portico in front with a small tower, a carved 16 pillared Natya mantapa. The architectural of the central shrine follows Kalinga style. Transportation Options: Bus / Cab / Auto / Walk/Trek.The temple activities are managed by the Pusapati Gajapatis, for last three centuries. Krishna Deva Raya, the Vijayanagara Emperor visited this temple in the year 1516, as seen from inscriptions here. The Eastern Ganga King Narasimha Deva has constructed the central shrine in 1267. The queen of Kalinga gifted golden armor to the statue. The temple is believed to have been constructed in 1098 by the famous Chola king, Kulothunga Chola. This 11th century temple is dedicated to Sri Varaha Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Vishnu and situated on top of the Simhachalam Hills. The temple has been recognised by historians with the help of a 9th-century AD inscription by the Chalukya Chola king KulottungaAt a distance of 18 km from Vizag Railway Station & 128 km from Annavaram, 208 km from Rajahmundry, 359 from Vijayawada, 607 km from Hyderabad, Simhadri or Simhachalam is a Hindu temple located in the Visakhapatnam City suburb of Simhachalam in Andhra Pradesh. It was regarded as an important centre of Vaishnavism in the medieval period along with Srikurmam and others.
Simhachalam is one of the 32 Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh which are important pilgrimage centres.
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