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πŸ“ Antarvedi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

⭐ Featured Regional Significance

Located at the confluence of River Godavari and the Bay of Bengal, Antarvedi is a sacred island temple famous for its unique coastal location and powerful Narasimha blessings.

Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

πŸ•’ Practical Information

Temple Timings: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Darshan Timings: Morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Travel depends on tide and weather conditions.
Entry Fee: Free (Boat transportation and special pujas have charges)
Parking: βœ“ Available

πŸ•‰οΈ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Lord Lakshmi Narasimha

Temple Type:

Narasimha Temple

Deity Forms:

Coastal Narasimha, Travel Protector, Confluence Deity

✨ Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

The temple grants protection during travels, especially sea journeys, prosperity in fishing and marine businesses, safety from water-related dangers, successful water crossings, and purification through sacred confluence.

Miracle Beliefs:

The temple is famous for protection during sea voyages, successful fishing expeditions, safety from water calamities, healing through sacred confluence waters, and peaceful island spiritual experiences.

Devotee Practices:

Offering prayers for travel safety, seeking blessings for marine businesses, taking holy baths in the confluence waters, boat journey to temple, and water-related prosperity rituals.

Spiritual Benefits:

Protection during all forms of travel, success in fishing and marine businesses, safety from water-related dangers, spiritual purification through confluence waters, peaceful mind through island serenity, and divine travel companionship.

πŸ“– About Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Antarvedi Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, located on a small island at the confluence of River Godavari and the Bay of Bengal in East Godavari district, is one of the unique Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh. The temple's location at the meeting point of the sacred river and the sea makes it spiritually significant, representing the union of terrestrial and marine divine energies. The temple is accessible by boat or a bridge, and the island setting provides a serene and powerful spiritual atmosphere. The deity is believed to be particularly powerful in granting protection during travels, especially sea journeys, and in providing blessings for fishermen and marine-related activities. The temple attracts devotees seeking blessings for safe travels, prosperity in water-related businesses, and spiritual purification through the combined waters.

πŸ›οΈ Architecture & Heritage

Architectural Style:

Coastal Temple Architecture (15th Century CE)

Architecture Highlights:

Island temple architecture, coastal design elements, confluence location setting, boat approach facilities, maritime environmental integration

Sacred Objects:

Confluence Narasimha deity, travel protection symbols, marine prosperity representations, sacred water meeting point, island temple uniqueness

πŸŽ‰ Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:
Narasimha Jayanti Godavari Pushkaralu Marine Festival Travel Safety Prayers Confluence Celebrations
Festival Dates:

Narasimha Jayanti: May, Godavari Pushkaralu: Every 12 years, Marine Festival: Annual

Special Events:

Travel protection blessing ceremonies, marine prosperity rituals, confluence water worship, fishermen blessing events

Seasonal Celebrations:

Monsoon island celebrations, winter travel season prayers, summer marine festivals, Pushkaralu river festivals

πŸ™ Rituals & Traditions

Daily Rituals:

Travel protection rituals, marine blessing ceremonies, confluence water worship, island temple traditions

Special Traditions:

Island temple pilgrimage traditions, confluence worship customs, marine blessing practices, travel protection rituals

Prasada Available:

Confluence-blessed prasadam including coastal offerings, travel protection items, marine prosperity materials, and island temple specialties

πŸ‘• Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Traditional attire preferred. Suitable clothing for boat travel and coastal conditions.

Accessibility:

Island location requires boat journey or bridge crossing. Limited accessibility due to water transport.

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πŸ•‰οΈ Divine Snapshot

Primary Deity:

Lord Lakshmi Narasimha

Temple Category:

Narasimha Temple

Temple Timings:

5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:

Antarvedi, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

Full Address:

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Antarvedi Island, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh 533249, India

✈️ How to Reach

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Nearest Airport:

Rajahmundry Airport (65 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Narasapuram Railway Station (35 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Antarvedi Bus Stand (boat journey required)

Travel Tips:

By Road: Coastal route with boat/bridge access. Island location with water transport. Marine pilgrimage site.

🏨 Accommodation

Basic accommodations on island and better facilities in nearby coastal towns.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Nearby Attractions

Godavari River delta, Konaseema region, Dwaraka Tirumala, fishing villages, and coastal Andhra attractions

πŸ™ Associated Deities

Goddess Lakshmi River Godavari Bay of Bengal Marine life Fishermen community

🎧 Audio Guide Available

Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.