Arasavalli Sun Temple
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📍 Arasavalli, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
⭐ Featured National SignificanceOne of the most ancient Sun temples in India, Arasavalli is dedicated to Lord Surya and is famous for its unique architectural design and powerful solar worship traditions.
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🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Surya (Sun God)
Sun Temple
Suryanarayana, Aditya, Solar Deity
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple grants healing from skin diseases and eye ailments, vitality and health, knowledge and enlightenment, success and prosperity, removal of negativity, and protection from evil influences.
The temple is famous for miraculous healing of skin conditions, restoration of eyesight, relief from chronic diseases, successful solar remedies, and powerful sunrise worship experiences.
Early morning sunrise worship, offering red flowers and coconuts, solar meditation, therapeutic sun exposure, chanting Surya mantras, and seeking healing from diseases.
Healing from skin diseases and eye problems, vitality and physical health, mental clarity and knowledge, success in endeavors, removal of obstacles, and protection from negative energies.
📖 About Arasavalli Sun Temple
Arasavalli Sun Temple, located in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the oldest and most significant Sun temples in India, dating back to the 7th century CE. The temple is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and represents the ancient tradition of solar worship in South India. The temple features unique architectural elements with intricate carvings depicting various solar deities and celestial beings. According to legend, the temple was built by the sage Kalava to worship the Sun God, and it has been a center of solar worship for over 1300 years. The temple is particularly famous for its healing powers related to skin diseases and eye ailments, which are believed to be cured by the divine rays of the Sun God.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Kalinga Architecture (7th Century CE)
Ancient Kalinga architecture, solar deity carvings, celestial being sculptures, traditional temple design, astronomical alignments
Solar deity idol, seven horse chariot representations, solar disc symbols, healing prayer areas, ancient inscriptions
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Ratha Saptami: January-February, Makara Sankranti: January, Solar eclipses: As per calendar
Solar chariot festival, sunrise worship ceremonies, healing prayer sessions, solar eclipse special rituals
Winter solar festivals, summer solstice celebrations, monsoon sun worship, solar new year observances
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Sunrise worship rituals, solar meditation ceremonies, healing prayer services, traditional solar offerings
Ancient solar worship traditions, healing through sun exposure, early morning ritual practices, solar festival celebrations
Sun-blessed prasadam including traditional sweets, solar remedy preparations, and health-promoting offerings
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional attire preferred. Light colored clothing recommended for solar worship.
Ground level temple with easy accessibility. Suitable for elderly and disabled visitors.
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🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Surya (Sun God)
Sun Temple
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Arasavalli, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Arasavalli Village, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh 532402, India
✈️ How to Reach
Visakhapatnam Airport (120 km)
Srikakulam Railway Station (18 km)
Arasavalli Bus Stand (1 km)
By Road: Connected from Srikakulam and Vizianagaram. By Train: Srikakulam Road station. Ancient solar worship site.
🏨 Accommodation
Limited accommodations in Arasavalli village. Better facilities available in Srikakulam town.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Srikakulam Beach, Kalingapatnam, Salihundam Buddhist Site, and coastal Andhra attractions
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.