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Suryanarayanaswamy Temple at Arasavalli near Srikakulam

Deities: Surya

This is a shrine of the Sun in a well preserved state. 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 - flanked by Usha and Chhaya. Padmapani is the name of this Sun God - padma stands for wisdom usha and chhaya stand for eternity.

Access and Accomodation: Srikakulam

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