Simhachalan Temple

The Simhachalam Temple is a Hindu temple located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is famous for its legends and religious importance. The most popular legend associated with the Simhachalam Temple is the story of the sage Markandeya. According to the legend, the sage Markandeya was a devotee of Vishnu and spent his life worshipping the god. When he was about to die, Vishnu appeared before him and offered him a choice: to either die and be reborn or to remain in Vishnu's company in the temple. The sage Markandeya chose to remain with Vishnu in the temple and is said to be one of the temple's most revered devotees.

Simhachalam Temple is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple was constructed by the Eastern Ganga Dynasty kings in the 10th century. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

The architecture of Simhachalam Temple is Vijayanagara style.

There is no special celebration or event organized at the Simhachalam Temple on Akshaya Tritiya. However, devotees who visit the temple on this day may offer prayers and perform rituals as usual.

The temple is located around 10 km from the Visakhapatnam city center. One can reach the temple by hiring an auto-rickshaw or taxi.