Suryanarayana Temple, Arasavalli

Arasavalli Sun Temple

Arasavilli Sri Suryanarayanamurty Temple
Arasavalli Sun Temple
Location of Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh
Name
శ్రీ సూర్యనారాయణ స్వామి దేవస్థానం Telugu
Geography
Coordinates 18°22′14″N 83°55′26″E / 18.3706607°N 83.9237704°E / 18.3706607; 83.9237704
Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Srikakulam
Location Arasavalli
Culture
Primary deity Surya
Temple tank Pushkarini
Important festivals Ratha Saptami
Architecture
Architectural styles Kalinga architecture
History and governance
Date built 7th Century AD
Creator Devendra Varma

Arasavalli Sun Temple is a 7th-century AD Sun Temple at Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated in Arasavalli Village at a distance of 1 km east of Srikakulam Town. It is believed that the temple was built by king Devendra Varma, ruler of the Kalinga Dynasty.[1] The temple is still being visited today and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the town.

History

The Temple was dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya. The walls in the temple are inscribed saying the creator of the temple was the ruler Devendra Sarma, stating it was built in the time period known to them as the 7th century. The walls also state the temple was fixed and changed a bit to help with some of the sun temple´s major flaws during their 18th and 19th century. A lot of these changes were contributed by the Dusi family. Over the years the sun temple has been an important land mark for many of the festivals celebrated in the town. Including the important festival Rathasaptami.

Importance of the temple

Indra Pushkarini (Temple tank) at Arasavilli

The temple is very much recognized as a resemblance of magnificence and beauty. It takes in architectural skills of Vishwakarma Brahmins or Maharanas of Orissa. In the earlier parts of the day the temple is built to direct the sun´s light to fall on the feet of the lord Surya showing his importance and power.

See also

Konark Sun Temple

References

  1. ↑ "Historical Importance of the Temple". Retrieved 2017-03-16.


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