Matsya Narayan Mandir Visakhapatnam, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Visakhapatnam Matsya Narayan Mandir – Guide

Sri Matsya Lingeshwara Swami Temple also known as Matsya Narayan Mandir is located in the Matsyagundam area of ​​Visakhapatnam. Lord Shiva is worshiped in this temple. Matsyagundam is a rocky outcropping near the Sileru River. It is a famous place situated at a distance of 13 kms from Paderu and 47 kms from Araku. The villagers of Polipalle, Thulabharangi and Marka surround him with concern. Sri Matsya Lingeshwara Swami Temple is in the Matsyagundam neighbourhood. In Matham village, Matsyagundam is known for its centuries-old Sri Matsya Lingeshwara Swami Temple.

History of this Temple

According to History there was a fight between the Shek and the Fishes. The mother fish had brought all the fishes from a place called “Jemili” for protection from snakes and the fishes have lived here since then, giving it the name Matsyagundam. It is believed that Lord Matsya Lingeshwara Swami takes care of these fishes. The villagers don’t eat fish, and they don’t go fishing.

Here people gather once a year during the three-day long Mahashivratri to perform worship and cultural events known as Jatara.

Visakhapatnam Matsya Narayan Mandir Timings

Visakhapatnam Matsya Narayan Mandir opens from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the morning and from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 8:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 5:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Kailashgiri

This is the beautiful hill to visit in the Vishakhapatnam. This place is few kms away from this temple.

Katiki waterfall

This is the most beautiful and attractive waterfall near this Temple. This waterfall is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

Borra Caves

These caves are few kms away from this temple.

Yarada Beach

This is the most popular beach of Vishakhapatnam. This beach is located at a distance of about few kms from this temple.

Indira Gandhi Zoological park

This is the Zoological Park here different types of creatures are seen. This place is few kms away from this temple.

Matsyadarshini Aquarium

Here different types of fishes are kept in aquarium which is the most popular attractions of this place. This aquarium is located at a distance of about few kms from this temple.

Simhachalam Temple

This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from Matsya Narayan temple.

Kali Temple

This temple is dedicated to Maa kali. This temple is also located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

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How to reach Visakhapatnam Matsya Narayan Mandir

By Air- Nearest airport from Matsya Narayan Mandir is Visakhapatnam airport. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- Nearest railway station from Visakhapatnam Matsya Narayan Mandir is Araku Railway Station which is at a distance of 45 km from this temple and Anakapalle Railway Station which is is at a distance of 85 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Araku bus complex is located at a distance of 47 km from the temple. Anakapalli bus complex is located at a distance of 85 km from the temple. You can also reach here by using your own vehicle as its roads are well connected with the other cities of the country.

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