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Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam
Ganesha · Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Also known as Sampath Vinayaka Temple, Asilmetta Ganesh Temple, శ్రీ సంపత్ వినాయగర్ ఆలయం
Painting of Ganesha: ravi varma press, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ganesh_himself_has_two_wives,_Riddhi_and_Siddhi,_as_in_this_domestic_pose_from_the_Ravi_Varma_Press,_c.1910.jpg
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About Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam
Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam (also called Sampath Vinayaka Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ganesha in Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh (530003). It is usually open for darshan from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM, with a break during the day. 2 puja or sevas are listed here, such as Vahana Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Other temples nearby include Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple, Visakhapatnam (3.2 km), Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam (8.1 km) and Ramatheertham Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple, Vizianagaram (53 km).
Popular Ganesha temple at Asilmetta in central Visakhapatnam, built in 1962 and now run by the Endowments Department.
Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam timings
| Morning | Every day | 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | Every day | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Pujas and sevas at Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam
Significance
It is one of the most visited temples in the city, and many people come to have new vehicles blessed or to start ventures with Ganesha's blessings. Ganesh Chaturthi in August-September is the main festival, drawing large crowds. Tuesdays and Chaturthi days are also busy.
History
The temple was built in 1962 by the brothers T.S. Rajeshwaran and T.S. Selvaganesan, originally for their family and business staff, and later came under the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department. About five years later the Kanchi Shankaracharya Chandrasekharendra Saraswati is said to have installed a Ganapati yantra here. Local belief links the temple to the 1971 war: Admiral N. Krishnan of the Eastern Naval Command is said to have offered 1,001 coconuts here, and the Pakistani submarine Ghazi sank off Visakhapatnam soon after.
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What are the darshan timings of Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam?
Morning (Every day): 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM; Evening (Every day): 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Timings can change on festival days; confirm with the temple before travelling.
Where is Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam and how do I reach it?
Asilmetta, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530003. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Which pujas and sevas can be done at Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam?
Vahana Puja (No published price), Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations (No published price).
Which deity is worshipped at Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam?
Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam is dedicated to Ganesha.
Which temples are near Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Visakhapatnam?
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple, Visakhapatnam (3.2 km away), Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam (8.1 km away), Ramatheertham Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple, Vizianagaram (53 km away).
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