Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple

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Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityGanesha
Location
LocationVisakhapatnam
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
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Geographic coordinates17°43′29″N 83°18′46″E / 17.724702°N 83.312717°E / 17.724702; 83.312717Coordinates: 17°43′29″N 83°18′46″E / 17.724702°N 83.312717°E / 17.724702; 83.312717

Sri Sampath Vinayagar is the prominent deity of Visakhapatnam locals. The temple is located in Asilmetta of Visakhapatnam city.[1]

History[edit]

This temple was built in 1962 by T.S. Rajeshwaran and T.S. Selvaganesan later it comes under Endowments Department of Andhara Pradesh. Local people still believe that during Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 this temple saved city from attack of PNS Ghazi and sank that submarine in the coast of Visakhapatnam.[2]

About[edit]

Sampath Vinayagar Temple is very popular. In this region, people still follow the custom to perform ritual of any newly purchased vehicle.[3] This temple is situated at one of the busiest areas in city and every year Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in a great pomp. People believe this as a lucky temple of the city[4]

References[edit]

  1. The Hindu
  2. gotirupati
  3. "Festive spirit pervades on eve of Ganesh Chaturthi". Deccan Chronicle. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
  4. timesofindia