About
The Visakhapatnam district website describes Baligattam as a place about 3 km south-west of Narsipatnam, on the western bank of the Varaha river. Its importance comes from the Brahma Lingeswara temple, which stands at the foot of a small hill. The temple is believed to have been built by Brahma, and the river is said to have been made by Vishnu in his Varaha (boar) incarnation, so it is known as the Varahanadi.
According to the same district page, the deposits of white clay on the river bank are believed to be the ashes of a sacrifice performed here by Bali, the demon king, and the village takes its name from him. The river flows from north to south for a short distance at this spot, and because of these features the place is considered very sacred.
Timings to visit
07:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Timings are not confirmed on an official website; check with the temple before travelling.
Festivals celebrate at Sri Brahmalingeswara Swamy Temple
The district website says the Sivaratri festival celebrated here every year attracts a large number of devotees.
How to reach
By Air: Vizag Airport – 77 km
By Train: Vishakhapatnam Railway Station – 78 km,
By Bus: Narsipatnam Bus Station – 3 km, Vizag – 75 km.
Address
Sri Brahmalingeswara Swamy Temple, Bhalighattam, Narsipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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