Arasavalli

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Arasavalli
Out growth
Suryanarayana Temple in Arasavilli
Suryanarayana Temple in Arasavilli
Arasavalli is located in Andhra Pradesh
Arasavalli
Arasavalli
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Country India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Srikakulam
Mandal mandal
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 4,096
Languages
 • Official Telugu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Arasavalli is an outgrowth of Srikakulam municipality in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Srikakulam mandal of Srikakulam revenue division.[1][2]

The temple

Arasavalli sun temple which is dedicated to the Hindu solar deity Surya, located in this village. The original name Harshavalli means abode of joy.[citation needed] It is believed to have been built in the 7th Century AD by the Kalinga rulers Devendra Varma of Orissa.

References

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