Srikakulam

Srikakulam is a city in Andhra Pradesh stretching along the Nagavali River valley and home to several temples and historical sites. The city functions as a local administrative center with various neighborhoods and public facilities, situated relatively close to the coast.

The city served as an important administrative center in past centuries and contains a mosque built in the 1600s, reflecting its multi-religious history. Buddhist sites with rock-cut structures from earlier periods have also been discovered in the surrounding region.

The Arasavalli Sun Temple draws visitors seeking traditional Hindu worship, as one of very few temples dedicated to this deity across India. The way people pray and leave offerings here shows the living religious practice that shapes the place.

The best way to explore the city is on foot through its different neighborhoods or using local transportation. Several temples and historical sites are easily accessible for visitors.

The surrounding region contains Buddhist remains such as Salihundam with rock-cut stupas topped by star-shaped domes, often overlooked by visitors. These archaeological finds reveal a rich Buddhist past that shaped the cultural landscape.

Location: Srikakulam district

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

GPS coordinates: 18.29493,83.89388

Latest update: December 6, 2025 15:00