Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple
| Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple | |
|---|---|
 Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple | |
  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 17°43′29″N 83°18′46″E / 17.724702°N 83.312717°ECoordinates: 17°43′29″N 83°18′46″E / 17.724702°N 83.312717°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Locale | Visakhapatnam |
| Culture | |
| Sanctum | Ganesha |
Sri Sampath Vinayagar is the prominent deity of Visakhapatnam locals. The temple is located in Asilmetta of Visakhapatnam city.[1]
History
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 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
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]
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