Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple
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 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
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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