Thalakkarai Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Coimbatore
Lakshmi
Narasimha Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu is located in Thalakkarai,
Mangarasuvalaipalayam in Coimbatore District.
Temple Speciality
The
object of Narasimha incarnation of Lord Vishnu was to destroy the Demon
Hiranya. The demon had such a boon that he could not be killed by any
power, any time, any weapon etc. Using the loopholes in his boon,
Lord Vishnu took the Narasimha form (human body with a lion’s face) and
destroyed him. The Lord was too furious then so that nobody could go near
him.
Mother
Mahalakshmi sat on his lap and the Lord became calm and graceful. Based on this
truth, in all Narasimha temples, Sri Mahalakshmi is seen sitting on the lap of
the Lord. In this temple, Sri Mahalakshmi is in a separate shrine
while Lord Narasimha is in another shrine. This is a very rare form
in a Narasimha temple.
The Temple
Lord
Narasimha appears with his conch and discus in the sanctum sanctorum under
Chandravimanam. The philosophy is that Chandra, brother of Sri
Mahalakshmi is taking care of the Lord. In the sanctum sanctorum
both Lord and Mother are in a standing form. There is Sri Chakra in
the seat (Peetam) of Lord Narasimha.
There is
a Salagrama in the Ardhamandapa which was originally worshipped as Sri
Narasimha, called Aadhimurthy. Special pujas are performed to the
Lord on New Moon, Full moon, Ekadasi (11th day either from New Moon or
Full moon day) days and on Thiruvonam star days.
The
Eagle vehicle of Lord Garuda is opposite in a worshipping form. Lime
and Tulsi are offered as Prasad, which devotees keep in their house for the
welfare of the family. The temple is on the bank of a canal. Thalam
means a canal and Karai-bank, hence the place is known as Thalakkarai.
Sarpa Vinayaka:
In
almost all Vaishnava temples, Lord Vishnu is found sitting on Adisesha the
serpent bed. In temples where the Lord is in a standing form,
Adisesha serves him as an umbrella. In this temple, there is a shrine for
Vinayaka in the Prakara with Adisesha serving him as an
umbrella. Hence, he is called as Sarpa Vinayaka. As this
a Vishnu temple, Lord Vinayaka is seen with Adisesha. Those facing adverse
effects of planets Rahu, Ketu and Mars and those worried on the welfare of
children pray to Lord Vinayaka in this temple. Devotees perform Thirumanjanam
with turmeric.
Temple Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Festivals
Special
pujas on Swathi Star days. Narasimha Jayanthi and all Saturdays in Purattasi
month (September-October) are the festivals observed in the temple.
Prayers
Devotees
pray to the Lord here for family prosperity, release from debt burdens, and
develop calm qualities. Devotees perform Special Thirumanjanam applying sandal
paste.
Contact
Sri
Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple,
Thalakkarai,
Mangarasuvalaipalayam,
Coimbatore
District
Phone: +91-4296 - 288
254
Mobile: 99422 75502.
Connectivity
The
devotee should reach Avinashi 40 kms from Coimbatore and proceed to Chevur 7
kms far from there. One has to travel further 4 kms from there and reach
Dandukaranpalayam. The temple is three kilometers far from this place. It is
advised to take a cab from Chevur. Nearest Railway Station and Nearest
Airport is located at Coimbatore. It is located near to Avinashi.