Padalathri Temple (Narasimhar Temple),
Singaperumalkoil, Kanchipuram
Padalathri
Temple or Narasimhar Temple or Singaperumalkoil Temple is
dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu located in Singaperumalkoil, Kanchipuram district, in the South Indian state of Tamilnadu. It was constructed in the Rock-cut architecture, dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Narasimhar
and his consort Lakshmi as Ahobilavalli. The temple is built by the Pallavas during the 8th century.
The
temple is open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m and has four
daily rituals at various times of the day. Various festivals are celebrated in
the temple, with the Chittirai Brahmotsavam during April - May, Narasimha
Jayanthi, Pavithra Utsavam during Aani (June - July) and Maasi float
festival during February - March being the most prominent. The temple is
maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of
the Government of Tamilnadu.
The village
itself is named after the deity of this temple. The main deity here is Lord
Narasimhar. This is a beautiful rock cut temple. The temple and even the deity are
carved out of a small hillock. Here the Lord is known as Sri Paatalaadri
Narasimhar. In Sanskrit Paatalaadri means a reddish hill. The original name of
this place itself is Paatalaadripuram. The 1500 year old temple near Madras is
believed to be one of the several cave temples built by the Pallavas.
It is located
about 50 kms South of Chennai is the cave temple of Padalathri Narasimha at Singapperumal
Koil that finds a mention in the Brahmmanda Purana. A rock carving at this
temple refers to a donation given to this temple around 500 century AD. Hence,
this temple can be said to be at least 1500 years old and can be called as a Purana
Sthalam. Pallava King Mahendra Varma (580-630AD) had built about ten cave
temples during his time.
Sri
Narasimhar gives his Seva as "Ugra Narasimhar" with the Yoga Posture.
The Perumal here shows his Third Eye on his forehead and can be witnessed
during the Mangala Aarthi. Separate Sannadhi for Goddess Lakshmi known as
"Ahobila Valli" is also found.
Legends
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History
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Temple
Speciality
Going
around the hill on Poornima (full moon) day is an important event in the
temple. Rays of Sun fall on Lord Narasimha’s feet in Margazhi
(December-January) and Thai (January-February) months and on the Rathasapthami
day occurring during January-February day. Generally Lord Narasimha graces
sitting with his left leg folded and the right leg down. Sri Padalathri Narasimhaswamy
in Singaperumalkoil graces with his right leg folded and left down. The idol is
big in size.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Worship Practices
& Festivals
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brief details, please refer below link;
Prayers
For
relief from debt burden, success in litigations, those under adverse aspect of
Mars affecting their marriage, those born of Swathi and Tiruvadirai stars,
those undergoing Rahu Period (dragon’s tail) and those suffering from Saturn
aspects pray to Lord Padalathri Narasimha for relief. There is a
tree called Azhinjal behind the temple with powerful effects. Those
awaiting marriage, seeking child boon and excellence in education pray on this
tree applying sandal and kumkum and light lamps with ghee.
Sooner
their prayers are granted, devotees perform Thirumanjanam to the Lord on
Pradosham days (13th day either from new moon or full moon day) and offer
Vastras.
Contact
Sri Padalathri
Narasimhaswamy Temple,
Singapperumal
koil, Kancheepuram – 603 202
Phone: +91- 44-2746
4325, 2746 4441
Mobile: +91 - 93801 14686
Connectivity
Singaperumalkoil
is 8 km from Chengalpet on the Chennai route. The temple is in the heart of the
city. Singapperumal Koil is about 25 kms from Tambaram and the temple is just
100 meters off the GST Road. Nearest Railway Station is located at Chengalpet.
All
Sub-Urban Trains from Chennai Beach – Chengalpet stop at Singapperumal Koil
Station. (Trains once every hour).Autos charge Rs. 30 from Station to the temple
(a distance of less than a km).
New
Deluxe buses have been introduced between Chennai city and Chengalpet. Buses
Stop in front of the Temple. These buses are quite comfortable to travel in.
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