Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
(Navaneetha Krishnan Temple), Nanganallur, Chennai
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Nanganallur,
a well-known locality in Chennai City in Tamil Nadu. This Temple is
also known as Navaneetha Krishnan Temple.
This temple is situated on the back side of the Dhanmeeswarar Temple in
MMTC Colony. This temple is one of the oldest Narasimha Temple in Chennai
Region. The Temple accepts donations only from its member and not from the
Public.
Legends
Sri Mukkur Lakshminarasimhachariar was a great source of
inspiration for the Sabha members and the Lord was said to have appeared in his
dream and told him that the temple existed in the Thretha Yuga and was known
then as "Dakshina Deepalaya." It was here that Sage Jamadhagni,
father of Parasurama, an incarnation of Lord Narayana, conducted the Narasimha
Mahayagnam when the Lord appeared before him and he requested him to stay in
the place and bless the devotees.
History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 05:00
PM to 08:30 PM.
Festivals
Sri Rama Navami, Krishnashtami, Vaikunda Ekadashi,
Panguni Uthiram, Annakoottustavam, Markazhi Utsavam, Narasimha Jayanthi
festival celebrate in a grand manner with the procession of Lord Narasimha on
Garudalwar, Thirumanjanam and Thirukalyanam. Special rituals is performed on
all Pradosham days for Pradosha Narasimhar.
Prayers
The belief of this temple is that those who visits this
temple for consecutive Pradosha Pooja will be given the full blessing of the
lord and their wishes will be granted.
Connectivity
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Location
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