Narasimha Temple, Anthili, Thirukkovilur – Religious Significance

Narasimha Temple, Anthili, Thirukkovilur – Religious Significance

Ashta Narasimha Temples of Tamil Nadu:

This Temple is one of the 8 temples in Tamil Nadu, where Lord Narasimha provided darshan after killing Hiranya.

·        Singirikudi near Pondicherry/Cuddalore

·        Anthili near Thiru Kovilur

·        Parikkal near Kedilam

·        Sholinghur

·        Namakkal

·        Singa Perumal Koil near Chengalpattu

·        Sinthalavadi

·        Poovarasan Kuppam 

Four Narasimha Temples around Villupuram:

This Temple is one of the four Narasimha temples in this region. They are;

·        Singirikudi near Pondicherry/Cuddalore

·        Parikkal near Kedilam

·        Anthili near Thiru Kovilur

·        Poovarasan Kuppam