Narasimha Temple, Anthili,
Thirukkovilur – The Temple
The temple is built on a rock in
Garuda shape. The hillock is shaped like the mighty bird with wings spread out
ready for take-off. It is also interesting that the back of the hillock looks
like a sleeping lion. The small temple atop it houses Sri Lakshmi Narasimha in
the same form and size as he appeared before Garudalwar. It is also noteworthy
that the rays of Sun God fall on the presiding deity on all 365 days of the
year.
There is an idol of Anjaneya in
the Temple premises. It is believed that this idol is one of the 729 Hanuman
Idols installed by Sri Vyasaraja Theertharu. Sculptures inside the temple shows
the temple might have been renovated by Madhwa Saints of Karnataka. Paranur Sri
Krishna Premi Swamigal renovated the temple and the kumbabhishekam took place
in 2004.
