Sarvamangala Lakshmi Narasimha
Swamy Temple, Nanganallur, Chennai
Sarvamangala
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu located at Nanganallur, a well-known locality in Chennai City
in Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated in 24th Street of Thillaiganga
Nagar. This Temple is the recent addition to the list of temples in
Nanganallur.
Legends
The saint Jamadhagni, father of Parasurama had a deep
desire to see and worship the Lord Narasimha who tore a pillar apart and
appeared from within to save Prahlada. Hence, he organized a Yagna. From the
middle of the Yagna’s flames, Narasimha appeared in a ‘Ugra Kolam’ (Angry state).
Jamadhagni, who was very pleased on seeing the Lord, requested the Lord to
restore his calm composure and pleaded him that he should give dharshan in such
a state for the other people too. As per the request of the devotee, the Lord
settled in that place with Lakshmi. Since this is the place where the Nangai (women)
Lakshmi appeared, it came to be known as ‘Nangai Nallur’ and later the name
evolved as ‘Nanganallur’.
The Temple
The Temple is a house like construction and presiding
deity is on the first floor. The entrance is from south. Presiding Deity is
called as Sarvamangala Lakshmi Narasimhar and is facing east. He is housed in
the sanctum in the first floor of the Temple. He is gracing the devotees with his
Consort, in Santha roopam under the umbrella of the five headed snake. He is
about 8 feet tall and in sitting posture. His consort Amirthavalli Thayar is
seated on his lap. Garudalwar can be found at the feet of the Lord. The utsava
icons of the deities are placed inside the sanctum sanctorum. There is a small
Dwajastambam and Balipeedam found facing the sanctum.
Vimana is above the sanctum and is built on the second
floor. There is a separate shrine for Lord Dhanvandhri in the Temple premises. There
are shrines for Sudarsana Azhwar and Thumbikai Azhwar in the Temple premises. Stucco
images of Vishnu Avatharams can be seen on the pillars of the floor. In Ground floor, Sri
Lakshmi Narasimhar Sanctum is supported on a single pillar and the rest of the
open space hall is left for celebrating functions and discourses. All important
functions are celebrated in this temple.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. and
05.30 p.m. – 08.30 p.m.
Festivals
Swathi – the birth star of the deity - is observed with
piety. After the holy bath – thirumanjanam - Archana is done to the god.
Similarly, Pradosham, which occurs every fortnight, is observed with fervor.
Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated on a grand scale. pooja is performed to Dhanvandhri Bhagawan on
Amavasya day. Devotees throng the temple during the month of Karthigai as it is
scared for lord Narasimha. As Lakshmi Narasimha is fond of panakam - jaggery
water - it is distributed to the devotees after offering it to the deities.
Contact
Sarvamangala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple,
24, Thillai Ganga Nagar,
Nanganallur, Chennai – 600 061
Phone: +91 44 2267 1099
/ 2232 9099
Connectivity
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Location
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