Swayambu Narasimhar Temple, Veerapandi, Coimbatore

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple, Veerapandi, Coimbatore

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Veerapandi Town in Coimbatore North Taluk in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India. This Temple is considered as one of the famous Narasimhar Temples in Kongu region.

Legends

It is said that Lord appeared in the dream of a devotee and informed about his divine presence in a well of his place. Later, a temple was built to enshrine the Swayambhu Moorthy.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. There is a four pillared mandapa in front of the rajagopuram. Deepa sthamba can be seen in front of the rajagopuram. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. A mandapa connects the rajagopuram with the maha mandapa.

Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Garuda can be found in this mandapa, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Swaymbhu Narasimhar. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy. Only head is visible rest are not seen. There are shrines for Prahalada, Lakshmi, Dhanvatri, Azhwars, Andal, Chakrathalvar and Yoga Narasimhar in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vanni tree.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.30 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Narasimha Jayanthi, Pradosha, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Thirumanjanam, Aadi Perukku, Swathi Nakshatram and Sudarshana Narasimha Homam are the festivals celebrated here.

Contact

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple,

No 4, Veerapandi, Nayakanur,

Coimbatore North Taluk,

Coimbatore District – 641 019

Mobile: +91 98657 43828 / 92444 19211

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Periyanaickenpalayam Railway Station, 10 Kms from Karamadai, 17 Kms from Mettupalayam, 20 Kms from Coimbatore, 22 Kms from Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Coimbatore Junction Railway Station and 24 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple is situated adjacent to the Veerapandi Narasimhar Temple Bus Stop. The Temple is situated on Coimbatore to Mettupalayam road.

Location

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple, Edarkundram, Chengalpattu

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple, Edarkundram, Chengalpattu

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Edarkundram Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on the side of a small hillock.

Legends

As per legend, it is believed that Idaikkadar, one of the 18 famous Siddhars, performed penance here and was blessed with the darshan of Lord Narasimha.

The Temple

The Temple is situated in a hillock and can be accessed through flight of 50 steps. The sanctum enshrines a sculpture of Narasimha with a canopy of five headed Adisesha carved on the face of the rock. There is an idol of Lakshmi Narasimha in front of the sculpture. Idols of Azhwars and Acharyas can be found in the sanctum. There is a shrine for Hanuman in the lower level below the sanctum.

Contact

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple,

Edarkundram, Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 109

Mobile: +91 90950 43658 / 91591 29791 / 76395 79700

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Kottamedu Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Kottamedu Junction Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Manampathy, 12 Kms from Thiruporur, 15 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 18 Kms from Chengalpattu, 20 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 41 Kms from Chennai Airport and 57 Kms from Chennai. Edarkundram is situated on Thiruporur to Chengalpattu route.

Location

Sarvamangala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nanganallur, Chennai

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 24^th 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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/07/sarvamangala-lakshmi-narasimha-swamy-temple-nanganallur-connectivity.html

Location

References

https://veludharan.blogspot.com/2017/10/sri-sarvamangala-sri-lakshmi-narasimhar.html

Yoga Narasimhar Temple, Velachery, Chennai

Yoga Narasimhar Temple, Velachery, Chennai

Yoga Narasimhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Velachery, well-known locality of Chennai City in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Yoga Narasimhar and Mother is called as Amirtha Bala Valli Thaayar. The Temple is considered as an Abhimana Sthalam. This temple is located very near to Dandeeswarar Temple.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/11/yoga-narasimhar-temple-velachery-legends.html

History

The temple is believed to be of 1300 years old. The temple is believed to have been constructed during the same period of Dandeeswarar and Chelliamman temples during the Chola Era. Stone inscriptions mentioning the contributions of Rajaraja Chola, Pallava King Dhandi Varma have been found here. A bronze idol of Veda Narayana from the Pallava period predates the recorded times of this ancient temple.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/11/yoga-narasimhar-temple-velachery-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 10.30 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.30 PM.

Festivals

Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated in this temple with much pomp and glory.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 150 meters from Dhandeeswaram Bus Stop, 1 Km from Vijayanagar Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Guindy Railway Station, 7 Kms from Thiruvanmiyur, 18 Kms from Tambaram Railway Station, 1.5 Kms from Velachery Railway Station, 5 Kms from Alandur Metro Station, 5 Kms from St. Thomas Mount Metro Station, 17 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, 15 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 17 Kms from Koyambedu Bus Terminus, 6 Kms from Nangainallur, 6 Kms from Adyar and 12 Kms from Chennai Airport.

The Temple is located in Velachery, Chennai on the way from Saidapet towards Pallikaranai. Lot of Town buses available from various parts of Chennai City to Velachery and the bus stop is Dhandeeswaram bus stop between Gurunanak College and Vijaya Nagar Bus Terminus. The Temple is located in the Rajbhavan-Vijayanagar Bus stand road, about 1 Km from the Vijayanagar Bus Stand. Those coming from southern district may get down either at Tambaram or Guindy stations. There are bus facilities from these places to the temple. Nearest Airport is Chennai Airport.

Location | Photos

References

https://veludharan.blogspot.com/2016/11/sri-yoga-narasimha-swamy-temple.html

Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Chintalavadi, Karur

Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Chintalavadi, Karur

Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Chintalavadi Village in Krishnarayapuram Taluk in Karur District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is situated between Trichy and Karur at the banks of River Kaveri. Presiding Deity, Yoga Narasimha Swamy is considered as the family deity for thousands of Madhwa community all over India.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/10/yoga-narasimha-swamy-temple-chintalavadi-legends.html

The Temple

The temple is situated in a serene environment with lot of greenery around. A Canal taking water from River Kaveri flows through the backyard of the temple. Presiding Deity is called as Yoga Narasimha Swamy.  He is housed in the sanctum. Yoga Narasimha is the family deity for thousands of Madhwas all over India and abroad. There is also an idol of Gopala Krishna can be found inside the sanctum.

There is a shrine for Madhwa to the left of sanctum. It was believed that the idol was installed by Vyasaraja. There are excellent facilities available around the temple for a comfortable stay and for performing Sevas. There is also Venkataramana Temple in the village with Rayaru (Sri Raghavendra Swamy) Mrithika Brindavanam.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 08.00 am to 01.00 pm and 06.00 pm to 08.00 pm.

Contact

Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple,

13-108, Chintalavadi P.O.,

Krishnarayapuram Taluk,

Karur District – 639 105

Mobile: +91 94886 12166 / 98404 91396 / 99721 91242

Mobile: +91 94498 50205 / 98404 55290 / 98458 82562

Mobile: +91 99890 98980 / 93413 11959 / 98409 22721

Mobile: +91 93412 41350 / 87626 00292 / 94480 76313

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Mobile: +91 94438 46157 / 94429 96694 / 95439 59600

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/10/yoga-narasimha-swamy-temple-chintalavadi-connectivity.html

Location

References

http://www.chintalavadiyoganarasimha.com/