Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Overview

This temple lies in the Tanjore region of TamilNadu. It's around 6 miles from Thirunaangur. On the off chance that taken the course of Keezh salai from Thirunaangur its around 3 1/2 miles.

About the deity

The Moolavar found in this sthalam is Sri Devarajan. Also known as Vayalaali Manavalan. Irundha (Sitting) Thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards west direction. The Thaayar of this sthalam is Amurdha Valli. The Utsavar found in this sthalam is Kalyana Ranganathan. The Moolavar found in this sthalam is Sri Lakshmi Narashimar. Also known as Vayalaali Manavalan. Irundha (Sitting) Thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards west direction. Prathyaksham for Thirumangai alwar and Allathi Nikanchama Prajapathi. The Thaayar of this sthalam is Amrudhakada Valli. The Utsavar found in this sthalam is Thiruvaali Nagaraalan.

Legends and Stories

Furthermore, Thirunagari are both inside of 3 miles from one another are to the historical backdrop of Thirumangai Alwar. Thirumangai alwar was conceived on Thirukurayalur close Thirunagari. His Army boss (Padai Thalapathi) of the Chola Kingdom. He was knowledgeable in Tamil and Sanskrit. As a prize for his valor, the chola ruler made Neelan the lord of little express whose capital was Sumangalai was the youthful's leader women of paradise (Deva Kanni) who were included in the occupation of fanning the master utilizing the "Samaram". When while holy person Kabila was preeching the characteristics of Lord Narayana, Sumangali diverted him by making an odd comment of his monstrous understudies. So he reviled to go to earth and take conception. As a condemnation, she conceived on this planet on a lilly blossom and was named as Mannan needed to wed her, however she requested him to turn into a Srivaishnavan - a staunch supporter of Vaishnavam. He made a beeline for Thirunarayur and requested that the Lord be his Guru and change him into an immaculate Vaishnavity. Be that as it may, Kumudavalli set another condition for marriage. She requested him to give sustenance for 1008 Brahmins day by day and fill his stomach by tolerating the remaining nourishment kept by the Brahmins and beverage the water used to wash their lotus acknowledged her terms and wedded her cheerfully. His compelling adoration for his wife, brought him into a sensitive position of discovering tremendous cash requirement for the second condition. He even utilized the numerous planned to pay the income to the acknowledged her terms and wedded her joyfully. His great adoration for his wife, brought him into a fragile position of discovering colossal cash requirement for the second condition. He even utilized the numerous expected to pay the income to the After that he accumulated every one of the things and requested that his servents lift. Be that as it may, the bundle was too overwhelming even to Thirumangai alwar. He reproved the man of the hour in suscipion of Chanting Manthra against him.

The man of the hour requested that alwar draw close to him to know the Manthra he droned and he preeched alwar the most capable "Ashtaksara Mandiram - Om Namo Narayanaya". What's more, offered dharsan to him in his unique frame and gave him the title Nam - Our, Kaliyan - Thief. After that Alwar turned into a genuine someone who is addicted - aficionado to Lord Narayana and completely Mangalsasasanamed 84 Divydesams with thousand two hundred and twenty three paasurams. He did numerous extraordinary things amid his life time. He even fabricated the Nam - Our, Kaliyan - Thief. After that Alwar turned into a genuine someone who is addicted - enthusiast to Lord Narayana and completely Mangalsasasanamed 84 Divydesams with thousand two hundred and twenty three paasurams. He did numerous extraordinary things amid his life time. He even fabricated the will be the main alwar, who takes every one of the distinctions alongside his cherished wife Kumudhavalli. The terms Nammalwar was rendered to Nammalwar by his enthusiast Madurakavi alwar, who considered Nammalwar as proportionate to God. i.e The term Nam - our was given to him by his adherents. In any case, the title demonstrated it by tolerating the self - Praising terms of Alwar in paasurams as the terms adulating Lord Narayana. Touching and performing pooja to the master by the lovers itself is a North Indian rehearse. He conveyed this idea to South India by symbol of Lakshmi Narashima at Thiruvaali. uncommon importance. Vayal means fields. Thirumangai alwar made the unadulterated soles of the considerable number of devotees as fields which develops Bhakti with no weeds. Vayalaali implies the proprietor of such Bhakti developing grounds T.e name Thiruvaali too sought that reason just for Thiruvaali = Thiru + Aali. Aali is the term proportional to Alinganam ie embracing as Alwar embraced the Lord at that place, it was named Thiruvaali Narashima, he picked up the name "Vayalaai Manavalan" (Manavalan implies one who is sweet to the listens). Thirumangai Alwar adored five Narashimaars symbols througout his life. Out of that 2 of the Narashimars and one little Utsavar symbol of 'Master Senthaiku eniyan' are exhibited at Thirunagai even today. At Thirunagari, alwar represents a seeker included in burglary. It's been said that at Devarajapuram half mile far from Thirunagar, just Alwar victimized Lord Narayana. Today as a token of rememberence a capacity "Vedupari Utsavam" is led on the Panguni uthiram day.

Festivals

Thirumangai Alvar Mangalasasana Utsavam – January/February
Vaikundha Ekadashi – December/January
Panguni Uthiram – March/April

Nearby Temple

Sri Deiva Naayaga Perumal Temple
Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Sri Vaigundha Nathan Perumal Temple
Perarulaalan Perumal Temple
Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal Temple
Sri Seganmaal Ranganatha Perumal Temple
Sri Kuda Maadu Koothan Perumal Temple
Thirivikarama Perumal Temple
Sri Narayana Perumal Temple

Significance

Though Thiruvaali and Thirunagari are about 3 miles away from each other, these two are considered as a Single Divyadesam only. We can worship first Thirunagari, then Thiruvaali, Thirudevanar Thogai and finally Thiruvellakkulam at one stretch. Those seeking wisdom and prosperity pray to Lord here.

Accessibility

Rail

Nagapattinam railway junction is the nearest junction which connects Thiruvarur in the west, Nagore in the north, Velankanni in the south and Karaikal in the east.

Air

The nearest Airport to reach Sri Lakshmi Narashima Perumal temple is Tiruchirapalli Airport.

Road

The State Express Transport Corporation operates buses connecting Nagapattinam to Bangalore, Thiruvanathapuram and Marthandam and other major cities.

Temple Address

Sri Azahiyasingar Temple, Thiruvali,
Thirunagari Thirunangur, Nagapattinam District,
Tamil Nadu, Pincode - 609 106.