Sri Laxmi Narasimmar Temple

Overview

This temple is located in Narasingapuram, Thiruvallur, at 55 kms from Chennai and 21 kms from Arakkonam. It is dedicated to Narasimma, who is avatar of Vishnu and his consort Laxmi. From the days of glory and grandeur that prevailed in South India the temple of Laxmi Narasimma at Narasingapuram still boasts the era of Cholas and Vijayanagara Rayas. The Laxmi Narasimma Temple is situated in the village of Narasingapuram, named after the temple.

About The Temple

There are many inscriptions seen on the outer walls of the main corridor (Prakaram). On the wall facing south, an inscription, in Tamil dating back to 1105AD, records the consecration of a temple and a gift of oil for two lamps. Another inscription dating to the same year tells offerings and lamps.
An inscription on the wall facing north of the Nachiyar temple dating back to 1070AD describes the rule of Kulothunga I. Another inscription dating back to 1125AD and to Vikrama Chola Deva records the sale of land for registration and one on the Western side in Tamil, records the sale of land for the temple.
The original idol of the procession deity of the Laxmi Narasimma temple at Narasingapuram is believed to be belonging to the early Pallava period (6th-8th century AD) and at least 1400 years old.

About The Deity

Narasimma here is one with a smiling face and is referred to as Shantha Moorthy. Another speciality at this temple is the posture of MahaLaxmi, who is seen facing the devotees. In typical Narasimma temples, the goddess is seen pacifying and cooling the angry Lord (Ugra Moorthy) and hence her face is turned Him. Since the Lord is seen here as a calm person, she has turned her attention to the devotees, blessing them.
MahaLaxmi Thaayar and Lord Narasimma are seen embracing each other. Hence, the Lord is referred to as Kalyana Laxmi Narasimmar. Opposite the Laxmi Narasimma temple is the west facing Anjaneya Sannidhi. The speciality of this deity is his tail is twirled back on to his head.

Festivals

1. Narasimma Jayanthi
2. Adi Poora
3. Rama Navami

Significance

This Narasingapuram is said to be a great place for all the prayers and the deity is said to be "Varapprasadhi" (granting whatever the boon we ask for). Devotees who are affected by Chevvai (planet) dosham can visit this temple. By continuously worshipping this Sri Narasimmar for 9 Swathi star days all the wealth and health problems, obstacles in marriage get vanished. Here, Garuda is seen with sixteen kinds of snakes around him. Hence, this place is said to be liberation from Naga Dosham.

Accessibility

Airport

The nearest airport is in Chennai.

Railways

The nearest railway station is Kadambattur on the Chennai central- Arakonam suburban route. Auto-rickshaws are available to the temple which is around 6 km from the station.

Road

The nearest bus terminus is Thiruvallur.

Temple Address

Sri Laxmi Narasimmar Temple,
Narasingapuram, Kadambathur Taluk,
Thiruvallur District - 631 402.
Tamil Nadu.