Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple, Singirikudi - sathya's visit

Описание: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple – Singirikudi

Moolavar : Narasimhar
Urchavar : Prahladhavaradan
Amman / Thayar : Kanakavalli
Thala Virutcham : Vilwa
Theertham : Five springs called Jamadagni, Indira, Brugu, Vamana and Garuda theerthas
Agamam / Pooja : -
Old year : 1000-2000 years old
Historical Name : -
City : Singiri Kudi
District : Cuddalore
State : Tamil Nadu

Temple History:

Singarkudi is a famous temple of Lakshmi Narasimha situated between Pondycherry and Cuddalore. The temple is replete with puranic lore. Lets us catch a glimpse of its spiritual history. The presiding deity is Ughra Narasimha with 16 hands.
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This is one of the 8 temples in Tamil Nadu, where Lord Narasimha provided darshan after the killing of Hiranya.
1) Singarakudi near Pondicherry/Cuddalore,
2) Anthili near Thiru Kovilur,
3) Parikkal near Kedilam,
4) Sholingur
5) Nammakkal
6) Singaraperumal Koil near Chengalpet
7) Sinthalavadi.
(8) Poovarasan kuppam

Festival:
9 days prior to Narasimha Jayanthi on the Swati Star day with car festival in Chithirai (April-May), Brahmmotsavam begins with flag hoisting. Theerthavari is celebrated in Masi Magam (February-March) in Puducherry sea. Pavithra Utsav is celebrated in Aipasi (October-November). Opening of the Paradise Gate (Sorgavasal) on Vaikunda Ekadasi day (11th day from the new moon) in December-January, Garuda Seva in the evening of the day and Theerthavari on Mattupongal day falling generally on January 15 or the day next in some years, are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Temple's Speciality: As desired by his devotee Prahladha, Lord Narasimha graces in a huge form with 16 hands in the sanctum sanctorum along with Yoga Narasimha and Balanarasimha in small forms. It is rare to see three Narasimhas in a single shrine gracing

General Information: The temple has the reputation of renovations by Rajaraja Chola and kings of Vijayanagar. The five tier Rajagopuram (Main Tower) has seven Kalasas facing west and tall flag post called Dwajastamba. Mother Kanakavalli graces from a separate shrine facing east. Sri Andal, Garuda, Vishwaksenar, the celebrated 12 Alwars who sung hymns, Manavala Mamunigal, Thumbikkai Alwar, Vishnu Durga and Sri Anjaneya grace from their shrines in the corridor-prakara. There is also the Brindavan (tomb) of Ahobil Mutt 4th Jeer. During the festival days, special utsav is observed for the Mother on a moving plank called Oonjal in the 10 pillar mandap. Pujas are performed in accordance with Vaikanasa Agama procedures.

Prayers: Those mentally distressed, facing debt burdens and threats from enemies, obstacle in marriage proposals, affected by adverse planetary effects pray to the Lord in the temple. They also light ghee lamps on Tuesdays and perform Archana with Tulsi leaves.

Thanks giving: Devotees, on realizing their boons perform Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother offering Vastras and feed the visitors. Feeding the devotees is the main prayer commitment followed in this temple.

Opening Time: The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Address: Sri Narasimhar Temple, Singiri Kudi, Cuddalore. Phone: +91- 413-261 8759

Location : Singarkudi Koil is located in Tamil Nadu in Cuddalore District and get its name from the presiding deity, Lord Narasimha. It was also referred as Abhisupakkam. This place is located 6 kms away from Pondicherry on Pondy – Cuddalore Bus Route.

How to reach by road: (via – pondicherry to cuddalore main road) Pondicherry – Mudalaiarpet – Nainarmandapam - Murungapakkam – Ariyankuppam – Nonankuppam – Thavalakuppam – Singirikoil (or) Singirikudi.

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