3 narasimhar temples

Lakshmi Narasimhar Temples - Singrikudi, Poovarasankuppam and Parikkal

Parrikal is a small village about 40 kilometers from Villupuram, Tamil Nadu.. Parrikal is famous for its ancient temple which houses Shri Lakshmi Narasimha.

Lots of Madhva Brahmin families of the Shri Vyasaraja Mutt order owe allegiance to Parrikal Lakshmi Narasimha as their Kula Devata. Wikipedia

Lakshmi Narasimhar Temples - Singrikudi, Poovarasankuppam and Parikkal- February 08, 2015 Posted by TRIPS AND BOOKS

We had the privilege to visit all these three Lakshmi Narasimhar Temples - Singrikudi, Poovarasankuppam and Parikkal, on a single day. These three temples lies on a straight line in the map.

Singiri Narasimha and Parikkal Narasimha temples are in a straight line and facing the Poovarasan Kuppam Narasimha.

Sri Lakshmi Narashimha Swami Temple, Singrikudi/ Abhishekapakkam

We started our trip from the Singirikudi temple. This is temple is situated about 3kms west of Abhishekapakkam road junction , off Pondicherry--Cuddalore Highway. We reached the temple very early at 7.30am before even the temple opens, and had beautiful first darshan. Here, the God Narasimhar is found in sitting posture as Ugra Narasimhar by killing the Demon King Hiranyakashipu with his hands. This seems to be one of the very ancient temples. After a very peaceful darshan and prashadams, we started at 8.30am, direct to the Poovarasankuppam.

Sri Amirthavalli Nayaki Sametha Sri Lakshminarasimha Swami Temple – Poovarasankuppam

After a quick breakfast in between, we reached the Poovarasankuppam temple at around 10.30am. Poovarasankuppam about roughly 20-25kms North of Panruti and the same distance East of Villupuram.

It's believed that the lord appreared here in the same form of Narashimha after the Hiranya Samharam at Ahobilam, hence, this temple is referred to as Dakshina Ahobilam.

A unique feature at this temple is the posture of Lakshmi. One eye of the Goddess is turned towards the Lord and the other eye is welcoming the devotees.

This is also another very ancient temple, There are culverts inside this temple dating back to the 3rd Century AD. Also, there are references to construction during Narasimha Pallava's reign (7th Century AD). There are also inscriptions indicating Krishna Deva Raya's visit to this temple (about 500 years ago).

After a very pleasant darshan, we quickly packed-up, as we need to reach Parikkal before 1pm since the temple will be closed by 1.30 and will open again around 4 pm.

Sri Lakshmi Narashima Swami Temple, Parikkal –Villupuram

We could reach Parikkal only at around 12.30 and there was already a heavy crowd over there. For a moment, we thought, whether we will have the fortune to see the darshan before noon or to stay till evening. We're blessed, had the good darshan at Paraikkal too, well before 1.30 pm.

People said, it's a great fortune to get the darshan of all these three temples on the same day. We're very blessed and made it on the same day.

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1 Comments to "Lakshmi Narasimhar Temples - Singrikudi, Poovarasankuppam and Parikkal"

thiruvidaimaruthur sivakumar said...

thank you for the write up. In the same way we left chennai early morning by a toyota innova with a group of six and reached Pondy and then singagirikudi and all was over by 9 a.m. from there we went to Poovarasankuppam via madukkarai and finished the dharshan and was over by 10.30 A.M. Then had a small flash break fast and took the road to villuppuram since the other road is not all that good and also the locals informed that a bridge is being constructed there and reached villuppuram junction. after travelling exactly 21 kms we were looking for the Anjaneyar Statue on our left but we could not locate. By then my Mrs. saw the board directing to Parikkal and took a right turn from NH and just looked back.

The Lord Anjaneya was still there but in front of him a shed was put up obstructing the view. Reached Parikkal (Rajagopuram work is going on) and had dharshan and all was over by 12.15.

Thereafter decided to be back to chennai but after a short distance took the left from NH and reached thirukkoilur which is about 28 kms from the junction and also visited the thrivikaraman temple and thereafter Sri Gnannanda swamigal Ashramam (5 kms from thrivikrama temple) finished and back to chennai by 9 pm.

The one and only important point is that you should leave early(though we planned 5 a.m. it got delayed to 5.30 a.m) and you need to forget your break fast and breaks then you can make it in half a day or else one full day is gone less thirukkoilur. going by bus you will be hardly able to cover only 2 or return to chennai by mid night for which you should be prepared.

Else make a stay in Pondy previous night and start the next morning also a fine option. I thank all the blogs, write ups, especially maps(as the tourist cab driver not at all aware of even one temple)which was very useful in making the trip worth.

2 March 22, 2016 at 4:06 AM Madan Krishna said...

There is no rule that states that all three Temples should be visited on a single day. This is the fake imagination of some one-time astrologers who ill-advice their Customers to visit three temples on a given day.

Visiting Temples on Working Days will help elderly devotees to have a pleasant Darshan of the Lord since there will be less crowd and spending a few minutes/hours inside the temple reciting some Slogans will give one a one-in-a-lifetime experience which should be felt and cannot be explained in words.

Please leave Saturdays and Sundays for Working Employees who can come to such Temples only on Saturdays and Sundays.

This way, one can easily visit two temples in the Morning before 12.30 p.m. and two temples in the afternoon after 4.30 p.m. either by your own vehicle (or) by Bus.

The entire Trip will be a memorable and enjoyable one with less stress on oneself.

Please advice your Blog Readers to spend more time in one Temple listening and reading the history of that Temple so that they will remember that visit for the rest of their Life. Also, Devotees can do their bit of Service to any Temple of their Choice which will help us maintain our Treasures for our future generations.

3 August 6, 2016 at 6:21 AM laksh said...
Thanks for your valuable info! We made a trip over the weekend and there is also another temple near Thirukovilur, which is often neglected. its in a place called Anthili and is very very small, but has a rich history. Try visiting it nxt time around...

4 April 11, 2017 at 7:18 AM AS said...
We just did Singarikudi, Poovarasankuppam and Parikkal in that order. We started at 7 from Chennai through ECR, had breakfast on the way (@ Sangeetha) and reached Singarikudi around 10.30 AM. After finishing the darshan there we reached Poovarasankuppam at 12 noon (takes 45 minutes from Singarikudi) and finished the last darshan by 12.30. We then headed to Villupuram for lunch (@ Bhojanalaya) by 1.30 pm and after lunch started by 3 and reached Parikkal by 3.30 (takes only half hour). The temple opens by 4 pm and by 4.45 pm we were done and then headed back to Chennai through the Chennai - Trichy NH. This way it was not a tight schedule and we could take it in our pace

At Parikkal an elderly person was giving a talk to the crowd that had gathered before the temple opening time, about the temple mahatmiyam including visiting the 3 temples on the same day in the order of Singarikudi, Poovarasankuppam and Parikkal - his logic being attend to the Ugra Narasimhar at Singarikudi first and then the other Narasimhar - he gave a lighter example that generally we tend to attend to an angry person first and so on similar logic - and then visit Poovarasankuppam and Parikkal where Narasimhar is peaceful along with Lakshmi devi. Other than this logic not sure if there is any other story

5 July 23, 2017 at 3:48 AM Divine blessings said...
Hi @Karthick... Visiting Ugra Narasimhar at Sigirigudi first and the Lord at Parikkal is Yoga Narasimhar. Visiting Parikkal last is said to leave a peaceful vibrations

6 October 14, 2017 at 1:50 AM - KARTHICK said...

Sir You are correct. The Most of the Devotees are informed the same only. As such we are coming from Erode so we thought that Parikkal will be easy for us to reach then PoovarasanKuppam then Sigarikudi. But the Gurukkal in the Temple told the same as you informed. So we are staying at pondicheery, Starting from Manakula Vinayagar, then Singarikudi, then Poovarasankuppam finally we have a Dharsan at Parikkal then Home with out any Break. Anyway Thankyou for the courtesy.

7 MARCH 27, 2016 / SRAMADOSS
Have you heard of Sayana Narasimhar ? You would have seen Narasimhar fiery form or merciful or Lakshmi Narasimhar . But, around Puducherry- Villupuram area, you have five Narasimha temples of which three fall in a straight line geographically and one Sayana Narasimhar , ( Map below) . It is said that if one prays at Singri-Poovarasankuppam -Parikkal on the same line in a single day , their wishes fulfilled .
It is also interesting to note that Sayana Narasimhars ( Thiruvadhigai) which I believe is not anywhere in India .

I thought of sharing my experience of visiting 1800 year old Parikkal Lakshmi Narasimhar temple today and other Narasimhars in my next mail .

It is believed to be a Parihara sthalam and devotees throng this temple praying to ensure job security and prosperity.

I have personal knowledge of devotees facing distress in job, promotion etc praying in this temple and getting what they wanted .

It is a small temple but crowded on holidays . Open from 0700 to 1300 hrs and again from 1600 hrs to 2000 hrs . It is said to be the kula deivam of Madhwas of Karnataka. Lord destroyed Parikalasura and hence the name Parikal.

Kanagavalli Thayar is sitting on the lap of Narasimhar. This is said to be the only temple where Lord and Mother are seen embracing each other to show that Lord Narasimha has shed his fury and graces devotees with all Mercy . His left hand around Goddess.
Veera Anjaneyar and Bhakta Anjaneyar grace devotees together and devotees spread Navadhanyam in his shrine and write on them their prayers . It is believed that their prayers would be fulfilled.

The priests claim that this is the only temple in India, where Lord Anjaneya gets the second right of Thirumanjanam after Lord Narasimha as against Thayar who gets Thirumanjanam after the Lord .

A few feet away , one can find Sri Haridasa Bhajanmandali where one can take rest and have food . During my visit a few years ago , I had been to this place to take rest and had coffee . Food can be arranged with prior intimation . They were very hospitable .(954146 223838).

How to reach:- Take the Madras- Villupuram-Ulundurpet- Trichy GST National Highway 21kms after Villupuram, Get down at Kedilam Junction

There are share autos plying between Parikkal and Kedilam Junction-

If travelling by car from Madras/ Villupuram, take a right(towards West) just before Kedilam Cross Road, cross the railway line to reach the temple (about 2kms from the railway line). Temple phone 9444648309,9944238917,9943073722

My note- Dear friends

I have visited the temple on my return from Kandamangalam LORD SIVA temple. It was around 11. 30 PM . The temple is about 300 metres after railway crossing. The gate was closed and I had apprehension since it was not opening for minutes. Then after passing a slow moving train it was opened. I was going by taxi. I made Archana and offered Holy basil garland. I was not knowing about the writing on paddy before the twin Anjaneyers. The lady giving archanathattu and garland told about it to me. The temple was not so crowded but busy. Temple closes by 1 PM. After visiting temple I had my return to Chennai.

Forwarded by R.Gopala Krishnan, 75 dated 28-6-2019 /REPOSTED ON 26-12-2019