Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple a Rock Cur Cave Temple and Sri Anjaneyar Temple at Namakkal, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. AT NAMAKKAL

26^th November 2015

After the marriage of my co-brother’s daughter, I went to the Namakkal to have the darshan of Sri Anjaneyar, since my original plan of meeting Mr Aragalur Venkatesan was cancelled.  Also I have to board the Train Yercaud Express at Salem around 21.55 Hrs. Utilizing this opportunity went Namakkal. It was raining throughout my bus journey. The miracle was,  the rain stopped when I reached Namakkal. After Anjaneyar’s darshan tried  for Sri Narasimha Swamy’s darshan. Understood that the temple will be opened only after 16.30 Hrs, so skipped the darshan of Sri Narasimha swamy. Managed to take some snaps   and returned back to Salem without using my umbrella.

SRI  NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE, NAMAKKAL

Moolavar : Sri Narasimha Swamy

Thayar    : Sri Namagiri Amman

This is a rock cut cave temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The history of the temple is associated with the killing of Hiranyakashipu by Lord Vishnu in the form of Simha head ( Narasimha – human body with Lions head ). Thayar is called as Sri Namagiri Amman ( this place was nemed after Thayar ). This cave temple is facing west  and artha mandapam and sanctum Sanctorum are inside the cave. The temple is with two prakarams with out a Rajagopuram, but with an entrance arch. This temple is being maintained by Archaeological Survey of India ( ASI) and maintained by Tamil Nadu HRCE Department. This is a Thirumoorthy Stalam where we can see various avataras reliefs of Mahavishnu can be seen on the walls of the cave. Further details may be obtained from the temples website - http://www.namakkalanjaneyartemple.tnhrce.in/gallery.html

I went to the temple too early in the evening and could not see the rock cut sanctum sanctorum.

SRI ANJANEYAR TEMPLE, NAMAKKAL.

The Sri Anjaneyar  temple is just 300 meters away from Sri Narasimha swamy Temple.  Anjaneyar is in a standing posture  and facing  Sri Narasimha Swamy.  The sanctum is open to sky and there is a  story behind this.  Vadamala prayer  is a special  in this temple.

THE TEMPLE TIMINGS :

The temples is kept open between 07.00 Hrs to 13.00 Hrs and 16.30 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs

CONTACT DETAILS :

Temples web site : http://www.namakkalanjaneyartemple.tnhrce.in/gallery.html

AC EO’s mobile number is 97500 42615 and office land line number is 04286 233999.

HOW TO REACH :

TNSTC buses are available from many parts of Tamil Nadu and frequent buses are available from Salem.

Fro Bus stand ( near arch ) share auto is available, which charges Rs 5 and the distance approximately 1.KM from bus stand.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLES : CLICK HERE

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