The Visit to this Sri Viswaroopa Lakshminrusimha Swamy Temple at
Kattavakkam was a part of the “Narasimha Temples Visit” in Kanchipuram and
Tiruvannamalai District, on 24th March 2024, ie Panguni Uthiram day
conducted by Bhakti Ula, Pattabhi of Ashok Medicals Velachery, Chennai. Apart
from Narasimhar Temples, Vallakottai Sri Subramaniar Temple, Thennangur
Pandurangan Temple, and Perunagar Jyeshta Devi are also Covered in this visit.
ஸத்யக்ஞான ஸுகஸ்வரூபமமலம் ஷீராப்தி மத்யே ஸ்திதம்
யோகாரூட மதிப்ரஸன்ன வதனம் பூஷா ஸஹஸ்ரோஜ்வலம்
த்ர்யக்ஷம் சக்ர பினாக ஸாபயகரான் பிப்ராண மர்க்கச்சவிம்
சத்ரீபூக பணிந்த்ர மிந்து தவளம் லக்ஷ்மீந்ருஸிம்ஹம் பஜே
Moolavar : Sri Lakshminrusimha
Swamy
Thayar : Sri
Lakshmi
Some of the salient features of this temple are…
The temple faces east with balipeedam and Garudan.
Dwararapalakas are at the entrance of the antarala. Moolavar in the sanctum is
in a sitting posture with abhaya varada hastam. Maha Lakshmi is on the Left lap
of Nrusimhar. Adiseshan’s hood is on the top of the Nrusimhar.
Sri Viswaroopa Lakshminrusimha Swamy is sitting in
yogic posture on six peedas namely Aathara peedam, Koorma peedam, Padma peedam,
anantha peedam and yoga peedam. As per the sloka, Moolavar is in a pleasing smile “athi Prasanna Vadhanam- அதிப்ரஸன்ன வதனம்” to hear the devotees prayers. Nrusimhar is holding
Sudarsana Chakra and bow & arrow in
the upper hands and lower hands are in abhaya varada hastam. The Bow and arrow
indicate his next incarnation of Rama. Nrusimhar is in Athirudra form, with 3
eyes, ie the third eye on the forehead, similar to Shiva.
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The twelve Vajra Dhamshtras –teeth - on the Nrusimhr’s
face represent the 27 stars in the 12 zodiacs / rasis. The Navagrahas form in one
as Nrusimhar’s radiant face. The moon ( Chandra ) represents his left eye,
the Sun ( Surya ) on his right eye, and the Mars on his third eye. Venus ( Sukran
) on his nose, Jupiter ( Guru ) on his upper lips, Mercury ( Buthan ) on his
lower lips, Kethu on his right ear Rahu on his left ear, and Saturn ( Sani
Bagavan ) on his tongue make this Simhapura Sthalam a very special Parihara Sthalam.
The unique features of the Nrusimhar signify the six
incarnations of Maha Vishnu. The sacred weapons signify his four
incarnations. Koorma Peedam signifies the Koorma Avatar. Vajra Dhamshtram
signifies the Varaha Avatar, and Vajra Nakam signifies the Narasimha Avatar. The bow
and arrow signify the Parasurama and Rama Avatar and the Chakra signifies the
Krishna avatar. This Lord is holding the sacred weapons ( Vajranakam,
Vajradhamshtram, chakra, and Bow and Arrow ) which were used to destroy the
demons during his three incarnations and gave Saba Vimochanam to the two Dwarapalakas
Jaya and Vijaya.
The Nrusimhar also has special features of Nava
Nrusimhas similar to the Ahobhila Divya Kshetram in his Divya Mangala Vigraham.
The chakra in his hand signifies the Chatravata Narasimhar, Vajra Dhamshtram
signifies the Kroda Narasimhar, Vajra Naka signifies the Jwala Narasimhar, of Ahobila Narasimhar and Bhargava Narasimhar, the athi Prasanna Vadhanam of Malola Narasimhar can be seen in Sri Viswaroopa Lakshminrusimhar’s
divine face. The lord is holding Bow and arrow on his hands just like Karancha
Narasimhar. The Lord seated in the Yogic posture signifies the Yogananda
Narasimhar. Sri Viswaroopa
Lakshminrusimha Swamy’s beautiful eyes which respond to all our prayers
signify the divine eyes of Pavana Narasimhar.
Maha Lakshmi is sitting on his left lap, embracing
Nrusimhar with his right hand and holding a lotus in his left hand.
There are no images on the Deva koshtas. Utsavars are
in front of Moolavar. Alwars are in the antarala.
In praharam Garudan, Senai Nathar, Hanuman, Thanvandhiri,
Poovarahar, Lakshmi Hayagreevar.
Lakshmi Hayagreevar.
ARCHITECTURE
The whole temple was constructed with bricks and
cement concrete. The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum and antarala. The
sanctum sanctorum is on a platform with jagathy, vrudha Kumudam, and pattikai.
The bhitti starts with vedikai. The pilasters are Brahma kantha pilasters
with kalasam, kudam, lotus petals mandi, palakai, and vettu pothyal. The
prastaram consists of valapi and kapotam with nasi kudus. The Vimnam above the
prastaram is of two tiers, greevam and dravida sigaram. Maha Vishnu’s various
avatars are on the tala and greeva koshtas. There are no images on the Vimanam.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
As per Dasan, Sri ( Krupa ) Parthasarathy, an ardent
devotee of Maha Vishnu, Sri Lakshmi Nrusimha came in his dream and directed him
to construct a temple for him with a 16
feet tall image as Visvaroopa Lakshminarusimha at this place Kattavakkam. The Moolavar was installed in 2007. The Vimanam is called as Satyagyana
Vimanam.
The Sanctum Sanctorum and
Vimanam were completed and maha Samprokshanam was conducted in May 2011.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Viswaroopam will be from 07.00 hrs. to 07.30 hrs., pooja will be from 07.30 hrs. to
09.00 hrs. and darshan will be from 09.00 hrs. to 12.00 hrs. and 16.00 hrs. to
19.30 hrs.
Archana will be done only once a time in a day, ie during
pooja hours.
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are also
done on Nrusimhar Jayanthi, Vaikunta Ekadasi, and all-important Vaishna
festival days.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open between 07.30 hrs to
12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs. to 19.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Web
site: https://www.naraharikrupa.com/
The mobile numbers +91 9444711031 and +91 9443381432 may be
contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH
The temple is on Walajabad to Sunguvarchatram Road, about
5 KM from Walajabad Railway Station and Bus Stand. Walajabad is midway
between Chengalpattu to Kanchipuram, Tambaram to Kanchipuram, Via Padappai,
Oragadam, and Walajabad.
Autos are available from the Walajabad bus stand.
Nearest Railway station is Walajabad.
From Chennai bus routes are- 79 - Ashargana/Alandur
Bus Stop.
579 and 579A from Tambaram and 579, 160, 79 and 76 from
Kanchipuram.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE:
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--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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