Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar temple (ஸ்ரீ லக்ஷ்மி நரசிம்ஹர் கோயில்) Thalakarai

Published on December 1, 2011 in Temples ॐ

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Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar temple

Moolavar : Lakshmi Narasimhar
Urchavar : –
Amman / Thayar : –
Thala Virutcham : Eenja tree
Theertham : Theppam
Agamam / Pooja : Pancharathram
Old year : 500 years old
Historical Name : Davaipattinam
City : Thalakarai
District : Coimbatore
State : Tamil Nadu

Singers:

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Festival:

Special pujas on Swathi Star days. Narasimha Jayanthi and all Saturdays in Purattasi month (September-October) are the festivals observed in the temple.

Temple’s Speciality:

Opening Time:

The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Address:

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple, Thalakkarai, Mangarasuvalaipalayam, Coimbatore Dist.

Phone:

+91-4296 – 288 254, 99422 75502.

General Information:

Lord Narasimha appears with His conch and discus in the sanctum sanctorum under Chandravimanam. The philosophy is that Chandra, brother of Sri Mahalakshmi is taking care of the Lord. In the sanctum sanctorum both Lord and Mother are in a standing form. There is Sri Chakra in the seat (peetam) of Lord Narasimha. There is a salagrama in the Arthamandapa which was originally worshipped as SriNarasimha, called Aadhimurthy. Special pujas are performed to the Lord on New Moon, Full moon, Ekadasi (11th day either from New Moon or Full moon day) days and on Tiruvonam star days. The Eagle vehicle of Lord Garuda is opposite in a worshipping form. Lime and Tulsi are offered as Prasad, which devotees keep in their house for the welfare of the family.

Prayers

Devotees pray to the Lord here for family prosperity, release from debt burdens, develop calm qualities.

Thanks giving:

Perform Special Tirumanjanam applying sandal paste.

Greatness Of Temple:

Sarpa Vinayaka: In almost all Vaishnava temples, Lord Vishnu is found sitting on Adisesha the serpent bed. In temples where the Lord is in a standing form, Adisesha serves Him as an umbrella. In this temple, there is a shrine for Vinayaka in the Prakara with Adisesha serving him as an umbrella. Hence, He is called Sarpa Vinayaka. As this a Vishnu temple, Lord Vinayaka is seen with Adisesha. Those facing adverse effects of planets Rahu, Ketu and Mars and those worried on the welfare of children pray to Lord Vinayaka in this temple. Devotees perform Tirumanjanam with turmeric.

The temple is on the bank of a canal. Thalam means a canal and Karai-bank, hence the place is known as Thalakarai.

Temple History:

The object of Narasimha incarnation of Lord Vishnu was to destroy the Demon Hiranya. The demon had such a boon that he could not be killed by any power, any time, any weapon etc. Using the loopholes in his boon, Lord Vishnu took the Narasimha form (human body with a lion’s face) and destroyed him. The Lord was too furious then that nobody could go near Him. Mother Mahalakshmi sat on his lap and the Lord became calm and graceful. Based on this truth, in all Narasimha temples, Sri Mahalakshmi is seen sitting on the lap of the Lord. In this temple, Sri Mahalakshmi is in a separate shrine while Lord Narasimha is in another shrine. This is a very rare form in a Narasimha temple.

Special Features:

Location :
The devotee should reach Avinashi 40 kms from Coimbatore and proceed to Chevur 7 kms far from there. One has to travel further 4 kms from there and reach Dandukaranpalayam. The temple is three kilometers far from this place. It is advised to take a cab from Chevur.

Near By Railway Station :
Coimbatore

Near By Airport :
Coimbatore

Accomodation :

Coimbatore:

Hotel Blue Star: +91-422-223 636, 223 0635 (8lines)

Ambica Lodge: +91-422-223 1043, 223 1660

Hotel Aswini: +91-422-223 3405, 223 5454

Hotel E S S Paradise: +91=223 0276 (3 lines)

Sri Lakshmi: +91-422-223 6339 (6 lines), 433 4100

Sri Murugan: +91-422 436 2473 (5 lines)

Hotel Ramoos: +91-422-439 3000, 439 3311

Vaidurya: +91-422 429 7777