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<p>An old inscription in the Lakhsmi Narasimha temple which describes about the establishment of the presiding deity’s Urchavar idol “Prahaladha Purandhara” that is named after the lord’s avathar purport says “ Narasinga perumal temple is situated in the village of Narasa Nayakar Puram that is |
<p>An old inscription in the Lakhsmi Narasimha temple which describes about the establishment of the presiding deity’s Urchavar idol “Prahaladha Purandhara” that is named after the lord’s avathar purport says “ Narasinga perumal temple is situated in the village of Narasa Nayakar Puram that is |
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nearby Coovam (age old chola era saivist temple village) and under the jurisdiction of the Jayamkonda Chola Mandalam of Chandragiri kingdom’s southernmost part. The name of Narasa Nayakar Puram has become Narasingapuram in the later period because of colloquial reference of the village to the |
nearby Coovam (age old chola era saivist temple village) and under the jurisdiction of the Jayamkonda Chola Mandalam of Chandragiri kingdom’s southernmost part. The name of Narasa Nayakar Puram has become Narasingapuram in the later period because of colloquial reference of the village to the |
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temple and its deity. </p> |
temple and its deity. </p> |
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===Nearby tourist places (Temples)=== |
===Nearby tourist places (Temples)=== |
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Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple is located about 55 km from Chennai, in Narasingapuram, Vellore, while travelling from Chennai to Sriperumbudur on the National Highway.[1] Devotees have to take a right turn near Empee Distillers and travel through the road to reach this temple.From the days of glory and grandeur that prevailed in South India the temple of Lakhsmi Narasimha at Narasingapuram still boasts the era of Cholas and Vijayanagara Rayas.[2] The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is situated in a the village of Narasingapuram believed to be named after the temple.
History
In the early period of Cholas Saivism took prominence and Vaishnavism was suppressed by it. Even amidst the situation prevailed in south India the temple of Lakhsmi Narasimha enjoyed patronage and was well governed. Later at the glorious era of Vijayanagara nayaks where Vaishnavism flourished and given much importance in both politics and as a religion, the Lakhsmi Narasimha temple became important along with sriperumbudur which is a Divya desam. And the temple is also nearer to sriperumbudur. Vijayanagara Nayak Emperors patronised it and gave many villages as charter to the temple’s development and as well as the religion.
Stone inscriptions
There are as many as 14 inscriptions in and around the temple in which two of them belong to the Chola period. And this stands evidence that the temple even survived the Saivism wave that took effect under the Cholas in the early period like many other important Vaishnavite temples that survived it in South India in the early period.
Vijayanagara Inscriptions
The 12 stone inscriptions that are found in the temple dates back to the Vijayanagar period describe about the glorious past of temple and the Emperors.Most of the inscriptions belong to the reign of Emperor Atchudha Deva Maharaya describing about the donations and renovating construction led by his government at the temple. In those five important inscriptions belong to the years of A.D. 1533, 1534 and 1536 which are some of the important years of his rule. Emperor Atchudha Deva Maharaya is the younger brother of Krishna Devaraya whose reign was considered to be the golden period of south Indian history. One inscription belongs to the reign of Venkatapathy Deva Maharaya describing about his esteemed work for the temple. It dates back to the year 1608 and also considered to be the latest inscription to be found in the temple premises. All these inscriptions are in Sanscritised Telugu which is still a local language prevailing in the surrounding areas of Narasingapuram.
Significance
1. The diety also has the name 'Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhar' since holds Lordess Lakshmi closely (Aalinganam).
2. The Periya Thiruvadi (Garudazhwar) is about four feet heigh and about sixteen serpents adore his body as jewels.
3. Those who worship this temple for about nine Swathi Nakshatirams are entitled with complete bliss with respect to health and wealth and any associated problems in those vanishes.
4. The Perumal is also called 'Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhar' as he performs 'aalinganam' - holding Sri Lakshmi very closely.
5. Periya Thiruvadi - Garudalwar, is about 4 feet high and 16 nagams (snakes) are found in his body as ornaments.
6. It is believed that by continuously worshipping this Narasimhar for nine Swathi nakshathiram days, all wealth/health problems, obstacles in marriage etc., will vanish.
7. Lord Narasimhar here appears as Shantha moorthy and has a smiling face.
8. In the temple, Mahalakshmi in the lap of Narasimhar is facing the devotees and blessing them..In case of Ugra Narasimhar temples, Mahalakshmi is seen facing the lord trying to pacify the lord's anger.
9. The posture of Narasimhar and Mahalakshmi is called "Paraspara Alinganman" meaning both of them are embracing each other as compared to other temples where only Mahalakshmi appears in an embracing posture.
10. Garudan here has 16 types of snakes around and hence the devotees are freed of Naga dosham.
Village
Name History
An old inscription in the Lakhsmi Narasimha temple which describes about the establishment of the presiding deity’s Urchavar idol “Prahaladha Purandhara” that is named after the lord’s avathar purport says “ Narasinga perumal temple is situated in the village of Narasa Nayakar Puram that is nearby Coovam (age old chola era saivist temple village) and under the jurisdiction of the Jayamkonda Chola Mandalam of Chandragiri kingdom’s southernmost part. The name of Narasa Nayakar Puram has become Narasingapuram in the later period because of colloquial reference of the village to the temple and its deity.
Nearby tourist places (Temples)
There are a lot of nearby important places of temples in and around Narasingapuram.
1) Elamyankoturre - Arambasvarasr Siva Temple.
2) Koovam - Arulmighu Thiripuranthakar Temple.
3) Thakkolam - Jalanatheeswarar Siva Temple.
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