God
This temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha. Lord Narasimha is in a majestic seated posture (veera asana pose) with his right feet placed on the ground and the left leg in a folded position. His left hand is positioned as if He is inviting the devotees (Aghwana Hastham) while His right is in abhaya hastham posture blessing them.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Vadamadurai Bus Stand |
32.6 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Palaiyam Railway Station |
7 KM | 139 |
 Tiruchirappalli International Airport |
78 KM | 07373774163 |
Architecture
It is said that the furious Lord Narasimha after the Hiranya Samhara was intercepted by the Devars and Maharishis at this place and hence was known as Devarmari formerly, now called Devarmalai. The Devars solaced him and Maharishis with the holy water obtained from the "Moksha theertham" which they created here. There is no Raja Gopuram at the entrance. Today, it is seen as a Mottai Gopuram. There is a separate Thaayar Sannidhi with a separate Deepasthambam where lamps are lit on special occasions. There are centuries old inscriptions at the entrance of the Thaayar Sannidhi that tells the story of the temple. Nayaks, belonging to the Kurivarkothram in Bellary, came here to Palayam, 5kms West of this temple. They were the earliest of the Nayaks and their stay here marked their first entry into this region after capturing Puliyur through their killings of Vengals. Pandyas were very impressed with the Nayaks and presented them with lands. Nayaks, who were adept at grazing cows, would bring the cows every day to this forest area of Devar Malai.
Religious Significance
Sri Kadhir Narasinga Perumal, Karur Devarmalai the Moolavar is Sri Kathir Narasinga Perumal also called as Ugra Narasimhar. The Lord sits with folded left leg, showing Agvanamudra (inviting His bhaktas towards Him) with left hand and the right hand showing the Abhaya Hastham, which clearly tells us that He is there for all of his bhaktas. The upper two hands hold Sangu and Chakkaram. The presence of Thri Nethra (third eye) is a rare manifestation. It is said that the furious Lord Narasimha after the Hiranya Samhara was intercepted by the Devars and Maharishis at this place and hence was known as Devarmari formerly, now called Devarmalai. The Devars solaced him and Maharishis with the holy water obtained from the Moksha theertham which they created there.
The Mahabharatha Udham, it is said that Lord Krishna as per his Guru Sandipini's instruction has done Thirumanjanam with the holy water taken from Moksha teertha, which was created by Devars for Narasimha aradhana.
History
Kathir Narasinga Perumal temple in Devar Malai, a temple whose story dates back to Hiranya Samhara and who construction in its present form to the Nayak period.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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