God
Narasimha is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here Lord faces East in a sitting form, mother is sitting on his lap.
Goddess
Goddess Mahalakshmi is the consort of Lord Narasmiha. Here God and Goddess is in a smiling form.
Interesting Facts
- This is one of the four Narasimha temples in this region. The others being Anthili (near Thiru Koviloor), Poovarasan Kuppam (15kms North of Panruti) and Singiri (12kms South of Pondicherry).
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (36°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (34°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (30°C during day and 20°C during night)Monsoon season – July 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.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
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.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Parikkal Bus Stop |
350 MTRS | 9444648309 |
 Parikkal Railway Station |
2 KM | 139 |
 Puducherry Airport |
101 KM | 0413-2255506 |
Architecture
A new 5 tier Gopuram had constructed in Dravidian style of Architetcure. The roof tower above the sanctum (vimana) is known as Ashtakona Vimana. The holy spring Garuda theertha is northwest of the place. Inscriptions on the temple walls confirming the rich history behind this temple are the several inscriptions found on the outside walls of the temple dating back several hundred years, prominent among them include the fish shaped inscriptions. This leads one to two inferences: One, the Pandya kings, whose symbol was a ‘Fish’, may have contributed to this temple in a big way. The other is the story relating to Vasantharaja, who one night saw in his dreams fishes near this place an indication of impending victory in his battle against the Asura.
Some of the other prominent inscriptions as follows
- 13th Century AD inscription indicating contribution by Pallava king Koperuchingan.
- 14th Century AD inscription that describes the contribution of Thiru Bhuvanam Chakravarthy Konerinmai Kondaan.
- Another inscription shares light on the tax exemption in nearby villages -Tiruvennai Nallur, Aanathur and Sithanthur and using these funds for the improvement and maintenance of this temple.
- Raja Raja Chozhan-I is said to have constructed the temple tank.
- Renovation of the temple by Pallava and Nayak king.
Religious Significance
A king, Vasantharajan by name was a staunch devotee of Lord Narasimha and wanted to build a temple for his Lord. He organized necessary Yagnas for three nights headed by his Guru Sage Vamadeva. Many kings responded to his invitation and gathered there. When the Yagnas were about to begin, demon Parikalasuran came with his army to destroy the proceedings. The Guru immediately prepared a talisman with the Mantras, Arakshara and Amirthakshara, tied in the hands of the king and hid him in a bush. Yet the demon attacked the king with his battle axe. Rising to rescue His devotee, Lord Narasimha destroyed Parikalasura with all flaming fury. As the Lord destroyed Parikalasura here, the place is called Parikkal.
King Vasantharajan begged the Lord to be ever calm to grace the devotees approaching His feet. Divine Sculptor Viswakarma made the idol which Sage Vamadeva installed here. Lord, with Mother grace the devotees. Due to lack of attention in the years that followed, the idol was covered by an ant-hill. Lord appeared in the dream of a dumb boy and told him that He was covered by the ant-hill. The boy informed his experience to the people, who unearthed the idol and built a new temple.
History
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is 1000 - 2000 years old.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 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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