Poovarasankuppam is a very small village and is equidistantly located between Pondy and Villupuram well within Tamil Nadu.  The Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple located in a busy market area and the Temple has a 3 tiered Rajagopuram which is East facing. The Temple is supposed to have been built in the seventh century by King Narasimha Pallavan.  It is believed that Sri Narasimha Swamy vanquished and slayed Hiranyakasibhu and even after killing him the anger of Narasimha Perumal did not alleviate.  It is said He was found everywhere with uncontrolled anger.  On the request of the Spatha Rishis, Narasimha Swamy gave Darshan to them but the God was so resplendent and raging in anger, that the Saptha Rishis were unable to see Him. They therefore Prayed to Amirthavalli Thaayar to mitigate the anger of Lord Almighty so that they could have a good Darshan of Narasimha Swamy. The entire incident is said to had happened in Poovarasankuppam where a Temple was built for Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal. Hence this Poovarasankuppam Perumal Temple is known as Thennaga Ahobilam or South Ahobilam.  On entering the Temple there is a Bali Peedam, a Metallic Dwajsthambam and a Garudalwar too is seen there facing the Sanctum Sanctorum. In the Moolasthanam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal is found to be seated on a Silver Throne with His Consort Amirthavalli Thaayar seated on His left lap.  It is believed that one eye of Amirthavalli Thaayar looks at Lord Almighty whereas with Her left eye She views Her Devotees. The eyes of Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal and His Consort Amirthavalli Thaayar are said to be at an equal height here. Due to this factor many believed that there is no gender bias in this Temple and that both are treated on par equally. It is believed that this act of Thaayar Amirthavalli had brought down the flared up temper of Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal to a great extent. The Images of the Perumal and the Thaayar have been sculpted out of a black stone and looks so impressive.  The outer peripheral of the Temple has strong pillars everywhere and on these pillars are the Idols of different Gods which has been painted gorgeously.  The Thaayar occupies another Sub Shrine where She is East facing.  Likewise the Aandal too has a Sub Shrine which is East facing.  Between these two Sub Shrines another huge door leading out of the Temple but this has been kept closed permanently.  There is a Sub Shrine for Anjaneya Swamy and Lord Krishna or Gopalakrishnan.  An Idol of Ramanujar along with a Naga Devatha is found place on an elevated platform.  A huge oil lamp known as Anayaa Vilakku has been lit and kept in a glass enclosure.  There is a belief in this Temple that Devotees who pour Cow's Ghee and help in lighting the Anayaa Vilakku would get rid of all financial, health and family problems.  The Temple has a huge Yaaga Mandapam close to which lies the Vaahana Mandapam and most of the Temple's Vaahanam are safely kept here.  The Temple has a Madapalli or a Kitchen of its own and free Annadhanam is a Hallmark of this Temple for which purpose several steel tables and benches are neatly displayed and kept.  Many stories go around this Temple and one such story is that this Poovarasankuppam Lakshmi Narsimha Perumal Temple is so important than the rest as Sooryan occupies a prime position amongst the Navagraham. There is a Temple Pushkarani or a Sacred Tank.  Every Swathi Nakshatram day is very important in this Temple. Radha Sapthami, Vaikunta Ekadesi and Narasimha Jayanthi are celebrated in a grand manner. The only moot point is the Temple lacks adequate vehicular parking since the road opposite to the Temple is busy and narrow.  Therefore Devotees are advised to park their vehicles safely in closeby areas so that they could have a peaceful Darshan.

Temple Timing: 8 AM  to 12.30 PM  and 4 PM to 8 PM

Contact Details:  0413 2698191, Parthasarathy Bhattachariar 95851 78444,  94439 59995, Ramalingam, E.O. 78680 47049 and 99435 30122

Distance from Tindivanam to Poovarasankuppam is 51 Kms

Distance from Viluppuram to Poovarasankuppam is 24 Kms

Distance from Pondicherry to Poovarasankuppam is 32 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Poovarasankuppam is 178 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Villuppuram Jn.

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