In ancient days Parikkal was called as Parikkalapuram.  It is believed that King Vasantharaja, a staunch Devotee of Narasimha Swamy initiated in building this Temple.  The Presiding Deity is Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.   His Consort here is Kanakavalli Thaayar.  In the corridor there are Shrines for Sri Varadharaja Perumal, Vinayagar and Garudan.  Generally, Narasimha Swamy Temples  are noted for their aggressive fury but this is the only Temple in India where the Lord and Mother are seen embracing each other.  Another unique aspect of this Temple is that two Anjaneyas viz 1) Veera Anjaneya and 2) Baktha Anjaneya are found together Blessing their Devotees.   It is astounding that  Anjaneya Swamy in this Temple gets the 2nd right for the Thirumanjanam, ahead of even Kanakavalli Thaayar.   This Temple was razed to the ground during the Moghul Invasion.  Subsequently Veera Narasimhan rebuilt and renovated this Temple with granites brought from the neighbouring Karnataka.  The Temple Vimanam is called as Ashtakona Vimanam.  It is also believed that this Temple brings miracle to the Physically and Mentally Challenged and also those suffering from Marriage Hardships.  This is one among the 4 Narasimha Swamy Temples found in this region and the inscriptions here go on to show as to how rich the Temple was historically.   Currently the Sanctum Sanctorum is under renovation till the end of 2020 and hence rituals for the Uthsavar are done by Ragavan Battachar in a temporary roofing.  Narasimha Jayanthi, Garuda Seva and Vaikunda Ekadesi are celebrated in style.  The Temple has a Chariot or Temple Car of its own.  Free Annadhanam to Devotees is a Hallmark of this Temple.

Temple Timing:   6 AM to 12 Noon  and 4 PM to 8 PM

Contact Details: Ragavan Battachariar -  99439 34152,  99438 76272,  9944238917 and  9943073722

Distance from Chennai to Parikkal is 193 Kms.

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