ThirukKadigai - Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple

Om Namo Narayanaya namah

Ugram veeram mahaavishnum
jvaalantham sarvathoMukaam
nrisimha beeshanam bathram
mrtyu mrtyum namamyaham



Kshetram: Sholingur
Abode of: Yoga Narasimhar and Yoga Anjaneyar

Sthala Theertam: Amirtha Theertham (Thakkan Kulam)


Important Festivals: Panguni Uthiram, Nrusimha jayanthi, Hanumath Jayanthi.

Utsavams are conducted to Bhakthavatsalar temple which is at the bottom. Sundays of Kaarthigai month is said to be very auspicious were special poojas for Aajaneyar is done.

Sholingapuram is a punya stala famous for the Anjaneya Swami temple and Yoga Narasimhar. It is also known as Cholasingapuram after a Chola King discovered a Shiva lingam and built a temple here. These 2 temples are located on top of 2 hillocks, were Anjaneyar faces Narasimhaswami. The bottom of the hills, were the temples situated is called "Konda Palayam". Konda means Hill and Palayam means a town.

Sthala Puranam:
Once the saptha rishis, who were under going lot of sufferings from two asuras by name "kaalan and keyan" approached Indirathuyman, the King of North Madurai and sought his help. This was at the time when Rama avathar had come to an end. Lord Rama offered Anjaneya his Conch and chakram and asked him to help Indirathuyman. With Anjaneya's help the king annihilated the Asuras and relived the Rishis and bhaktas.

Hanuman had the darshan of Sri Narasimha avathaara who inturn asked him to stay in Sholingur and protect the devotees who visited Lord Narisimha to get his blessings. Since than, Anjaneya has made the small hill his abode as yoga Anjaneya facing Lord Narisimha.

In order to get the blessings of Narasimha Swami, the Saptha Rishis (7 great Rishis) did their tapas is this kshetram. Within 1 Kadigai (half an hour), Narasimhar gave his darshan as "Yoga Narasimhar". From then on this sthalam is also known as "Thirukkadigai".

It is also said that even if one sleeps for 1 Kadigai in this sthalam, he will get Mukthi.

This Kshetra has got a specialty in curing people who have been affected by evil spirits.

The Big Mountain (Periyamalai) is about 500 feet high where Moolavar - Yoga Narasimar is found in Irundha (sitting) kolam facing East.

Yoga Aanjaneyar is found in Chinna malai (small hill) at a height of about 200 feet facing Lord Narasimhar who is residing on top of the periya malai. This is the only sthalam were Anjaneya is found in sitting pose with four hands, holding Sangu and Chakkaram.

The Thaayar of the Sthalam is Sri Amirtha Valli and she is found in a separate sannadhi.

Nearby Cities/Towns
Arakkonam: 26 Kms
Chennai: 120 kms
Vellore: 43 Kms
Kanchipuram: 25 Kms

How to get there from Chennai
Air: The nearest airport is at Chennai.
Rail: One can reach Sholingar from Arakkonam which is well connected by rail.
Road: There are regular buses connecting Sholingur with Arakkonam, Vellore and Kanchipuram. On reaching Arakkonam once can get local buses or cabs to reach Sholingur.

Namakkal Digambara Aanjaneya Swami

Jai Bajrang Bali


asaadhya sadhaka swamin asaadhyam thavakim vadha
ramadootha krupasindho mathkaryam sadhaya prabho


Kshetram: Namakkal
Abode of: Anjaneya and Lakshmi Nrusimha
Sthala Vriksham: Jack Fruit


Important Festivals: Panguni Uthiram, Nrusimha jayanthi, Hanumath Jayanthi

Namakkal is a punya stala famous for the Anjaneya Swami temple and Lakshmi Nrusimha. It is also known as Dakshina Srisailam. It is is also one of the few thrimurthi kshetra where you find Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara in a single shrine. These 2 temples are located in the heart of the town.


Sthala Puranam: Lord Anjaneya the devotee of Lord Rama, While taking bath in the Kantaki River in Nepal had a divine direction to carry the Saleegramam ( arepresentation of Lord Narayana), down South. He was however told not to put the Saleegramam down in the earth. While he was flying Southward carrying the Saligrammam, dusk was settling and it was time for him to offer the evening prayers. He was looking for the pond and found the Kamalaya tank of Namakkal. As he was directed not to keep the Saleegramam stone down in the earth, he requested Sri Devi, to keep the Saleegramam, with her till he could finish his sandhyavandhanam. Mahalakshmi had come down to bhuloga to perform penance in order to mellow down ugra Nrusimha murthy after Hiranya Samharam. As time passed by Mahalakshmi couldn’t hold on to the Saligrammam and had to place it on the ground. Anjaneya returned and tried to pickup the Saleegramam.


Saleegramam's viswaroopam
Before anybody knew what had happened, the Saleegramam started growing big. Anjaneya tried to lift the Saleegramam with the knot of his tail. Alas! The Saleegramam broke and Lord Nrusimha in Ugra form gave dharshan to Anjaneya and Mahalakshmi. Lord said to Anjaneya that the penance of Sri Devi had ended because of the Saleegramam brought by him represented Hari in Ugra Nrusimhaform. That the place will be henceforth been known as 'Namakkal' ('Namagiri' in Sanskrit), since the Saleegramam had turned into a mountain here.


Digambara Anajaneya Temple
Anjaneya is in Digambara temple (with sky as the roof) facing and worshiping Lord Lakshmi Nrusimha and the Saleegramam. The Anjaneya in this kshethra is eighteen feet tall and is having dharshan of the Lord Lakshmi Nrusimha about 250 feet away. The eye of Anjaneya is in straight line with the patha [lotus feet] of Lord Lakshmi Nrusimha. One can witness Anjaneya having the dharshan of Lord's Lotus feet from the Garudalwar sannathi even today. The imprint of the footsteps of Anjaneya Swami is seen in the Kamalalam tank steps.


The Cave Temple
Lord Nrusimha in the main deity of the cave temple. Lord Nrusimha is facing west sitting with his right leg placed to the ground, and His left leg is placed on the right thigh. The sharpness of the 'vajra naka' with which Lord had performed the Hiranya samhara is worth noting. One can find blood stains when looking closely. Sri Jankan is standing on His left and Sri Sanadhan on to His right and telling the Lord about the day to day happenings in the world in His ears. On to his left Siva, and on to His right Brahma trying to mellow down the Lord. This is very rare to see the Trimurthis in one place. This place is also known by the name 'Trimurthi Sthala'. Though Lord is seen in ugra form here He is Lord Lakshmi Nrusimha since it is the place where Sri Devi is also present after her penance.


Nearby Cities
Erode - 48-km Karur - 31-km
Perambulur - 76-km Rasipuram - 27-km
Salem - 48-km Tiruchengodu - 34-km


How to get there from Chennai: The nearest airport is at Trichy. Rail: Namakkal is well connected by rail with the important towns.
One can reach Namakkal by road after getting down at Salem or Trichy. Road: There are regular buses connecting Namakkal with Salem, Trichy, Cuddalore and other important places within and beyond the state. For local transportation taxis, and auto rickshaws are available.