Pachhai Vaarana Perumal Temple

Pachhai Vaarana Perumal temple is an old temple in Nazaratpet near poondhamallee,

The Sthala-purana of this temple is connected to a story in the Mahabharata. According to that story, when the Pandavas found it difficult to defeat the Drona who was fighting for the Kauravas, as they aware of Drona`s great affection for his son Ashvatthama, Bhima killed an elephant named Ashvatthama. Consequently that was told to Drona that Ashvatthama was dead. When Drona wanted to confirm this statement with Dharma who was known to speak only truth, he stated that Ashvatthama was dead, but added very softly that it was the elephant, so that drona could not hear it. Drona was shocked by hearing that his son is dead. He bent on giving up his life, which became easy for Pandavas to kill him. Dharma wanted to come out of this sin, hence he prayed Naraada and performed a Yajna at this Kshetra. Out of the sacrificial fire, Lord Krishna in the form of a green elephant appeared before him and blessed him.

Another importance of this place is it is the birth place of Swami Mudaliandan. Swami Mudaliandan was born in 1027 A.D to Anandanarayana Dheekshidar and Nachiyaramman. Anandanarayana Dheekshidar did not have any children for a long time. He undertook a yatra to Thiruvengadam to worship Lord Thiruvengadamudayan and pray for a child. On his way at Thiruninravor, where he stayed overnight Sriramar (Anandanarayana Dheekshidar’s thiruvaradana perumal) appeared in his dream and instructed that he need not undertake yatra to Thiruvengadam as Thiruanandazvan ( Adi Shesha, Five headed Serpent, on whom The Lord reclines ) has taken birth as Ramanujar in Sriperumbudur and that HE (Lord) himself will be born as his son to serve Sri Ramanuja. Thus Mudaliandan is an amsam of Lord Rama

Lord Vishnu (Pacchai Vaarana Perumal) in seated posture is the main diety of this temple. The Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in the temple as Amritavalli Thayar. There is a sanctum for Rama, which is seen with Devi Sita and Lakshmana. A separate sanctum for Mudaliyandan is of particular importance.

Twin temples of Tirumazhisai

Thirumazhisai is about 4 kms from Poondhamallee (Chennai) on the Tiruvallur High Road. It is just one KM away form Chennai-Bangalore High way. Sri Jagannatha Perumal Temple and Sri Vettrirundha Perumal Temple are two famous temples here. These temples are very anchient (more than 1000 years old) .
Sri Jagannatha Perumal Temple
This temple is Avarathastalam of Thirumazhisai Azhwar. The main deity in this temple is Sri Jagannatha Perumal in the sitting posture. A separate sannadhi is there for Thirumazhisai Azhwar. This temple is one of the three Jagannatha Kshetrams and is referred to as Madhya Jagannatha Kshetram. Puri is the Uthara Jagannatha Kshetram and Thirupullani is the Dakshina Jagannatha Kshetram.
Sri Veethirundha Perumal Temple
Anjaneyar carrying the Sanjeevi malai at the entrance is an inviting appearance to this temple.
In this temple Lord Vishnu is in sitting posture with his consorts on either side. The speciality of this temple is the Lord grants darshan with Ashtalakshmis. Four Lakshmis on the crown on all four sides, two Lakshmis i.e Sridevi And Bhudevi on either side. Don’t miss to have darshan of Ashtalakshmis.
Here Vinaya Anjaneya Swamy facing the north is a varaprasadi . It is believed that HE who fulfills the wishes of devotees and devoted worship of Him has reduced various kinds of sufferings of many people.
There is also a belief that without any doubt the prayers for visa are fulfilled in this temple.

Veetrirunda Perumal Temple in Nemili

Nemili is a small village situated 11 km from Thiruthani on the road to Nagalapuram. Here the

Lord is in sitting posture with Sridevi and Boodevi on either side. The Lord has "Prayoga Chakra" in His right upper hand, while the lower hand is in "Abhaya Hastha" pose. He wears big "Thirumann" on His forehead like the Lord in Tirumala.
The Utsavar is Vaikundavasar. Other idols seen are Venugopalar, Chakrathazwar and Kalinga Nardhana krishnar.
The speciality of this temple is Kalinganardhana idol. The Lord dances on the serpent's head and hold his tail by his left hand. In Rohini star of every tamil month, a Special "Thirumanjanam" and "Aradhana" are offered to this idol.
It is also a Rahu, Kethu parihara stalam. The temple was said to have been built in the ninth century by Aparajithan, the last of the Pallava rulers. The temple is also just three Km from Nallattur which is famours for its Jayaveera Mangala Anjaneyar temple.

Poondhamallee Varadharaja Perumal temple

Poondhamallee (in Chennai) is the birth place of Sri Thirukkachi Nambigal. a devotee of Varadharaja perumal of Kancheepuram. He used to travel daily from poondhamallee to Kancheepuram for Pushpa and Aalavatta Kainkaryam. At his old age, when he fell ill and could not go to temple, the Varadharaja perumal himself came down to his place to enable him to perform his duties. He had the power to speak with Varadharaja perumal.
There is a legend that the goddess Mahalakshmi rose from jasmine flowers and gave darshan to Sri Thirukachi nambigal. Sri Varadharaja perumal, Sri Venkatesa perumal and Sri Ranganatha perumal gave darshan to Sri Thirukachi nambigal at one place here.
The temple is around 1000 years old. There is a strong belief that sun god and Mars worshipped the Lord of this temple.
A festival for Thirukachi Nambigal is celebrated every year in the month of feb –march (that is tamil month of Masi) in a grand manner.
The main dieties are Sri Varadharaja perumal, Sri Venkateswara perumal and Sri Ranganatha perumal, Sthala Thayar is Pushpavalli Thayar. A seperate sannaidhi is also there for Sri Thirukachi nambigal. The temple is very near to poondhamallee bus stand.

Pudhupakkam - Sri Veera Anjaneyar temple

ஸ்ரீ ராம ஜெயம்

அஸாத்ய ஸாதக ஸ்வாமின் அஸாத்யம் தவ கிம்வத
ராம தூத க்ருபாஸிந்தோ மத் கார்யம் ஸாதயப்ரபோ

Every one knows that Anjaneyar is very powerful. Here, a few lines about the Veera Anjaneyar temple of Pudhupakkam.
Pudhupakkam is a small village located near kelambakkam (on the way - in Vandalur - Kelambakkam. Road) . The temple is located on the top of a small hill. There are also steps to climb up the hill.
According to legend, it is said that Sri Anjaneyar while carrying the Sanjeevini Hill, stopped in this place for a while to perform Surya Namaskaram. Hence, It is believed that Sri Veera Anjaneyar in this temple is very powerful.

I wish everyone to have darshan and blessings of Sri Veera Anjaneyar of this temple.

Nithyakalyana Venkatesa Perumal, Thiruverkadu

Thiruverkadu is the well known place amoung us for its Sri Karumariamman Temple. Recently I came to know about the Kubera Lakshmi Samedha Nityakalyana perumal temple of Thiruverkadu. I wish everyone to visit this temple and get the blessings of Lord Balaji. The temple is situated very near to Thiruverkadu bus terminus. The Venkatesa perumal in this temple is in “Kalyana Thirukolam”. The other deities in this temple are Lakshmi Varaha perumal, Garudar, Anjaneyar. The temple timings : 6.30 to 10.30 A..M and 5.00 Pm to 9.00 Pm.. For more details click here

Lakshmi Kuberar Temple

Lakshmi Kuberar Temple and Arai Kaasu Amman Temple - Ratnamangalam near Vandalore , Chennai.
The name Kubera,is known to everybody because according to Hindu mythology, Lord Venkateswara borrowed money from Kubera and is still paying only the interest.
Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple is located at Rathnamangalam, a village near Vandalur in Chennai In this temple, Lakshmi Kubera is the main deity. The idol of Lord Kubera is seen with his family. Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of wealth and Kubera is the custodian of such wealth. Performing pooja to Lord Kubera is believed to enrich one's life. To have a wealthy and comfortable life, one has to perform Sri Lakshmi Kubera Pooja. . Poojas performed on Full Moon Day and half-moon days in November are supposed to bring the best results.
Very near to this temple, is 'Arai Kaasu Amman temple' 'Arai Kaasu Amman' is very very famous in relocating the lost or missed items or to remember where we have kept the things. There is a belief that She finds it for us and we just have treat her with some 'jaggery'. It has been true in most of my cases.
Sri Lakshmi Kuberar Temple is easily accessible from Tambaram (bus route No 55C) and is off the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Main Road. More information is available in the temple website. The temple Website: http://www.srilakshmikuberartemple.org/

Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams

Twelve Divya desam of 108 Divya Desam are in and around Thirunangur which is about 20 kms from Sirkazhi. Among the twelve, Thiruvaali and Thirunagari make up one Divya Desam. There are five Narasimha temples ( which are called pancha Narasimha Kshetrams) in and around Thiruvaali and Thirunagari. They are
Kuraiyalur -Ugira Narasimha,
Mangai Madam - Veera Narasimha,
Thirunagari - Yoga Narasimha, Hiranya Narasimha and
Thiruvaali - Lakshmi Narasimha

Chakarathazhwar

Tomarrow is Sudharshana Jayanthi.

Lord Maha Vishnu , the protecting god, holds the Sudarshana Chakra in His right hand. Sudarshana is the manifestation of the Lord’s will power..

• Lord Sudarshana is also called as Chakarathazhwar. He said to have manifested Himself in the month of Ani (Jyeshtha) and the star Chithirai (Chitra)

Chakarathazhwar Sannadhi in Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy temple complex and in the Varadaraja perumal temple in Kanchipuram are very famous. The another well known temple for Lord Sudarshana is Chakrapani temple at Kumbhakonam.

Sri Sudharsana Homam is considered as one among the greatest and sacred homams.

Nowadays, in many temples, Chakarathazhwar sannadhi is there, if we go daily to the Sannadhi of Chakkarathalwar and pray him whole heartedly we will be freed from our sins and can attain a great level in our lives.

Sri Ranganathar temple at Devadanam

The temple is located in Ponneri near Minjur.

In the Kolkatta highways (Grand North Trunk road) beyond the Tollgate at Karanodai., at about 2-3 kms from the Tollgate, is Thachur cross road. Then to turn right towards Ponneri. At about 2-3 kms from Ponneri, need to turn left and to travel for about 5 kms to reach the temple.
The main deity of this temple is 18 feet long Ranganathar made of Salagrama stones ( said to be longer than Srirangam). The temple is more than 1000 years old and also called Uthara Rangam.

While visiting this temple, one can also visit the following templse which are on the way:

• Siruvapuri Murugan temple click here for more details.
• There is also a perumal temple in Siruvapuri and is also recently renovated. Dont miss to visit this temple.
• Shree Varadaraja Perumal Temple is located at Minjur . The temple looks old and Lord Varadharaja perumal here is present along with his consort Perundevi thayar like kanchipuram. This temple is also known as “south kanchi”. Brahmotsavam celebrated in the month of May-June and the Garuda Seva is of main attraction in this temple.
• Kari Krishna perumal Thiru Ayarpadi : Thiru Ayarpadi is a small village, located 3 kms from Ponneri andthere is an ancient temple where the deity is called Karikrishna Perumal. Kari Krishna perumal is in a standing posture with a whip in His right hand, Left hand resting on His hip, balancing an Amrita Kalasam on His head. The moolavar in this temple is rest on the ground without any peetam. There is also a separate sannidhi for Soundaryavalli Thayar in this temple. It is believed as a prarthana sthalam where childless couples on worship are blessed with children.
  
  

Lakshmi Narasimhar Slokas

Lakshmiinrisimha Ashtottaram

Narasimha stotram

Narasimhar temples

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple - Narasingapuram

நாளை என்பது இல்லை நரசிம்மனிடத்தில்

This great temple of Sri Narasimhar is located about 55 km from Chennai, in a place named Perambakkam, while travelling from Chennai to Sriperumbudur on the National Highway. We have to take a right turn near Empee Distillers and travel through the road to reach this temple.
The main deity of this temple is Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar with Sri Lakshmi on his lap. He is found in veetrirundha (sitting) position. The perumal is gigantic: He is about seven feet high. The Thaayar is about five feet in height. The Perumal is also called 'Sri Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhar'. The Thaayar and Perumal are so beautiful. Periya Thiruvadi - Garudalwar, is about 4 feet high and 16 nagams (snakes) are found in his body as ornaments
Narasingapuram is said to be a great sthalam for all prarthanais and the Perumal is said to be 'Varapprasadhi'

Sevilimedu
Sevilimedu is a small village very near to kancheepuram. In this temple Lakshmi Narisimhar is in the sitting posture. The moolavar is around 7 feet high. Having dharshan of the perumal in the brightness of the ghee lamp is really wonderful. The utsavar's thirunamam is Sundara Varadhan . The Thayar's thirunamam is Soundaravalli thayar .

Singaperumal Koil

Singaperumal Koil is located about 48 km south of Chennai on the National Highway to Chengalpet. It is one of the famous Narasimhar temples in Tamil Nadu.
It is a beautiful temple, on a hillock, The main deity is seen here as Ugra murthy, holding Paanchajanya (conch) and Sudharsana Chakra, showing Abhaya Hastha in one of His hands. Narasimha Swamy here has 3 eyes and the third eye is shown by the priest while performing Haarathi.
In the Narasimha Avatara, Mahavishnu destroyed evil, and it is believed that if one gets the darshan of the Third Eye, all misery in life would be removed.
The Goddess here is Sri Ahobila Valli Thaayaar. The Urchavar here is called Sri Prahalaadha Varadhar.
In Shukla Paksha (15 moon days from new moon to full moon) and Krishna Paksha (15 moon days from full moon to new moon) the evening of the Trayodasi (thirteenth moon day) between 4.30 pm to 6.00 p.m. is called Pradosham. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha incarnated during Pradosham time. When we pray him during pradosham time, we will be blessed with prosperity. Pradoshams offer a powerful time for karma removal. PRADOSHAM is celebrated in this temple WITH THIRUMANJANAM during Pradosha kalam . Pradoshams on Fridays and Saturdays are very special.

Pazhaya Seevaram
Pazhaya Seevaram is one of the famous temple of Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar . This temple is in hilltop and is located about 20kms east of Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal koil on the Kanchipuram-Chengalpet State Highway.
The big highlight at this temple is Lord Kanchi Varadar’s annual trip to this temple i.e. Paari Vettai Utsavam. Every year Maatu Pongal day is one dedicated to the people of Pazhaya Seevaram. They are celebrating this day as ‘Paari Vettai’ Utsavam once in a year.

Nanganallur

Sri Navaneetha Krishnan & Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple (Old)

This is located in the Sarva mangala nagar. The temple has shrines dedicated Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, Navaneethakrishnan, Lord Rama, Lord Srinivasa Lord Hanuman, Andal, Alwars and Acharyas. . It is believed that there was an ancient temple at the place of the original shrine. Excavations in the site had discovered a bell, a plate and a lamp. A stone with inscriptions and five and a half feet high idol of Lord Vishnu conclude that the ancient temple was built in the eighth century during the Pallava rule.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple (New)

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar temple is in 24th Street of Thillaiganga nagar. The Lord blesses here in santha roopam under the umbrella of the five headed snake. There is also Lord Dhanvandhri in a separate shrine here.

Sri Yoga Narasimhar Temple in Velacherry

The posture of Sri Yoga Narasimha in this temple is west-facing with four hands and sitting, which is quite rare. The Goddess is Amirthabalavalli (the same name as She is worshipped in Sri Ahobilam). The Utsavar is Bhakthavatsala Perumal, flanked by Sridevi and Bhoodevi on His either sides.There is another Lord called 'Sri Veda Narayana Perumal' in Manimandapam from where Velacherry derives its another name 'Vedanarayana Puram'. He stands west faced with Prayoga Chakra (the discus missile is in the ready launch state).