Yoga Narasimha temple

Yoga Narasimha temple

Yoga Narasimha Temple is in Sholingur in Tamil Nadu.

Its original name was Gadikachalam or Chozhasimhapuram.

It is believed that Moksha is certain for those who stays for just 1 kadigai (24 minutes) at this place. Saptarishis desirous of having darshan of Nrisimha performed Tapas here and were rewarded within one kadigai. Hence this Kshetra is called Kadikachalam and Tirukadigai. Vishwamitra obtained the title of Brahmarishi when he worshipped Lord Nrisimha here for a kadigai. On the hillock nearby is the Sannidhi of Karudaruda Varadaraja. This is an important prathana sthala. People come here for warding off evil spirits.

The Moolavar on top of the hill (500 ft) is Yoga Narasimhar (Akkaarakani) seen in seated posture facing east.

Thaayaar - Amruthavalli.

Theertham - Amrutha Theertham, Thakkan Kulam.

It is also believed that Vishwamitra maharishi worshipped the Lord here for 1 kadigai & attained the Brahmarishi status. There is a sannadhi for Varadaraja Perumal with Garudan on the banks of the tank on the way to the top. There is a popular belief that worhsip at this sthalam will rid devotees of diseases and mental disroders.

The utsavar at the foot of the hill is Bakthavatsala Perumal (Thakkan). There is a sannadhi for Adikesava Perumal behind the utsavar. There are also sanndahis for Andal, Erumbiyappa, Thottachariyar.

The Anjaneyar on the smaller hill is Yoga Anjaneyar with Changu & Chakram (four arms).

External links

* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2003/08/22/stories/2003082201690600.htm The cave temple at Yanaimalai]


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