Lakshmi Narasimhar Nanganallur
Vaishnavite Temples, Chennai District
God
Lakshmi Narasimhar, facing east
Goddess
Lakshmi along with main deity
Other Gods
Navaneetha Krishna, Pradosha Narasimha, Chakrathazhwar, Vishwaksena, Nammazhwar, Vedanta Desikar, Sanjeevi Anjaneya, Ramanujar
Lakshmi Narasimhar Nanganallur is a new structure which has built up on the remnants of an ancient structure. Lakshmi Narasimhar Nanganallur has a beautiful and tall 5 tiered Rajagopuram at the eastern entrance, which is followed by a small temple tank and spacious premises. A large temple car is also present for the annual festival procession.
Holy water (Theertham) – No information
Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information
History
Lakshmi Narasimhar Nanganallur is a new structure which has been built over a ruined Pallava period Temple. Recent excavations revealed a five-and-a-half feet high idol of Mahavishnu indicating the original temple was built in the eighth century during by Pallavas. Along with this was also recovered some more idols, a rare kind of bell and a lamp. A stone with an inscription was also found mentioning a gift of gold/land made by one Kaveri Thenkarai Ravichathiran to keep two Lamps burning perpetually.
Legend
No information
Directions
Lakshmi Narasimhar Nanganallur is behind Dharmalingeswarar Nanganallur which is between the first and second Easwaran Koil streets which is north of MMTC Colony Main road. We recommend using the map below to visit all the temples in this area as it can get confusing for new visitors. There are many other temples in Nanganallur, most of which are of recent origins – Arthanareeswarar, Hayagrivar, Guruvayoorappan, Dharmalingeswarar, Rajarajeswari, Anjaneya, Ayyappa, Amman and more. All these temples are beautiful and popular. Plan for half a day to visit them as desired.
Stay and Food
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