Chintalavadi Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Karur

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Chintalavadi,

Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District – 639 105

Mobile: +91 94886 12166 / 98404 91396 / 99721 91242

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Yoga Narasimha Swamy

Introduction

Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Chintalavadi Village in Krishnarayapuram Taluk in Karur District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is situated between Trichy and Karur at the banks of River Kaveri. Presiding Deity, Yoga Narasimha Swamy is considered as the family deity for thousands of Madhwa community all over India.

Puranic Significance

It was believed that Yoga Narasimha Swamy appeared in dream of a pious brahmin by name Aryaachar from Srimushnam. The Lord mentioned to the brahmin that a washerman was actually washing clothes on his back and told him about the exact location. He also asked him to locate the stone on which the washer man was washing and then carry it in a particular direction till the stone gains weight. At the point where he can no longer carry the stone, he asked him to keep it down.

As per the instructions of the Lord, Aryaachar went looking for the washer man and found him. When the stone on which the washer man was washing the clothes was turned they found Lord Yoga Narsimha carved on the bottom side of the stone. Aryaachar then carried the stone in the direction as instructed by Lord and when he came to the banks of Kaveri he had to put it down. This place is Chintalavadi. Subsequently, the place was experience lot of difficulties like drought, forest fire, etc. At this time Vyasaraya was camping at Srirangam and on hearing the news about Chintalavadi, he apparently travelled there and located the Yoga Narasimha Vigraha and started doing Abishekam and pooja. After that the place prospered. Vyasaraya also installed Gopala Krishna and Madhwa. People from various parts of India visit yoga Narasimha Swamy every year and he is the family deity for thousands of Madhwa community all over India.

Special Features

The temple is situated in a serene environment with lot of greenery around. A Canal taking water from River Kaveri flows through the backyard of the temple. Presiding Deity is called as Yoga Narasimha Swamy. He is housed in the sanctum. Yoga Narasimha is the family deity for thousands of Madhwas all over India and abroad. There is also an idol of Gopala Krishna can be found inside the sanctum. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. There is a shrine for Madhwa to the left of sanctum. It was believed that the idol was installed by Vyasaraja. There are excellent facilities available around the temple for a comfortable stay and for performing Sevas. There is also Venkataramana Temple in the village with Rayaru (Sri Raghavendra Swamy) Mrithika Brindavanam

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