Eluppanatham Abhayavaratha Kubera Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple, Coimbatore

Address

Eluppanatham Abhayavaratha Kubera Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple, Eluppanatham Village, Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu- 641302

Deity

Abhayavaratha Kubera Lakshmi Narasimhar

Introduction

The Abhayavaratha Kubera Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in Eluppanatham village, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity, Abhayavaratha Kubera Lakshmi Narasimhar, is a unique form of Lord Narasimha. The temple is believed to be over 1,000 years old and is situated 5 km from Sirumugai, a nearby town in Coimbatore district.

Puranic Significance

The temple’s origins are connected to a devotee who frequently visited Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh due to his profound devotion to Lord Narasimha. Lord Narasimha appeared in his dream and guided him to construct the temple in Eluppanatham village, earning the deity the name Kubera Lakshmi Narasimhar due to his northern orientation. Close to the temple is Anjaneyar, symbolizing the close connection between Lord Hanuman and Narasimha. Nearby is the Idugambalayam Anumantharaya Swamy Temple, further reinforcing the area’s sacredness.

Beliefs

The temple is a spiritual refuge for those seeking solutions to various challenges in life. It is believed that attending the monthly Sudarshana Homam on the auspicious Swathi Nakshatra day grants the following benefits:

Resolves issues caused by enemies.
Speeds up debt repayment.
Dispels evil thoughts and spirits.
Increases self-confidence and positivity.
Assists in securing employment opportunities.

Special anointing ceremonies are performed with 16 types of herbs and five types of homa (fire rituals), including milk homa. These are believed to help cure chronic illnesses.

Devotees seeking blessings for marriage, children, and general prosperity also participate in these rituals. Special arrangements and pujas are held during the Saturdays of the sacred Purattasi month.

Special Features

The temple highlights the balance of husband and wife in a household, symbolized by the harmonious presence of Lakshmi and Narasimha. Worship at this temple is believed to strengthen family unity and mutual respect between couples.
Devotees pray here for blessings related to family happiness, peace, and prosperity.
The temple is also revered for its ability to grant specific boons when worshippers pray with devotion.

Festivals

Daily pujas are performed, especially during the evening hours between 6 PM and 8 PM, with notable ceremonies such as:

Ko Puja (Cow Worship)
Aswa Puja (Horse Worship)
Lakshmi Kubera Yagam, a sacred ritual invoking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera for wealth and prosperity.

The day concludes with a solitary service at 8:30 PM, ensuring the deity is attended to with reverence and care.