Sholavandan Sri Narasinga Perumal Temple, Madurai

Address

Sholavandan Sri Narasinga Perumal Temple, Mannadimangalam – 625 207, Via Sholavandan, Madurai district. Phone: +91 4543 253 254 / 253 757

Deity

Narasinga Perumal Amman: Sridevi and Bhoodevi

Introduction

• Location: Mannadimangalam Village near Sholavandan Town, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
• Age: Believed to be 1000 years old
• Historical Name: Thozhi Ammal Puram
• Presiding Deity: Narasinga Perumal (Lord Vishnu in a standing posture)
• Depiction: Lord Narasimha has a smiling Vishnu face, not a lion face

Puranic Significance

• Mythology:
  • Hiranya, the demon king, performed severe penance to gain a boon of invincibility, leading to his tyranny.
  • His son worshiped Lord Vishnu, which angered Hiranya.
  • In the final confrontation, Vishnu appeared as Narasimha from a pillar, killed Hiranya, and restored dharma.

Beliefs

• Devotees pray for:
  • Removal of obstacles in marriage
  • Blessings for children
  • Relief from the adverse effects of Mars (Sevvai Dosha)
• Offerings:
  • Tirumanjanam (sacred bath)
  • Silk vastras and ornaments

Special Features

• Iconography:
  • Standing Narasinga Perumal with Mothers Sridevi and Bhoodevi
  • Sculpture depicting the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu
  • Unique penance sculpture of an elephant and lion
• Other Deities:
  • Shrines for Vinayaka, Santhana Gopalakrishnan, Saint Nammazhwar, Nagar, and Mother Durga
• Guardians: Anjaneya and Garuda Bhagwan as Dwarapalakas
• Architectural Features:
  • No flag post (Kodimaram) or Vimana
• Sacred Trees: Jack, plantain, and mango
• Theertham: Vaigai River

Festivals

• Celebrated Festivals:
  • Vaikunda Ekadasi
  • Margazhi Dhanur Month puja (December-January)
  • Karthikai Deepam (November-December)

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Mannadimangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Sholavandan Station

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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