Shri NarasimhaNarasimha Kshetras
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Sri Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal

Foot of Namakkal Rock Fort, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 637001

Sri Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal

Local name to be added

Ugra NarasimhaPrahlada Narasimha

Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal — Wikimedia

Location

Place

Foot of Namakkal Rock Fort, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 637001

Namakkal · Tamil Nadu · India

Stala Purana

The soul of this place

Carved directly into the monolithic granite hill of Namakkal during the 8th-century Pallava reign.

Special details

Situated right beneath the famous Namakkal Fort; features no roof over the sanctum rock, maintaining an ancient cave-shrine atmosphere. Deity: Sri Narasimha Swamy (cave temple sanctum) Majestic rock-cut cave temple murti depicting Ugra Narasimha flanked by Brahma, Shiva, Sanaka, Sanandana, and Prahlada.

Era · 8th Century CE (Pallava Dynasty)

Sacred rank

Devotee notes

For the yatri

Early morning darshan is usually quieter. Dress modestly, follow local temple customs, and confirm festival dates before travel. Keep the visit prayerful — this page is for devotee guidance, not ratings.