Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Parikkal

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One of the most famous Ashta Narasimha temples in Tamil Nadu; heavily visited for special Sundays and Swathi Nakshatra homams. This temple has no Rajagopuram and is situated at the centre of the village. At the sanctum Sanctorum, Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar is seen in a sitting posture with Goddess Lakshmi on His left lap. This is the only temple where the goddess Lakshmi is seen embracing the lord with her right hand on His back and both of them looking at the devotees to shower their blessings. In the sanctum, you will also see the idol of Hanuman which was installed by Vyasaraja. As told by the priest, the idol installed by Vyasaraja is very unique with a bell on the tip of the tail. It is also a distinctive practice in this temple that the food after being offered to the lord is offered to Hanuman. In all other temples, it is offered to the goddess. The utsavar moorthi is Narasimhar in a standing posture with His consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. One can also see the beautiful archa vigraha of Sudarshana and Lord Narasimhar Prarthana sthalam: This is known as a prarthana sthalam. It is a runa vimochana sthalam as well.Devotees throng to this temple to get rid of the Runa. Runa or debt here means the five dharmic runa. It is believed that only when we are absolved from these debts, we attain moksham. Devotees throng to this temple for rina vimochana and recite the Rina Vimochana Narasimhar sthothram. Deity: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy (facing west) Exquisite idol of fierce Narasimha with Goddess Lakshmi pacifying Him, seated on Adisesha.