Keelapavoor – Lakshimi Narasimhar
1500 Years Old Ancient Temple
Historic Prominence
Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at Keelapavoor 635109 Tenkasi District of Tamilnadu. This temple is also called Dhakshina Ahobila (south Ahobila) is considered to be 1200-1500 years old.
One such form of the Ugra Narasimha is his depiction with 16 hands. Ugra Narasimha with 16 hands is seen only in very few temples, one such is in a serene Place of Keelapavoor. Narasimha Perumal graces in sitting form facing west. The sanctum sanctorum is small in size as in cave temples. Lord Prasanna Venkatachalapathy with Mother Alarmel Mangai graces facing east in front of the temple. The sacred spring in the temple is praised as Narasimha Theertham.
Specialty about Temple
Temple details
Lord name – Narasimhar
Goddess name – Alamel Mangai
Tirtham (Holy water Point) –Narasimha tirtham
Thala vriksham (Sacred Tree associated to the temple) – Bilvam
Agamam – Kamika agamam
Rituals for Remedies
People appeal to Lord Narasimha for relief from DEBT burdens and for Marriage to happen standing delayed due to some reason or other. Devotees light ghee lamps and circumambulate the prakara 16 times offering Panaka, a sweet drink as Nivedhana. They perform abishek with milk and green coconut on Swati star days and on Pradosham days.
Temple Timings
Daily 6.30am to 10.30pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Location
Keelapavoor 627806 10km from Tenkasi. Near Courtallam Nice Weather 28 °C, Wind W at 10 km/h, 87% Humidity
Important Festival Day
Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January, Narasimha Jayanthi, Purattasi Saturdays in September-October, Swathi star days are the festivals of the temple. Pradosham (13th day from new moon or full moon day) is also observed with special pujas.
Amazing Facts
Dhakshina Ahobila (south Ahobila) is considered to be 1200-1500 years old.
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The Devas and the rishis (sages) came to this place, Keezhapavur and performed a rigorous penance for several years.
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People appeal to Lord Narasimha for relief from DEBT burdens and for Marriage to happen standing delayed due to some reason or other.
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Around 300 years ago, the sound of Lions roar used to come from the temple.
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Ugra Narasimha with 16 hands is seen only in very few temples
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Singirikudi, a place near Pondicherry, the Lord resides as Ugra Narasimha depicted with 16 hands as seen in Keelapavoor.
