Sep 17, 2014

Sri Mukkur Lakshmi Narasimhachariyar Swamigal - Some Interesting facts



Sri SS with HIS eyes open. HIS mercy is limitless..shared by Srikanth Venkatesan  anna.

Following Taken from Nruhari Hrudayam
It is quite interesting to note that Sri Swamy
  • rendered his first upanyasam at the age of just five, at the lotus feet of Srimad Injimedu Azhagiya Singar, in the presence of his illustrious father.
  • used to pester his brother to teach him ganam well past midnight.
  • learnt the ENTIRE KAMBHA RAMAYANAM from his father at a very young age, during walks along with his father.
  • has composed songs not only in Sankrit, Tamil, Telugu but also in Hindi and English !.
  • used to run away from Mathurantakam School to his village MUKKUR as he was very fond of his mother.
  • was very fond of coffee and in his childhood days had even composed a song on Coffee which used to be sung with tune similar to the tamil song "BRINDAVANAMUM NANDA KUMARANUM, YAVARUKKUM PODHU SELVAMANRO".
  • would lock the front door of his house and hide the key since he never wanted the guests to leave.
  • would pocket the coins by hand clandestinely while playing carroms, when no one is watching.
  • was very fond of stationery. He was very fond of different types of pen and paper.


Sri Lakshmi Narasimhachariyar thiruvadigale saranam

Navaneetha krishnan Temple in Nanganallur - existed in Thretha Yuga


A detailed article about this temple from Hindu newspaper dated Friday, May 16, 2003
Nanganallur, an ancient shrine excavated and rebuilt. 
T. A.  SRINIVASAN writes.

Restored to pristine condition


AN ANCIENT temple, which had totally disappeared due to the ravages of time but was restored to its glory is the Lakshmi Nrisimha, Navaneethakrishnan Temple in modern Nanganallur, a suburb of Chennai, whose original name according to scholars was Nangainallur or the place where Goddess Mahalakshmi is enshrined and worshipped. It abounds with numerous temples, the most important among them being the Lakshmi Narasimha Navaneethakrishnan Temple, the Anjaneyar Temple with the over 30-ft high statue of Ramadhootha in it, and the Ardhanareeswarar Temple, where an ancient Sivalingam, found in a temple tank and identified by the Paramacharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, as that of Ardhanareeswara, has been enshrined. 

While the last two mentioned are strictly modern structures, the Narasimha temple has been built over the remnants of what was an ancient temple, which existed during the pre-Pallava period.

The Narasimha temple, which has been built on a 10-ground site, was over 1,500 years old, according to the "Ashtamangala Prasnam" conducted by Sri Narayana Namboodiri of Guruvayur. The Prasnam revealed that the original temple had shrines for Lords Lakshmi Narasimha, Navaneethakrishnan, Rama and Srinivasa and new shrines for these deities should be built. It also said the entire temple complex was razed to the ground in a fire centuries ago and "Bhoomi Sankarshana" should be performed there. It was also predicted that the digging would bring up some idols and puja articles along with the ruins of the ancient temple.

The levelling of the temple site started on April 5, 1974, and a bell, a plate and a lamp were recovered. The bell is said to be of rare kind as its top portion contains the images of both Sudharsana ( and the Panchajanya one inlaid in the other. A stone with an inscription was also found and it said that a land gift was made by "Kaveri Thenkarai Ravichathiran" to keep the two "Nandavilakkus" going. These articles as well as the five-and-a-half feet high idol of Mahavishnu found made the archaeologists conclude that the temple was built in the eighth century during the Pallava rule.

The members of the Krishna Bhakta Jana Sabha took the photos of the recovered articles and idols to Kanchipuram and met the Paramacharya on May 2, 1974, and explained the same to him. The sage of Kanchi blessed them. Sudarsana Homam, Sri Suktha Homam and Bhoomi Sankarshana Puja were conducted at the site on May 24 and Thirukkallam Sri Narasimha Raghavachariar, a renowned scholar, conducted the "Sthala Puja." Efforts of the Sabha bore fruit when the Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple was constructed and the Ashtabandana Mahasamprokshanam was performed on December 14, 1975. 

The "Sudarsana Yantram," which was kept in the Chakarathazhwar shrine at Kancheepuram, was brought to Nanganallur and installed under the Peetam of the idol by Sri Jayendra Saraswathi. Yagasala puja and other rituals preceded the Samprokshanam and the temple was then consecrated. The Sabha also introduced the "Pidi Arisi Thittam" by collecting one handful of rice and one rupee from the public for conducting the daily puja and other rituals.


The majestic five-tier Rajagopuram. — Pic. by M. Moorthy.

The temple complex slowly took shape with the construction of the Veera Anjaneya shrine through public donations and the Samprokshanam was performed in December 1976. "Koti Archanai" was conducted for Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar from June 19, 1978 and special "Thirumanjanam" with 473 Kalasams was performed to the Lord and His Consort. In course of time, the shrines of Sri Rukmani-Sathyabhama Sametha Sri Navaneethakrishnan, Sri Kothandarama, Sri Srinivasa, Sri Andal, Azhwars and Acharyas, including Sri Ramanuja and Sri Vedanta Desika, were established.

Sri Mukkur Lakshminarasimhachariar was a great source of inspiration for the Sabha members and the Lord was said to have appeared in his dream and told him that the temple existed in the Thretha Yuga and was known then as "Dakshina Deepalaya." It was here that Sage Jamadhagni, father of Parasurama, an incarnation of Lord Narayana, conducted the Narasimha Mahayagnam when the Lord appeared before him and he requested Him to stay in the place and bless the devotees.



The temple is a complete complex now with the Sudarsana shrine in the form of a car with "Vedachakra Vimanam." The idol of Sudarsana carries all the 16 weapons and on the other side is the image of Narasimha, seated on "Panchamuka Adisesha". Another speciality in the temple is that the Lord's Holy Disc, which was in "Prayoga Chakra" form and was unearthed during the digging operations, has been installed in front of the Chakarathazhwar shrine.

The temple has a 55 feet high and 30 feet wide Rajagopuram with five tiers and seven Kalasams. As one enters the temple through the Rajagopuram, he can worship Lord Ranganatha and Lord Krishna and then the 44th and 45th Jeeyars of Ahobila Math and Sri Mukkur Lakshmi Narasimhachariar in the Muka Mandapam. The doors of the Rajagopuram contain intricately carved floral designs and images of the Lord's incarnations.

Many annual and monthly festivals are conducted in the temple of which the most important is the Narasimha Jayanthi celebrated for five days. This year the festival began yesterday (May 15) with Thirumanjanam. Garuda Sevai will take place at 7 a.m. on Friday. Thirumanjanam will be performed to the Lord on the next three days and the Thirukkalyana Uthsavam will take place at 6 p.m. on May 16. The temple needs funds for its Vahanams and "Kannadi Maaligai." Donations may be sent to Sri Krishna Bhakta Jana Sabha, Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha Navaneetha Krishnan Temple, MMTC Colony, Nanganallur, Chennai, 600061. Donations are exempt are section 80 G of the Income-tax Act.

Sep 6, 2014

Naniruka bayam yen - Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy saying Dont worry, IM here to help you.


Looks like Sri Lakshmi Narasimha swamy is saying "Im here to help you ... Dont worry"...
Simple alankaram, but He looks wonderful to me, and im sure, it will be the same for all bakthas...

Feel like talking to Him .. :)

Love you Sri Lakshmi Narasimha...

Sep 5, 2014

Mudigere Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy


Mudigere Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy

Navaneeta Alankara Mudigere Narasimha






Photo: Navaneeta Alankaram on 29-July-2014
Thanks Ananth Krishna for the pic.. :)




Curd abhishekam for Sri Mudigere Yoga Narasimha swamy

different Ankara on all days of a week




Sri Lakshmi Varahar, Mudigere Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple



Sri Lakshmi Varahar, Mudigere Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple
Mudigere Yoga Narasimha swamy Temple Details

Mudigere Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in the village of Mudigere Village, Dudda Taluk, Hassan District, Karnataka, India. The main deity is Lord Yoga Narasimha Swamy (the Man-Lion avatar of Lord Vishnu). The temple is also an abode of Sri Lakshmi Varaha Swamy. The village is also home to Sri Anjaneya Swamy, whose temple is just a few hundred meters from the main temple.

The manjekaapu seva or the turmeric alankaram for Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy at this temple is widely famous. The Thirimajjana seva or Abhishekam for the Lord Yoga Narasimha will be organized every now and then and the frequency of the seva is more during weekends.

        The temple has a huge number of devotees from far and wide across the land. Every yearrathotsavam will be organized at the temple on occasion of Sri Chandramana Narasimha Jayanti andSri Souramana Narasimha Jayanti. The temple's Chief Priest Mr.Sridhar may be contacted for all kinds of queries on sevas to the lord.

Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy temple at Mudigere is approximately 850 - 900 years old. This temple is believed to be built by the legendary architect Jakanachari during the Hoysala times. The temple is constructed in Hoysala Style architecture. It is evident from the finely turned pillars in the temple. 

           The temple is built on a platform of about 10 feet above the ground. There are stairs to the temple and on climbing the stairs; one can see the main mantap (mukha mantapa) of the temple and a surrounding platform which is currently being used as sitting place for devotees on special days while there is a gathering. In front of themukha mantapa, there is a room (garbha griha) which homes Sri Lakshmi Varaha Swamy (the shanta moorty for Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy). The temple is divided into three parts, viz. the garbha grihawhich homes Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy, sukhanasi which separates the garbha griha from the navaranga. The navaranga is supported by 4 huge stone pillars which are finely turned.

           The main deity is Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy. The idol is sculpted in a beautiful Hoysalan style and is about 7feet tall. The deity is in yogasana position and hence called as Yoga Narasimhar. 


Temple Location : Mudigere Village, Dudda Taluk, Hassan District, Karnataka, India. 

Temple Website : http://mudigeretemple.weebly.com/

Facebook link : https://www.facebook.com/mudigereyoganarasimhatemple?fref=photo

Mudigere Temple contact details

Mr. Sridhar                : +91 99452 99923 (Chief Temple Priest)
Mr. Anantha Krishna : +91 99020 63911 (Temple Priest)