A Divya Desam in Kanchipuram dedicated to Vishnu's meditative Narasimha (man-lion) form, tied to the same Hiranyakashipu legend found at other Narasimha-focused Divya Desams elsew…
A Divya Desam in Kanchipuram dedicated to Vishnu's meditative Narasimha (man-lion) form, tied to the same Hiranyakashipu legend found at other Narasimha-focused Divya Desams elsewhere in India.
The temple shares Kanchipuram's exceptionally dense history of Vaishnava temple building across the Pallava and Chola periods, one of several distinct Narasimha-form shrines found within the wider Divya Desam network.
A Dravidian-style temple whose presiding deity is shown in a seated, meditative Yoga Narasimha posture, distinct from the more common ferocious depictions of this same avatar found elsewhere.
Narasimha is described in Puranic literature as Vishnu's fourth avatar, taking a half-man, half-lion form to destroy the demon king Hiranyakashipu; the Yoga (meditative) form here presents a calmer aspect of this episode, following the demon's defeat, distinct from the ferocious combat imagery more commonly associated with Narasimha elsewhere.
Darshan | Start | End | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morning Darshan | 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Open | Morning darshan and rituals are conducted. |
Midday Break | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Closed | Temple remains closed during afternoon hours. |
Evening Darshan | 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Open | Evening worship and darshan are available. |
Temple Closing | — | 7:30 PM | Closed | Final rituals conclude the day. |
Pooja | Time | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Ushathkalam Pooja | 7:00 AM | Free | Morning worship performed after opening the sanctum. |
Kalasanthi Pooja | 8:00 AM | Free | Morning rituals with flowers, offerings, and deeparadhana. |
Uchikalam Pooja | 12:00 PM | Free | Midday worship with traditional offerings. |
Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 PM | Free | Evening lamp ceremony with devotional chants. |
Irandamkalam Pooja | 7:00 PM | Free | Evening rituals and offerings. |
Ardha Jamam Pooja | 10:00 PM | Free | Final worship before temple closure. |
Darshan | Price | Waiting Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
General Darshan | Free | 10–20 minutes | Walk-in |
Special Darshan | ₹20 onwards | 5–10 minutes | Temple Counter |
Archana | ₹50 onwards | Immediate | Temple Counter |
Special Sevas | Varies | Advance Booking | Temple Office |
Seva | Time | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Thirumanjanam | Morning | ₹500 onwards | Sacred bathing ceremony performed with traditional offerings. |
Vishnu Sahasranama Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Recitation of Lord Vishnu’s names with devotional prayers. |
Tulasi Archana | Daily | ₹100 onwards | Offering of Tulasi leaves to Lord Yoga Narasimha. |
Special Alankaram | Festival Days | Varies | Decorative worship with flowers and traditional ornaments. |
Sankalp Pooja | On Request | Varies | Personalized prayers performed for devotees and families. |
Narasimha Jayanti Pooja | Festival Day | Varies | Special worship conducted with abhishekam and devotional rituals. |
Festival | Month | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Brahmotsavam | Vaikasi (May–June) | Annual festival celebrated with special poojas, decorations, and processions. |
Narasimha Jayanti | Vaishaka (April–May) | Important celebration with special abhishekam, alankaram, and devotional programs. |
Vaikunta Ekadasi | December–January | Special Vishnu worship with extended darshan and temple rituals. |
Purattasi Saturdays | September–October | Special prayers and offerings dedicated to Lord Vishnu. |
Adhyayana Utsavam | December–January | Recitation of Divya Prabandham hymns and Vaishnavite celebrations. |
Krishna Janmashtami | August–September | Special decorations, prayers, and offerings. |
Prasadam | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
Chakkara Pongal | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet rice preparation offered during worship. |
Puliyodarai | ₹30–₹60 | Traditional tamarind rice prasadam. |
Ven Pongal | ₹30–₹60 | Savory rice offering prepared traditionally. |
Laddu | ₹40–₹80 | Sweet prasadam available during festivals. |
Tulasi Theertham | Free | Sacred water distributed after darshan. |
Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (~75 km). Kanchipuram railway station is well connected to Chennai.
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📍 Yoga Narasimha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
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