Narasimha Temple
Arulmigu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, South Ukkadam, Coimbatore
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is situated on the main road in South Ukkadam, Coimbatore. The temple is distinguished by its magnificent five-tiered, east-facing Rajagopuram. From the entrance, devotees descend three or four steps to reach the level of the temple premises. Immediately inside is a small four-pillared Mandapam housing a west-facing idol of Sri Garudalwar.
The entrance to the Moolasthanam is guarded by two Dwara Balakas. Further inside, a beautifully gold-plated threshold draws the attention of devotees. Images of Sri Krishna and Sri Mahalakshmi are etched on the threshold, with representations of Sri Garudalwar and Sri Anjaneya Swamy beneath them. A divine Thirumann and Srichurnam, flanked by the images of the Sangu and Chakkaram, adorn the upper portion, adding to the sanctity and splendour of the entrance.
Presiding Deity
The air-conditioned Sanctum Sanctorum houses the presiding deity, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, who faces east and is depicted in a seated posture with His Consort, Sri Mahalakshmi, lovingly seated on His left lap. The divine form of the Lord and His Consort is especially resplendent and inspires deep devotion among the worshippers. The temple is traditionally regarded as a place where sincere prayers are answered and devotees receive the blessings of the Lord without delay.
The Utsava Murthy of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is also present in the Sanctum Sanctorum. Every Sunday at around 6:00 PM, Sahasranamam is chanted before the Lord, attracting a large number of devotees. South-facing idols of Sri Nammalwar, Sri Ramanujar and Sri Manavala Mamunigal are also enshrined within the temple.
Deepa Mandapam
One of the most attractive features of the temple is the colourful embossed image of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy on the wall, flanked by idols of Sri Garudalwar and Sri Anjaneya Swamy. These north-facing images create a striking devotional setting. Devotees can offer ghee, oil and other materials for lighting lamps.
Behind this shrine is the spacious Deepa Mandapam, where devotees are permitted to light oil lamps. The hall is adorned with numerous colourful idols fixed to its walls, creating an impressive and spiritually vibrant atmosphere.
The west-facing wall features Sri Garudalwar, Sri Anjaneyar, Sri Nammalwar, Sri Ramanujar and Sri Manavala Mamunigal. Thirumann, Srichurnam, Sangu and Chakkaram motifs further enhance the devotional character of the shrine.
The north-facing wall is adorned with the Ashtalakshmi forms—Sri Adhilakshmi, Sri Dhanyalakshmi, Sri Veeralakshmi, Sri Gajalakshmi, Sri Santhanalakshmi, Sri Vijayalakshmi, Sri Aishwaryalakshmi and Sri Dhanalakshmi. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is seated majestically at the centre among the eight forms of Lakshmi.
The south-facing wall depicts the Dasavatara of Lord Vishnu: Sri Matsya, Sri Kurma, Sri Varaha, Sri Narasimha, Sri Vamana, Sri Parasurama, Sri Rama, Sri Balarama, Sri Krishna and Sri Kalki. A south-facing image of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is positioned prominently at the centre of these ten incarnations. The Deepa Mandapam also houses a large east-facing idol of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.
Peripheral Shrines and Temple Features
The temple premises contain several other important shrines and sacred features. An intertwined Arasa Maram and Veppa Maram stands within the temple precincts, beneath which is an east-facing Sri Vinayagar idol surrounded by several Naga Devatha idols.
At the rear of the temple is a spacious stage and open area where devotees can be seated during religious functions and where various temple rituals and celebrations can be conducted conveniently.
The temple also has an east-facing shrine dedicated to Sri Chakkarath Alwar, with a west-facing Sri Yoga Narasimhar shrine situated behind it. Another sub-shrine is dedicated to Sri Hayagreevar and faces east. A north-facing Paramapatha Vaasal, or Sorga Vaasal, is opened on the sacred occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi. There is also a south-facing shrine dedicated to Sri Anjaneyar.
### Devotee Facilities
The temple provides several facilities for the convenience of devotees. These include a dedicated lactation room for feeding mothers, a temple kitchen or Madapalli, and a spacious Annadhana Koodam situated at the rear of the temple. A book stall offers spiritual and devotional literature, while the temple office is also located towards the rear.
The temple attracts particularly large crowds on Saturdays. Exclusive vehicle parking for devotees is made available on Saturdays, while such parking is not available on other days.
### Festivals and Religious Celebrations
Several important festivals and religious occasions are celebrated at the temple with great devotion and grandeur. Among them are Narasimha Jayanthi, Hanumanth Jayanthi, Chithirai Brahmotsavam and all Purattasi Saturdays. These occasions draw large numbers of devotees and transform the temple into a vibrant centre of worship and celebration.
With its magnificent Rajagopuram, beautifully adorned shrines, extensive Deepa Mandapam, numerous Vishnu-related deities and thoughtfully provided facilities for devotees, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is an important spiritual centre in South Ukkadam, Coimbatore. The temple offers devotees an atmosphere of devotion, serenity and reverence centred on the divine presence of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and Sri Mahalakshmi.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is situated on the main road in South Ukkadam, Coimbatore. The temple is distinguished by its magnificent five-tiered, east-facing Rajagopuram. From the entrance, devotees descend three or four steps to reach the level of the temple premises. Immediately inside is a small four-pillared Mandapam housing a west-facing idol of Sri Garudalwar.
The entrance to the Moolasthanam is guarded by two Dwara Balakas. Further inside, a beautifully gold-plated threshold draws the attention of devotees. Images of Sri Krishna and Sri Mahalakshmi are etched on the threshold, with representations of Sri Garudalwar and Sri Anjaneya Swamy beneath them. A divine Thirumann and Srichurnam, flanked by the images of the Sangu and Chakkaram, adorn the upper portion, adding to the sanctity and splendour of the entrance.
Presiding Deity
The air-conditioned Sanctum Sanctorum houses the presiding deity, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, who faces east and is depicted in a seated posture with His Consort, Sri Mahalakshmi, lovingly seated on His left lap. The divine form of the Lord and His Consort is especially resplendent and inspires deep devotion among the worshippers. The temple is traditionally regarded as a place where sincere prayers are answered and devotees receive the blessings of the Lord without delay.
The Utsava Murthy of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is also present in the Sanctum Sanctorum. Every Sunday at around 6:00 PM, Sahasranamam is chanted before the Lord, attracting a large number of devotees. South-facing idols of Sri Nammalwar, Sri Ramanujar and Sri Manavala Mamunigal are also enshrined within the temple.
Deepa Mandapam
One of the most attractive features of the temple is the colourful embossed image of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy on the wall, flanked by idols of Sri Garudalwar and Sri Anjaneya Swamy. These north-facing images create a striking devotional setting. Devotees can offer ghee, oil and other materials for lighting lamps.
Behind this shrine is the spacious Deepa Mandapam, where devotees are permitted to light oil lamps. The hall is adorned with numerous colourful idols fixed to its walls, creating an impressive and spiritually vibrant atmosphere.
The west-facing wall features Sri Garudalwar, Sri Anjaneyar, Sri Nammalwar, Sri Ramanujar and Sri Manavala Mamunigal. Thirumann, Srichurnam, Sangu and Chakkaram motifs further enhance the devotional character of the shrine.
The north-facing wall is adorned with the Ashtalakshmi forms—Sri Adhilakshmi, Sri Dhanyalakshmi, Sri Veeralakshmi, Sri Gajalakshmi, Sri Santhanalakshmi, Sri Vijayalakshmi, Sri Aishwaryalakshmi and Sri Dhanalakshmi. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is seated majestically at the centre among the eight forms of Lakshmi.
The south-facing wall depicts the Dasavatara of Lord Vishnu: Sri Matsya, Sri Kurma, Sri Varaha, Sri Narasimha, Sri Vamana, Sri Parasurama, Sri Rama, Sri Balarama, Sri Krishna and Sri Kalki. A south-facing image of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is positioned prominently at the centre of these ten incarnations. The Deepa Mandapam also houses a large east-facing idol of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.
Peripheral Shrines and Temple Features
The temple premises contain several other important shrines and sacred features. An intertwined Arasa Maram and Veppa Maram stands within the temple precincts, beneath which is an east-facing Sri Vinayagar idol surrounded by several Naga Devatha idols.
At the rear of the temple is a spacious stage and open area where devotees can be seated during religious functions and where various temple rituals and celebrations can be conducted conveniently.
The temple also has an east-facing shrine dedicated to Sri Chakkarath Alwar, with a west-facing Sri Yoga Narasimhar shrine situated behind it. Another sub-shrine is dedicated to Sri Hayagreevar and faces east. A north-facing Paramapatha Vaasal, or Sorga Vaasal, is opened on the sacred occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi. There is also a south-facing shrine dedicated to Sri Anjaneyar.
### Devotee Facilities
The temple provides several facilities for the convenience of devotees. These include a dedicated lactation room for feeding mothers, a temple kitchen or Madapalli, and a spacious Annadhana Koodam situated at the rear of the temple. A book stall offers spiritual and devotional literature, while the temple office is also located towards the rear.
The temple attracts particularly large crowds on Saturdays. Exclusive vehicle parking for devotees is made available on Saturdays, while such parking is not available on other days.
### Festivals and Religious Celebrations
Several important festivals and religious occasions are celebrated at the temple with great devotion and grandeur. Among them are Narasimha Jayanthi, Hanumanth Jayanthi, Chithirai Brahmotsavam and all Purattasi Saturdays. These occasions draw large numbers of devotees and transform the temple into a vibrant centre of worship and celebration.
With its magnificent Rajagopuram, beautifully adorned shrines, extensive Deepa Mandapam, numerous Vishnu-related deities and thoughtfully provided facilities for devotees, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is an important spiritual centre in South Ukkadam, Coimbatore. The temple offers devotees an atmosphere of devotion, serenity and reverence centred on the divine presence of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and Sri Mahalakshmi.