Nanganallur Narasimha Temple

Nanganallur stands as a renowned locality on the fringes of Chennai city, often hailed as a temple haven due to its plethora of significant temples. Although the majority of these temples have been constructed relatively recently, one temple, in particular, holds our focus in this discourse: the Sarva Mangala Narasimha temple.

Within Nanganallur, there are two distinct Narasimha temples. This specific temple is distinguished as the "New Narasimha Temple" and finds its abode on the 24th Street of Thillai Ganga Nagar.

Rising on the edifice's first floor, the temple features the presiding deity, Shanta Narasimha, with Lakshmi gracefully seated on his left thigh. Serenely nestled beneath the protective embrace of the five-hooded serpent, Sesha, the exquisite and sizeable icon of Narasimha commands attention. At his feet, a miniature sculpture of Garuda stands, palms folded in reverence towards the devotees.

The sanctum also houses the processional depictions of Vishnu alongside Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi, as well as the utsav images of Lakshmi Narasimha. Further enriching the temple's spiritual tapestry, sub-shrines dedicated to Ganesha, Dhanvantri, and Sudarshana, with Narasimha adorning his rear, also grace this sacred space.

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