Narasimha Anjaneya Temple

Built around 30 years ago in Manimangalam Road in Mudichur, the southern outskirts of Chennai, Narasimha Anjaneya Temple is unique.

The stucco images at the entrance are interesting. Various Vanaras are seen playing different musical instruments. 

The temple with a tall tower (Gopuram) at the entrance covers a vast area. However, besides the main shrine, only two sub-shrines (Ganesha and Iyappan) are found.

The main shrine enshrines the stone image and metal icon of Hanuman. The metal icon is a usual Hanuman with his hands in Anjali mudra. However, the stone image is unique. The body has the features of Hanuman, but the face resembles Narasimha (lion face). Hence, he is named Narasimha Anjaneya.

It is said that the villagers wanted to construct a temple for Hanuman a few decades ago. The sculptor could not make the sculpture of Hanuman even after multiple attempts. The face resembled Narasimha than Hanuman. Later, as per the advice from Kanchi Maha Periyavar, the image with Narasimha's face and Hanuman's body was installed in the temple.

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