Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple

The legend of the temple is associated with Narasimha, an avatar of Hindu god Vishnu appearing for Hanuman and Lakshmi.

In this article, we will explore the temple's timings, its history, and answer some frequently asked questions to provide a comprehensive guide for visitors.

The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Narasimha was a human with lion face and slayed Hiranyakasipu on an evening time in a doorway, which was neither land nor air.

Hanuman (locally called Anjaneyar) was carrying an image made of Saligrama and Lakshmi requested him to get her a view of Vishnu in the form of Narasimha.

There is no roof over the sanctum and Anjaneyar has a unique iconography sporting a sword in his waist and holding a garland made of Saligram.

[6] The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Narasimha slaying Hiranyakasipu as Prahlada prays
The Narasimhaswamy temple in the fort facing the Anjaneyar temple