Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar: Parikkal, Vizhpuram Dt.

Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar: Parikkal.



The place Parrikkal is about 3 kms from Vizhupuram to Ulunderpet Road.







Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar is seen seated facing east under Ashtakona Vimanam in this temple.



Main Deity is Lakshmi Narasimhar and Thayar known as Kanakavalli. Here in the temple we see both Narasimhar and Lakshmi Thayar are seen embracing each other which denote Lord Graces his devotees with mercy. Anjaneyar is seen in the inner sanctum.




Teertham here is known as Nagakoopam / Garuda Teertham.



We get darshan of Veera Aanjaneyar and Baktha Aanjaneyar in the temple. Sri Varadaraja Perumaal is seen facing south. Lord Vinayakar and Garuda are seen in the temple.




Sthala Purana says to rescue his devotee King Vsantharajan, Lord Narasimhar with flaming fury destroyed demon Parikalan in this place. Hence the place is known as Parikkal



King Vasantharajan requested Lord Narasimhar to stay in this place and bless his devotees. Lord obliged for his worship. The idol of Narashimar was made by Viswakarma the sculptor and installed by installed by Guru Vamadevar of King Vasantharajan.




[Lakshmi Narasimhar][Guru Vamadevar][sculpture Viswakarma][Veera Anjaneyar][Baktha Anjaneyar]

Thiru Vellakulam, Annan Koil.

1. Annan Koil:
   
   
   One of Thirunangoore Divya Desa Temples
   The temple is in Thiru Velvikulam 8 kms from Seergazhi. The temple is known as Annan Koil.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Sri Annan Perumal in standing posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi facing east. Urchavar is Sreenivasa perumal and Padmavathy Thayar. We see Thayar sannidhi of Poovar Thirumagal Nachiyar as we go around the prakaram. Pushkarani is known as Swetha Pushkarani, which is in front of the temple.
   
   
   
   Sanctums of other deties seen in the temple are Garuda, Kumudha Valli Nachiyar, Nammazwar, and Manavala Ma Munigal.
   
   
   
   Purana: Prince Swethan, son of King Dunduraman of soorya vamsam, was blessed with a life of only 9 years. Knowing this, Swethan had his Upadesam from Marutha Muni. He started penancing here in this place under a Vilva tree after having a dip in Swetha Pushkarani.
   
   
   Lord Vishnu was happy with his prayers and blessed him a life like Markandeya.
   
   
   Kumudha malar (flower) used to bloom in this pushkarani and Devalokha ladies used to pluck these flowers. Kumudha Valli Thayar with Kumudha malar was brought up by a Brahamin. King Thirumangai wanted to marry Kumudha Valli Nachiyar.
   
   
   To marry her he had to fulfill certain conditions of her, finally he was known as Azwar and the King was known as Thirumangai Azwar. He married Kumudha Valli Thayar, here in this place. We see a separate sanctum for Kumudha Valli Nachiyar in the temple.
   
   
   Importance: Perumal in this place is considered as elder brother of Tirupathy Balaji. Offerings to Balaji of Tirupathy can be offered in this place, if it is not possible for one to give the offerings at, Tirupathy due to various reasons