This Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple, which may be the sole sight-seeing in the area, was built in the town itself in the Dravidian style of rock-cut architecture. These temples were founded in large part thanks to the efforts of the Madurai Nayaks and the Adhiyamaans of the seventh century. One of Lord Vishnu’s incarnations, Lord Narasimha, is mentioned in the temple’s narrative. The Pandya monarchs are thought to have constructed the temple around the eighth century. Due to a curse they carried with saints, the two guardians of heaven were born as the ruthless Hiranya brothers during the Krutha Yuga (one of the ages in Hindu mythology).
In one of his incarnations, Lord Vishnu killed the younger Hiranyakshaka because of his evil acts. Due of his unwavering determination, the elder Hiranyakasipu practiced thapas for countless millennia. Because of his perseverance, Brahma Deva granted him blessings, including the assurance that he would never encounter the deaths of people, animals, the earth, or the sky, or that he would never enter or exit residences using any kind of tool.
Having the ability to live forever, he commanded everyone to acknowledge him as God. All of the world’s sacred rites were discontinued since it was impossible to consider a human to be related to God. Then, concerned Devas and saints accompanied by Brahma appealed to Lord Vishnu to get Hiranya’s healing. This is how Lord Vishnu took on the form of Lord Narasimha. During the Ramayana period of Treta Yuga (next century to Krutha Yuga), Lord Hanuman used Sanjeevi herbs that he brought from the Himalayas to heal Lord Rama and others of their pains. Then in the Himalayas, Hanuman took its place.
The Lord Narasimha god he was delivering got lost on his way back via the sky. Meanwhile, the sun was rising, signaling the start of the day and compelling him to perform the morning rites that led to his illumination. He was shocked to see the same Lord Narasimha god standing directly in front of him after the ceremonies were completed. He attempted to hoist it up as he was ready to begin the journey. He finds out that Lord Narasimha wants to remain here indefinitely. Lord was present, so he wanted to stay there. As a result, Lord Anjaneya continues to offer prayers in front of the Narasimha Swamy temple while standing outside.
The Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple is situated in the Namakkal district’s town of Namakkal. Hanuman, a Hindu god, is the object of devotion. It is built in the Dravidian architectural style. The temple’s history revolves around Narasimha, a Hindu god Vishnu avatar who appears in place of Hanuman and Lakshmi. At eighteen feet (or five meters) in height, the picture of Anjaneyar is among the highest representations of Hanuman in India. “Sri Vaikhanasam” comes after the Agamam.
A hall supported by pillars leads to the sanctum inside the temple. The Tamil Nadu government’s Hindu Religious and Endowment Board is in charge of overseeing and maintaining the temple.
Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple Timings:
The temple is open from 6 AM to noon & 4 PM to 8 PM.
Anjaneyar Jayanthi 2022:
The celebration of Hanuman Jayanti honors the birth of Lord Hanuman. The festival was held on April 16 this year. Visit official website of Liturgical Temples or Temples in Chennai to know more about temples.