- Special Features
Foundation Year1000-2000 years oldSthala TreeTheerthamDeva Pushkarini, Mahamaga TheerthamRathamArchitectureDravidian ArchitectureOther SpecialityThe place and temple occupy a great place of importance in the history of Vaishnavism. Being one among the celebrated 108 Divya Desas of Lord Vishnu, the temple has the famous Astanga Vimana above the presiding Perumal. Just a couple of Vishnu temples have this Vimana. This is also a historical place from where great Vaishnavite Acharya the author of Visishtadvaita philosophy and social reformer Sri Ramanuja preached the holy Narayana Mantra to everyone irrespective of caste discrimination sitting on this Vimana.
- Sthala Puran
Fuelled by the boon obtained from Lord Brahmma and the arrogance grown then, Hiranya began to harass the Devas. They sought protection from Lord Vishnu. Lord called them for a discussion to decide on the action against Hirayna. The sages, still afraid of the demon, told the Lord that the venue of the discussion should be such not known to Hiranya, which Lord approved.
Meantime, Kadhamba Maharshi was performing penance here on Lord Perumal. He had a boon that there should be no disturbance in the place of his penance. So this place-Tirukoshtiyur was chosen for discussion. Lord said that He would take Narsimha Avatar to destroy Hiranya. Pleased with the decision, Devas and sages begged the Lord to grant them the darshan of his forthcoming Avatar. Lord was too merciful to grant them the darshan even before it took place.
Yet, not contended with this darshan, Devas and sages begged the Lord to grant them darshan of His other forms too. Lord granted His reclining, sitting, standing and walking forms. As the Tirukkai (harships) of Devas and Rishis were solved in this place, it came to be known as Tirukkottiyur.
- Architecture
Lord Narasimha graces from the north side of Ashtanga Vimana. It is a different feature here that planets Rahu and Ketu are nearby to Him. Lord Narasimha also has His shrine in the prakara killing demon Hiranya. There is also a Swayambu Linga at the entrance of the temple.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
This is one of the temples where devotees seek relief from delays in marriage proposals. They also pray for prosperity in family.
Offerings to DeityDevotees light ghee lamps expressing their gratitude to Lord.
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsMasi Float festival in February-March; Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January and Purattasi Navarathri in September-October are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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