Azhagiyasingar

Azhagiyasingar

  • Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
  • Constructed by: To be updated
  • Years of construction: To be updated
  • Presiding deity: Narasimhar , An avatar of Vishnu
  • Consort: Velukkai Valli Thayar
  • Notes:
    •  VeL means desire TiruveLirukkai is a spot chosen by Narasimha out of his desire to stay here after Hiranyakashibu vadham to be able to kill other demons.
    • Associated with Parakaala Mutt/ Brahmatantra Swatantra mutt as established in lineage of Vedanta Desikan.Parakaala means beyond time.
    • Swami Desikan has composed a special stotra on this deity called kaamaasikaashtakam.
    •  Peyalwar and Tirumangai alwar mangalasaasanam has been done to this deity.

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