Temples in and Around Trichy - Sree Anjaneyar Temple. Namakkal

The very mention of Namakkal brings to one's memory the gigantic figure of Lord Hanuman.  The deity stands 18-feet-tall, commanding awe and veneration.  The Maha Kumbabishekam for the temple was performed on November 22, 2009.  

Namakkal Anjaneyar

Namakkal Anjaneyar temple has more than 1500 Years history . The fort of Namakkal is guarded by a giant Anjaneya. The idol is so famous that it has been known as Namakkal Hanuman.Anjaneya is in Digambara temple [with sky as the roof] facing and worshipping Lord Lakshmi Narasimha and the Saleegramam. The Anjaneya in this kshethra is eighteen feet tall and is having dharshan of the Lord Lakshmi Narasimha about 250 feet [76 m] away. The eye of Anjaneya is in straight line with the patha [lotus feet] of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha. 

One can witness Anjaneya having the dharshan of Lord's Lotus feet from the Garudalwar sannathi even today. The imprint of the footsteps of Anjaneya Swami is seen in the Kamalalam tank steps.There was also a rumour in namakkal that the anjaneyar grows in height each and every year.They did some poojas and made Anjaneya to be calm because there should not be any disaster in the world.As time passes many would have been forgotton about this rumours.  

The principal deity worhsipped here is a beautiful carved murti of Lord Vishnu in the form of Sri Naraimha Swami. The beautiful murti and the ancient cave temple are carved out of an imposing hill.There is a separate shrine for Goddess Namagiri Lakshmi. The 18ft tall murti of Hanuman in Namakkal is an awe inspiring sight to watch. Anjaneya is in a 'digambara temple' [with sky as the roof] facing and worshiping Lord Lakshmi Narasimha and the Salagramam. The Anjaneya in this kshethra is eighteen feet tall and is having dharshan of the Lord Lakshmi Narasimha about 250 feet away. The eye of Anjaneya is in straight line with the lotus feet of Lord Lakshmi Nrusimha. One can witness Anjaneya having the dharshan of Lord's Lotus feet from the Garudalwar sannathi even today.

Worshipping Lord Narasimha

About Temple :

Namakkal is famous for the huge, life-size  Hanuman Statue [Anjaneynar] carved out of a single stone. The city lies at the foot of a huge rock, upon which there is a fort. The name Namakkal immediately brings to mind ‘Namakkal Anjaneyar’ – the temple of Hanuman at Namakkal. The idol of Hanuman is 18 feet or so in height, and stands under the open sky. Opposite to the Hanuman is a temple of Narasimha.

The Greatness of Lord Anjaneya:

It is said that Lord Anjaneya brought the Salakrama Hills from Nepal as instructed by his guru Narasimha Murthy and named it as Namakkal. The Lord presents Himself in Vishwarupa Dharshan with His hands worshipping in the open terrace, exposing Himself to natural calamities like flood, hot sun and storm. It is believed that He keeps on growing height wise. The people of Namakkal pray to the Lord for blessing them with good sense, health, boldness, success, wealth and fine speech.

History:
Sri Hanuman played a vital role in Lord Sri Rama’s kingdom. He had served Lord Sri Ram in all possible ways, as a servant in personal life, as a Minister in political operations, as a knight in his military role etc.,  Hence, he decorated himself with silk clothes, gold and diamond ornaments and short sword suitable to all his roles and responsibilities. With this same attire,togethe with jewels and decorations, Sri Hanuman came to Namakkal to serve  the Lord Sri Narashima. 

Sri Hanuman stands in all His splendour,  here in Namakkal.  

One more specialty of this temple is as follows: Lord Sri Hanuman does not have  a roof over Him, and He would prefer to stay in open sky. In the past centuries, people tried many times to build roof for Sri Hanuman, but Lord Hanuman did not accept it. It is said that Lord Hanuman appeared in one of the devotees dreams and declared as follows:

 “My supreme master Lord Sri Narashimha stays inside the cave. There is no roof for him as Hill is the natural roof by itself. Since, my master does not have the roof, I do not want to stay under the roof. Let me live under the open sky and do the service for Lord Narashimha for ever”.

Pallava kingdom built numerous stone sculptures in this temple, but could not build a roof for Sri Hanuman. This is the proof that Lord Sri Hanuman did not allow anyone to build a roof for him. Even ten years before, when the temple renovation was completed, the square portion of where Sri Hanuman stands, is left to the  open sky.  

Lord Anjaneyar 

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Devotees are said to frequent this temple day and night and offer their worship Sri Hanuman in all respects.  With the great Anugraham of Lord Hanuman, they get relief for all the problems. Devotees surrender to Sri Hanuman, who always takes care of his devotees with special attachment.

Devotees coming from all over the World to have Dharsan of this temple, offer sacred tulasi garlands, sweet-scented betel garlands and flower garlands for decorating Sri Hanuman. Devotees offer milk, ghee, honey, sugar and nuts with full of devotion.

Contact Details:

Executive Officer,

Arulmigu Narasimma Swamy Temple,

Kottai Naamakkal - 637 001

Ph : 04286 - 233999

How to reach Namakkal:

By Air:

Trichy and Coimbatore is the nearest Airport from Namakkal.

By Train:

Namakkal can be reached by Train from all Cities in Tamilnadu.

By Car / Bus:

Namkkal can  be reached by cars and buses from Trichy, Coimbatore, Karur, Thanjavur and Yercaud.