Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal
| Narasimhaswamy Temple | |
|---|---|
Image of the temple entrance with Namakkal Fort in the background | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Namakkal |
| Deity | Narasimhaswamy (Vishnu) Namagiri Tayar (Lakshmi) |
| Location | |
| Location | Namakkal |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates | 11°13′20″N 78°09′51″E / 11.22222°N 78.16417°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian, rock-cut architecture |
The Narasimhaswamy temple is a temple located in Namakkal, a town in the Namakkal district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Narasimha, considered an avatar of Vishnu. The temple displays Dravidian style of architecture and Rock-cut architecture construction.
The legend of the temple is associated with Narasimha appearing here for his consort Lakshmi and Hanuman. Based on the architectural features, historians believe that the temple was built between the 6th and 8th centuries by the Adiyaman kings.
The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.