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Hill in Tamil Nadu, India

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Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Perumal Temple
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Perumal Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Deity
Location
Locationpolur
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Sampathgiri is located in Tamil NaduSampathgiriLocation in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates12°30′35″N 79°06′58″E / 12.50963°N 79.11615°E / 12.50963; 79.11615
Architecture
TypeSouth Indian architecture
CreatorVijayanagara Kings

Sampathgiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Perumal Temple is a huge hill in the centre of Polur, Tamil Nadu, India. This hill has been dedicated to Lord Narasimha and a temple was constructed in ancient times on the hill. Many celebrities and personalities have visited this temple and donated to its renovation. South Indian actor Sivaji Ganesan donated a huge amount for the renovation of the steps to the temple on the hill. The temple is very Important in the Vaishnavate tradition and is a Abhimana Kshethram.

Legend

Two great Rishis Performed severe penance in this hill towards Lord Narasimha. Lord was pleased and gave 1 mango two both of them. Both the Rishis fought for the mango and Pulasthriya Rishi cut Kolasthriya Rishi's hands. Even after this incident Kolasthriya Rishi continued his worship for 1 Mandalam (48 Days). After this incident Lord Narasimha Appeared Swayambu on the mountain and Showered his divine Grace towards the Rishi. He also retrieved his hands and told him to instal the Utsava murthi on the Foot of the hill.

Architecture and significance

The Temple Steps were built by the Vijayanagara Kings, and the temples were built in Various periods of History. There is cave Annai guaha and there are 2 theerthams Brahma teertham and pulasthirya theertham.

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