5 Famous Narasimha Temples in Kerala

Five Famous Narasimha Temples in Kerala, India. Lord Narasimha Swamy is one of the most popular Hindu Gods worshiped across India. Narasimha Moorthy is the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu and is represented in half man and half lion form. Narasimha indicates the omnipresence of God in everything and the God is regarded as the Great Protector who specifically protects his devotees in times of need. In Kerala, there are only a few temples of Lord Narasimha when compared to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and the northern states on India. Below is the list of 5 Famous temples of Narasimha Swamy in Kerala.

Famous Narasimha Temples in Kerala, India

Kozha Sree Narasimhaswami Temple Kottayam

Kozha Sree Narasimhaswami Temple is a Hindu temple located at Kuravilangad in Kottayam, Kerala. This temple is one of the most ancient temples of Kerala. The main deity worshipped here is Lord Narasimhamurthy. This is the only swayambhu  idol of Lord Narasimha in Kerala.

Address: Kuravilangad, Kottayam, Kerala 686633, India
Phone: +91 4822 234309

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Thalassery Kannur

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is located at Thalassery in Kannur district of Kerala. The primary deity worshipped here is Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, flanked by Sri Pattabhi Narasimha and Veera Vittala on either side. There is a speciality that only Goud Saraswat Brahmin priests have the right to touch and offer services to the Lord. The main festivals celebrated here are Brahma Rathotsava, Karthik Pournami and Navarathri Utsav. The temple is well-connected by means of road, rail and air. The nearest railhead is Thalassery Railway station. The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport.

Address: Main Road, Pilakool, Thalassery, Kerala 670101, India
Phone: +91 490 2326244

Thuravoor Mahakshethram Cherthala

Thuravoor Mahakshethram is located at Thuravoor  in Cherthala, Kerala. The temple consists of sacred abode of Lord Sree Narasimhamoorthy and Lord Sree Mahasudarsanamoorthy. Two separate temples are in close proximity within the same compound. This is a very unique scene. The temple is well-connected by means of road, rail and air.

Address: Thuravoor PO, Cherthala, Kerala 688532, India
Phone: +91 478 2563050

Anayadi Pazhayidam Sree Narasimha Swami Temple Kollam

Anayadi Pazhayidam Sree Narasimha Swami Temple is located at Anayadi in Kollam, Kerala. The primary deity worshipped here is Lord Narasimha Moorthi. Festivals celebrated here are Anayadi Pooram, Navarathri Festival, Narasimha Jayanthi, Sreekrishna Jayanthi, Sapthaham. Anayadi Pooram is the one and only festival in which hundreds of elephants lineup for procession. During festive occasions the temple will witnesses a huge crowd of devotees.

Malaparamba Mattummal Narasimha Moorthy Temple

Malaparamba Mattummal Narasimha Moorthy Temple is located at Malaparambu in Malappuram, Kerala. The primary deity worshipped here is Lord Narasimha Moorthi. The nearest railhead is Angadipuram Railway Station. Autorikshaws are available directly from this station. For entering the Sree Narasimhamoorthy Temple devotees have to adhere to the Kerala Temple Dress Code.

Address: Malaparambu, Palacode PO, Malappuram District, Kerala 679338, India
Phone:  +91 9847359967, 9895671195