Thursday, May 14, 2020

Narasimha Temple, Puri, Odisha

Narasimha Temple, Puri, Odisha
Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Puri Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Puri Railway Station and 3 Kms from Puri Jagannatha Temple. The Temple is situated to the western side of Gundicha Temple and to the east of the Indradyumna Tank. Devotees can approach the temple on the right side of the road leading from Gundicha temple towards Matiapara square. Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple, but the deities are visible from the door.





Legends
Yajna Narasimha:
As per Skanda Purana, Once King Indradyumna stayed near Nilakanthesvara Temple to make arrangements to perform Ashvamedha Yajna (Horse sacrifice) for one thousand years. On the advice of Sage Narada, King Indradyumna made a Narasimha image out of black stone and placed the image under black sandal wood tree and worshipped him. It is believed that in front of this temple the Ashvamedha Yajna took place. Hence, he came to be called as Yajna Narasimha.
Shanta Narasimha:
As per the legend, When Kalapahad attacked Puri and was smashing deities of various temples, he saw Shanta Narasimha and his anger got subsided.  He could not break the deity as he had planned.
History
The Temple was built in 13th Century CE by Ganga Kings.
The Temple
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Festivals
Narasimha Janma and Satapuri Amavasya are observed in this temple with great devotion. During festivals, flower garlands (ajnamalas) are taken from Jagannatha and are kept here. This temple has also connected with the Navakalevara ceremony of Lord Jagannatha.
Prayers
Devotees will earn more punya if they worship of Nilakanthesvara, Yagna Narasimha and Panchamukhi Hanuman (Lord Hanuman image with five faced) after the sacred bath in Indradyumna Tank.
Connectivity
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Location

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