Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal

This ancient Vishnu temple is a Narasimha kshetra where Lord Narasimha is seated in a calm, smiling form beside his consort Lakshmi, and is said to be the only temple in India showing the Lord and Mother embracing each other. It was built by King Vasantharaja of Vriddhachalam and is regarded as very old. Two Hanuman shrines, Veera Anjaneya and Bhakta Anjaneya, stand together here, and Parikkal lies between the Thenpennai and Kedilam rivers about 18 km from Ulundurpet.

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Before you go to Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal

Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.

We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.

Typetemple
Nearest baseParikkal
DistrictKallakurichi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree

Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal is planned from Parikkal, one of the travel bases in Kallakurichi district. Use Parikkal for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Parikkal or nearby in Kallakurichi, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
  • If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing

Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

Weather in Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, ParikkalSeasonal guide

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Today at Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.

Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.

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Before you go

Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal — at a glance

TimingsDaily approx 6:30 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM
Best timeOctober-March

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal

About 18 km from Ulundurpet; nearest railway Vriddhachalam Junction (~35 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~90 km or Chennai (MAA) ~230 km.

Getting around Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal

We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.

If you need help at Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal
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Nearby

What’s near Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal

templeKoothandavar Temple, Koovagam 6.3 km · ~16 min by auto · straight line
caveThirunarungondai Jain Caves (Appandainathar) 9.7 km · ~16 min by cab · straight line
templeArdhanatheeswarar Temple, Elavanasur 22.0 km · ~37 min by cab · straight line
templeAtulya Nadheswarar Temple, Arakandanallur 26.4 km · ~44 min by cab · straight line
templeAdhirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple 26.7 km · ~44 min by cab · straight line
templeVeeratteswarar Temple, Thirukovilur 26.8 km · ~45 min by cab · straight line
heritageKabilar Hillock (Kabilar Kundru), Thirukovilur 26.9 km · ~45 min by cab · straight line
templeArdhanareeswarar Temple, Rishivandiyam 28.9 km · ~48 min by cab · straight line
heritageThiyagadurgam Fort 32.3 km · ~54 min by cab · straight line
heritageArugar Cavern Temple, Thiyagadurgam 32.6 km · ~54 min by cab · straight line
templeArulmigu Meenakshi Amman Temple, Kallakurichi 35.8 km · ~60 min by cab · straight line
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Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal?

Entry: Free. Timings: Daily approx 6:30 AM-12 PM and 4-8 PM.

How do I reach Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal?

Base yourself in Parikkal or nearby in Kallakurichi, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

How much time do I need for Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal?

About an hour.

What else is near Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Parikkal?

Nearby you can pair Koothandavar Temple, Koovagam (6.3 km), Thirunarungondai Jain Caves (Appandainathar) (9.7 km), Ardhanatheeswarar Temple, Elavanasur (22.0 km), Ulagalantha Perumal Temple (Trivikrama), Thirukovilur (25.8 km).

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