What to expect
Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur
A hilltop Vaishnavite temple (a Divya Desam, Thirukkadigai) where Lord Lakshmi Narasimha is reached by climbing about 1,305 granite steps up the Periya Malai. A companion Anjaneyar (Hanuman) shrine sits on the adjacent Chinna Malai, and it is one of the district's most important pilgrimage centres.
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Before you go to Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur
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.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseSholingur
DistrictRanipet
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur is planned from Sholingur, one of the travel bases in Ranipet district. Use Sholingur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sholingur or nearby in Ranipet, 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.
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Today at Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 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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Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur — at a glance
Timings~8am-5:30pm daily; confirm darshan timings on site
Best timeOct-Feb best; hot Mar-Jun
Entry: Free entry (special-darshan tickets may be sold separately)
Getting here
How to reach Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur
Sholinghur railway station ~4 km; Arakkonam Junction ~20 km; nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~110 km
Getting around Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur
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 Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur
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Nearby
What’s near Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur
heritageKanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah 2.6 km · ~6 min by auto · straight line
heritageSeven Mothers (Saptamatrika) Sculptures, Perumganchi 19.1 km · ~32 min by cab · straight line
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Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur?
Entry: Free entry (special-darshan tickets may be sold separately). Timings: ~8am-5:30pm daily; confirm darshan timings on site.
How do I reach Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur?
Base yourself in Sholingur or nearby in Ranipet, 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 Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur?
About an hour.
What else is near Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur?
Nearby you can pair Kanja Sahib Tomb (Battle of Sholinghur memorial), Walajah (2.6 km), Sri Sozhapureeswarar Temple, Sholinghur (2.9 km), Sri Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sholinghur (3.0 km), Kanchanagiri Hills (14.4 km).
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