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Yoga Narasimha Temple (Thirukkadigai)

Sholinghur, Tamil Nadu · 13.0885°, 79.4184°

Yoga Narasimha PerumalCholaDravidianDivya Desam
Sacred since
1100 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
by 12th-13th c. (Chola inscriptions)
Chola

History & significance

A hilltop Divya Desam where Narasimha sits in yogic repose above Sholinghur, recorded in donations of Kulothunga Chola III among others. Tradition holds that worship lasting a single kadigai - twenty-four minutes - here yields the Lord's grace, giving the shrine its name.

Sthala katha — the legend

The sage Vishvamitra is said to have won his title of Brahmarishi at this hill.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola