Sri Yoga Narasimhar Temple in Velacherry

Sri Yoga Narasimhar Temple in Velacherry

The fast developing Velachery town, which is a satellite town of Chennai metropolitan takes pride in hosting a very privilged and an excellent temple. It is Sri Yoga Narasimha temple right in the heart of Velachery (aka) Vedasreni. The town is also known as Vedanarayanapuram and the name has slowly changed to Velacherry now. The other name is 'Velvicherry', since it was believed that the sages stayed here and did Velvi (Yagnas).

The posture of Sri Yoga Narasimha in this temple is west-facing with four hands and sitting, which is quite rare. The Goddess is Amirthabalavalli (the same name as She is worshipped in Sri Ahobilam). The Utsavar is Bhakthavatsala Perumal, flanked by Sridevi and Bhoodevi on His either sides.

There is another Lord called 'Sri Veda Narayana Perumal' in Manimandapam from where Velacherry derives its another name 'Vedanarayana Puram'. He stands west faced with Prayoga Chakra (the discus missile is in the ready launch state to slay the wicked and protect the righteous).

Other Lords with Prayoga Chakra:

1. Lord Devanatha (near Chettipunyam)
2. Nemili Veetriuntha Ramar
3. Azhagiya Manavala Perumal (Thiruvuraiyur)