Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal

Tamil Nadu, India

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, the Narasimhaswamy Temple is a Hindu sanctuary dedicated to Narasimha, the lion-headed avatar of Vishnu. Built between the 6th and 8th centuries by the Adiyaman kings, the temple exemplifies Dravidian architecture combined with rock-cut construction techniques. According to local legend, the site commemorates Narasimha's appearance for his consort Lakshmi and the deity Hanuman. The temple remains under the administration of the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.