Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Sholinghur
Lord Yoga Narasimha
Sholinghur, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu
Hilltop Divya Desam reached by 1,305 steps, with Yoga Anjaneya on a facing hill.
History
The Yoga Narasimha shrine on Periya Malai and the Yoga Anjaneya shrine on Chinna Malai face each other. Sage Vishwamitra is believed to have attained Brahmarishi status by meditating here for just one ghatika (24 minutes). A ropeway now helps devotees reach the top.
Festivals
- Karthigai Sundays
- Narasimha Jayanti
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How to reach
- By air
- Chennai Airport, about 110 km
- By train
- Sholinghur station, about 12 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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