The main deity worshipped here is Lord Narasimha, who is depicted in his ferocious form as the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narasimha is revered for his role in protecting his devotees and destroying evil forces, as depicted in Hindu mythology.
The temple follows traditional rituals and practices of worship associated with Lord Narasimha, including daily pujas and offerings.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Karkidaka Vavubali Tharppanam
Karkidaka Vavubali Tharpanam is a ritual performed in Kerala during the month of Karkidaka (July-August) to pay homage to ancestors and offer prayers for their well-being. While specific details about whether the ritual is performed at Adithrukkovil Narasimha Swami Temple in Karassery, Kozhikode, aren't readily available, Karkidaka Vavubali Tharpanam is typically conducted at various ancestral temples and sacred sites across Kerala. It involves offerings of rice and water libations to ancestors to seek their blessings and ensure their spiritual upliftment.
Illam Nira
The Illam Nira ritual in Kerala, observed during Karkidakam (July-August), signifies prosperity and ensures a successful harvest by ceremonially reaping ripe paddy spikes towards the middle or end of the month. While details specific to its observance at Adithrukkovil Narasimha Swami Temple in Karassery, Kozhikode, aren't specified, such rituals are integral to Kerala's agricultural traditions, emphasizing gratitude to the gods for agricultural abundance.
Contact Address: Adithrukkovil Narasimha Swami Temple, Karassery, Kumaranallur, Kakkad, Kozhikode, Kerala 673602
Phone Number: 9496022121
