An avatar of Lord Vishnu, Narasimha is depicted as a half-lion, half-man figure, representing the divine protector who eradicates evil and upholds righteousness. Another form of Lord Vishnu, Parthasarathy refers to Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna in the epic Mahabharata.
The temple is open to devotees from early morning to late evening, with specific timings for different rituals and darshans.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Narasimha Jayanti
Narasimha Jayanti at the Thiruvangoor Sree Narasimha Parthasarathy Temple in Kozhikode is marked by elaborate rituals, beginning with early morning pooja and Abhishekam to Lord Narasimha. Devotees participate in Akhanda Nama Japam, continuous chanting from dawn to dusk, creating a spiritually charged atmosphere. The celebrations culminate with a special evening pooja, Deeparadhana, and a ceremonial procession honoring the deity.
Prathishta Dinam
Prathishta Dinam at the Thiruvangoor Sree Narasimha Parthasarathy Temple is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Edavam, on the day of the Chothi star. This day commemorates the consecration of the temple and involves special rituals, including a grand Abhishekam and poojas to honor the deities. Devotees gather in large numbers to participate in these ceremonies, seeking blessings and celebrating the temple's spiritual significance.
Contact Address: Thiruvangoor Sree Narasimha Parthasarathy Temple, Chemancheri, Thiruvangoor, Kozhikode, Kerala 673318
Phone Number :80782 76409