Vazhenkada Sree Narasimha Moorthi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in the peaceful village of Vazhenkada, on the scenic banks of the Thuthapuzha River in Malappuram district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who appeared in the divine half-man, half-lion form to protect His devotee Prahlada and destroy the tyrant Hiranyakashipu
Unlike the fierce Ugra Narasimha seen during the slaying of Hiranyakashipu, the deity worshipped at Vazhenkada is a Shanta Swaroopa a calm and benevolent form that blesses devotees with protection, peace, and prosperity.
According to tradition, this sacred form represents the moment after the annihilation of Hiranyakashipu, when the intense anger of Narasimha subsided on hearing the devotional hymns of Prahlada. It is believed that offering prayers here grants relief from fear, enemies, inner negativity, and obstacles. The temple is especially famed for blessings related to childbirth, speech development, and mental well-being, as several devotees testify to miraculous results through sincere worship.
The temple’s spiritual significance is also connected to the deeper philosophy of the Narasimha Avatar. Symbolically, Narasimha represents the transition from the animal nature to the human nature echoing the concept of evolution. His half-beast, half-human form reminds devotees of the constant inner battle between instincts and higher consciousness. Worshipping this form helps devotees overcome tamasic tendencies such as anger, fear, and ignorance, and grow into spiritual maturity.
Vazhenkada Sree Narasimha Moorthi Temple is also a centre for devotion, culture, and ritualistic traditions. The sanctum houses the serene Narasimha Moorthi, whose divine presence is believed to remove obstacles related to enemies (shatru dosha) and negative energies. Festivals and rituals bring the temple to life throughout the year, drawing devotees from across Kerala to seek the blessings of the merciful Protector.
Blessed by the tranquil ambience of the riverbank and enriched by puranic legends, Vazhenkada Sree Narasimha Moorthi Temple stands as a powerful symbol of divine protection and spiritual evolution—offering hope, harmony, and inner strength to all who worship here.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Annual Festival (Utsavam)
The temple’s main festival is an 8-day celebration starting on Thiruvonam nakshatra in Dhanu masam.
Prathishta Dinam
Celebrated on Makayiram nakshatra in Edavam (May–June), marking the day of the main idol’s installation or reconsecration.
Narasimha Jayanthi
The day commemorating the divine appearance of the deity (Lord Narasimha). The temple holds special prayers and rituals on this day.
Krishna Jayanti
The temple also celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna with appropriate rites and festivities.
Navaratri and Vijayadashami
he temple observes Navaratri with traditional worship, and Vijayadashami is marked as Vidyarambham (initiation into learning), when many children begin their studies under blessings at the temple.
Contact Address: Vazhenkada Sree Narasimha Moorthi Temple Malappuram, Vazhenkada, Anamangad, Kerala 679357
Phone Number: +91 97445 10066
