Azhagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple - Ennayiram (Ennayiram)

India / Tamil Nadu / Vikravandi / Ennayiram
 temple, Vishnu temple, Mahavishnu
The Chola temple of Narasimha swamy koil is built by Rajaraja Chola 1 (985 –1014).
8,000 Samanaras were lived in this village. Hence it got the name Ennayiram meaning 8 Thousand. Saint Ramanujar preachings converted these Jains as Hindus.
Photos here:
www.flickr.com/photos/rajushanthi/sets/7215762294591975...
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Coordinates:   12°7'28"N   79°29'31"E

Comments

  • Enayiram means 8000. This place is believed to be occupied by Asthasharsram, sub sect of Iyer brahmins of tamilnadu. 8000 samars may have occupied it afterwards. so be very careful while detailing about all other facts.
  • i am very proud to be in ennayiram.this village has excellent and amazing temple which was build by raja rajr sozhan.
  • Manikandan. TP.Mani
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