Narasimha of Achankovil
Deities

Narasimha of Achankovil

Achankovil Narasimha — in the Malayala Malai

Status · Anusandhāna
Source · Tier 2
Tradition · Hindu
Period · Varies

Narasimha of Achankovil

Tradition

Hindu / Vaishnava / Malayali

Location

  • Achankovil, Kollam, Kerala (9.0583°N, 77.2817°E)

Sacred Narrative

Achankovil in the Western Ghats houses a rare Narasimha shrine deep in the forest. Principal offering: the 41-day vratam. Adjacent to the Achankovil river which was one of Parasurama's 108 seats.

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✦Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations✦

MantraTradition-specific
Offerings
tradition-specific
Sacred colours
tradition-specific

📖 Stories

  • Narrative of Narasimha of Achankovil
    Achankovil in the Western Ghats houses a rare Narasimha shrine deep in the forest. Principal offering: the 41-day vratam. Adjacent to the Achankovil river which was one of Parasurama's 108 seats.
    — Tradition

🪔 Worship Procedures

Daily rites
• tradition-specific

🛕 Principal Temples

🎊 Festivals

  • Annual Narasimha of Achankovil festival
    Seasonally · 1–10 days

📜 Primary Scriptural Sources

  • Hindu primary textsscriptural/oral