Sholingur Temple History, Timings, and Darshan

Sholingur Temple History, Timings and Poojas, Route Information.

Sholingur Temple History

As per the Legend, Lord Narasimha appeared before Sapta rishi and blessed with Mukti. It is said that the Lord appeared for a span of 24 minutes; hence, whoever offers prayers on this hill for 24 minutes will be relieved from sins. Hence, the hill got the name Kadigachalam, where Kadigai means 24 minutes and Chalam means hill. It is also believed that Lord Narasimha appeared in Yoga posture before Prahalad and offered Mukti.

This temple was built during the reign of the Vijayanagara Dynasty. Sri Acharya Swami and Swami Doddachar contributed to building the temple.

As per the folklore, Anjaneya stood by the King Indrathymna during the war in slaying the demons, Arakkan Nikumban and rescued his kingdom. Lord Anjaneya self-manifested here in a Yoga posture. Devotees take bath in Chakra Theertham before trekking small hill. It is said that Yoga Anjaneya Swamy’s eyes point the feet of Yoga Narasimha Swamy.

It is said that Varadaraja Perumal offered Darshan in his Garuda Vahanam to an ardent devotee Doddacharya, who was not able to visit Kancheepuram due to old age.

To reach Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, it takes 1305 steps and is located 705 feet above the ground.

Sholingur Temple Timings

  • Morning Hours: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
  • Thirumanjanam Abhishekam: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Prarthana Utsav: 4:00 pm

How to reach Sholingur Temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest international airport is at Tirupati which is 90 km away. Chennai Airport is 107 km away.

By Train

  1. The nearest railway station is at Sholingur which is 10 km but the frequency is less. Arakkonam is well connected with good frequency, which is 30 km away. From Arakkonam, bus frequency is quite high to the temple.

By Road

  1. Chennai to Arakkonam to Sholingur
  2. Tirupati to Puttur to Tiruttani to Sholingur

Sholingur Temple Images

Sholingur Temple
Places near Sholingur

Reference Link: History

31 comments

  1. Srinivas
    June 2, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I need to travel from sholingur railway station to sholingur anjaneya temple tomorrow. Pls share directions for public transport

    • kishore
      June 2, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Dear sir,
      Our team will help regarding the temple’s, but not the public transport.

    • chaitanya anand reddy polu
      September 4, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Hi srinavas,
      After getting down in sholingur you have to catch an auto for kondapalem they charge 10 rs per each person

  2. Bhagavan AS
    August 1, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    We would like to see both anjaneyar and yoga Narasimha temples on 9th August and we are senior citizens, can we get cable car facility. If so when the cable car start

    • kishore
      August 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      HI Sir,

      Sorry cable car facility is not available at sholingur you have to climb the steps.

      Thanks

    • Sreekanth Pulipati
      August 3, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      hi, Mr BHagavan AS… you can hire doli for going up the hills…you can find them at the EO office at the start of the steps

  3. Dilip
    October 3, 2017 at 5:04 pm

    Dear sir, are there any accommodation places available in sholinghur?

  4. rajan
    December 2, 2017 at 9:01 am

    my mother would like to visit tommorrow, she cant climb considering her age, is there any alternate arrangement like doli , etc available to clim, pl info. thanks

  5. S. Sathya Kumar
    December 13, 2017 at 11:38 am

    16th December darshan timings please

  6. Vijay
    December 21, 2017 at 11:49 pm

    What is Darshan timing today

  7. Mani
    January 21, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    How is crowd for darshan tomorrow (Monday)?.. Thanks

  8. R K Reddy
    January 21, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    Hi
    Tomorrow Darshana timings in early morning please

  9. Santhosh
    February 9, 2018 at 10:58 am

    Am planning to come to temple tomorrow. Want to cover thiruthani and Sholingur. Is it possible to cover in the morning? Temple timings for both the temple?

  10. Aparna
    June 14, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    Is the Rope car facility started..If yes wat s the charges??

  11. Balachandar D
    December 4, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Can you confirm the temple timings? Will it close in the afternoons?

  12. vikram
    March 29, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    hello,pls confirm the temple open and close timings, as heard it opens at 9am..so asking..thank you

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