Sholingur Temple

Sholingur Temple History, Timings and Poojas, Route info.

Sholingur Temple History

As per the Legend, Lord Narasimha appeared before Sapta rishi and blessed with Mukti. It is said that Lord appeared for a span of 24 min, hence whoever offers prayers on this hill for 24 mins will be relieved from sins. Hence, the hill got the name Kadigachalam, where Kadigai means 24 mins 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 is 1305 steps and is located 705 ft 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

Reference Link: History

31 comments

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

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

    • chaitanya anand reddy polu

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

  2. 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

    • HI Sir,

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

      Thanks

    • Sreekanth Pulipati

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

  4. 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. 16th December darshan timings please

  6. What is Darshan timing today

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

  8. Hi
    Tomorrow Darshana timings in early morning please

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

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

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