Guru Narasimha Temple, Saligrama
The Guru Narasimha Temple, Saligrama is a Hindu temple dedicated to Narasimha, the lion-headed form of Vishnu. Srimad Yogananda Guru Narasimha is the chief deity of the town of Saligrama, Udupi, Karnataka, India.
| Guru Narasimha temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Udupi District |
| Deity | Narasimha as Srimad Yogananda Guru Narasimha |
| Festivals | Narasimha Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Saligrama |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
Location within Karnataka | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°29′55″N 74°42′42″E |
The main image of Narashima, lion-faced and two-handed, is dated to the 8th century. The temple of Guru Narasimha is located on NH 66 at a distance of 22 km from Udupi City.
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