Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple is located in Komarapalayam, a town on the banks of the River Cauvery in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu.
The main deity is Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy, where Lord Vishnu (Narayana) is seen in a seated posture with Goddess Lakshmi on His lap. This form represents divine grace, wealth, and protection. The Lord holds the chakra (discus) and shankha (conch), and the expression on both deities is peaceful and benevolent.
The temple is built in traditional Dravidian style with a beautiful Rajagopuram (main tower) at the entrance. The sanctum sanctorum houses the seated Lakshmi Narayana, and the vimana (tower above sanctum) is in the Vesara style with decorative stucco work. The temple has a spacious prakaram (circumambulatory path), a Dwajasthambam (flag post), and Mandapams (pillared halls). The carvings on pillars depict various forms of Vishnu and Vaishnavite symbols.
The temple is believed to be over 500 years old and was renovated during the rule of the Vijayanagara kings. Inscriptions found here point to donations and land grants made by local chieftains and devotees during the medieval period. It has always been an active center of Vaishnavism, and priests belonging to the Vaikhanasa Agama tradition perform daily rituals.
Long ago, this region was a peaceful forested area on the banks of the Cauvery River. The place had spiritual energy, and sages would visit it for penance and prayer.
According to legend, Sage Bhrigu once performed deep penance in this area to invoke Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Pleased with his devotion, the divine couple appeared before him as Sri Lakshmi Narayana. They promised to remain in this sacred place to bless devotees with prosperity and peace. Over time, the deity became known as Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy, and a small shrine was built at the spot.
Later, during the Chola and Vijayanagara periods, the temple was expanded with stone structures and detailed carvings. The temple became a center of Vaishnavite worship and a place for performing Lakshmi Narayana Homam, a powerful ritual for wealth and harmony.
It is believed that worshiping the deities here with faith removes family problems, improves financial stability, and brings marital harmony.
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple celebrates several vibrant festivals throughout the year, with Vaikunta Ekadasi being the most important. On this auspicious day, special rituals are conducted, and devotees enter through the Paramapada Vasal (gateway to heaven) seeking liberation and blessings. The temple’s annual Brahmotsavam is a grand 10-day festival featuring deity processions, vahana seva (vehicle processions), and cultural programs. Panguni Uthiram marks the celestial wedding of Lakshmi and Narayana and is celebrated with traditional wedding rituals. Other significant festivals include Krishna Jayanthi, Deepavali, and Sri Rama Navami, each observed with devotional songs, special alankarams (decorations), and prasadam distribution. Saturdays and Ekadashi days also see special poojas and increased devotee participation.
