Vishnu
Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Temple (Namakkal)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu · Lakshmi Hayagriva (Vishnu in Horse-head form)
About Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Temple (Namakkal)
The only temple in South India where Vishnu is worshipped in the Hayagriva (horse-headed) form — the avatar of Vishnu who recovered the Vedas. Located at the base of the famous Namakkal rock fort, with a 24-foot Anjaneya (Hanuman) carved from a single rock inside the fort. Students and scholars worship Hayagriva for academic excellence.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Lakshmi Hayagriva (Vishnu in Horse-head form)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Anjaneya (Hanuman)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Vishnu
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Namakkal (2 km)
Nearest Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (95 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Salem
Visitor Tips
The 24-foot single-rock Anjaneya inside the fort is extraordinary; Hayagriva worship is done before examinations; Saturday is especially auspicious for Hanuman darshan.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Namakkal
Ideal Base City
Salem
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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