Thirukkadigai (alias) Sholinghur:
This divya desam, also known as Sholinghur, is situated en route
Madras-Bangalore Railway line. One can access Sholinghur from Madras or
Tiruthani. Though Sholinghur is a very small town, it has moderate facilities
for food and accomodation. This divine Kshetra is also called as
Kadikachalam.It is believed that if one stays at this temple even for half-an-hour(Kadigai), he will get Moksha.
Sthala Puranam
Sri Vishnu puranam and Padma puranam offers details about this
sthalam. It is believed that Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar came to this
place after Hiranya Vatham and stayed here for ever in this Yoga
Shayanam posture. Sri Narasimha avathaaram took place at Sri Ahobilam. However, since munivars requested the
presence of Sri Narasimha here on an endless timescale, The Lord
Narasimha chose to stay here for ever. This is also confirmed by
Thiru Mangai Azhwaar's reference to Thakkkaanai in one his paasuram
Many of the LAkshmi Narasimha bakthaas believe that by praying to
this Lord (who is an instant acccomplisher), their prayers are fulfilled
instantly if not atleast an instant relief is offered without delay by this
Lord. It is a belief that, One, would attain Moksham simply by staying here
for one Kadigai (period of time) ie approximately half hour in this shekthram.
Hence it is named Thiruk kadigai. It is believed that Saint Vishvamitrar
meditated for one kadigai on Lord Narasimhar and obtained his title Brahma Maharishi here.
The Saptha Rishis and Vamathevar came to this place and and started penance
to have darshan of Narasimha Avathaaram, and the Lord fulfilled their
wish within one kadigai of penance. Hence this hill is known as Kadikaachalam.
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