The Deities of SLNT
"Oh Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, may you protect us in all ways."
Narasimha Purana
Śrī Lakṣmī Nṛsiṃha
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha
The main deity of the temple is Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, Lord Vishnu in his man-lion form together with his consort Goddess Lakshmi. Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha is the fierce protector of his devotees, who appeared to save the child devotee Prahlada and destroy evil. At SLNT, devotees seek his blessings for protection, courage, and the removal of obstacles.
The Utsava Murthis
The temple plans to house beautiful utsava murthis (processional deities) so that each form of the Lord may be worshipped and celebrated through the year:
- Sri Srinivasar
- Sri Mahalakshmi
- Sri Andal
- Sri Sudharsanar
- Sri Krishna
- Sri Anjaneyar
- Sri Garuda
Monthly Abhishekams
Abhishekam is performed for each deity on its monthly nakshatra. Devotees may sponsor any abhishekam for $101:
- •Sravana · Sri Srinivasar
- •Uthira Phalguni (on Friday) · Sri Mahalakshmi
- •Poorvaphalguni · Sri Andal
- •Chithirai · Sri Sudharsanar
- •Rohini · Sri Krishna
- •Moolam · Sri Anjaneyar
The Srivaishnava Tradition
The mission of the temple is to establish a place of worship for Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha and other deities in the Srivaishnava tradition. At SLNT we celebrate the Acharyas, Azhwars, and Lord Sriman Narayana, including Swami Nammazhwar, Swami Thirumangai Azhwar, Bhagawad Ramanuja, and Swami Vedantha Desika, on their thirunakshatrams through the year.
Worship and Devotion
Devotees can worship at the temple through:
- Daily darshan (9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon and 5:00 – 7:00 PM)
- Archana with name, gothram, and nakshatram
- Monthly nakshatra abhishekam sponsorships
- Chanting of Divyaprabandham and stotras
- Offering flowers, incense, and prasad
- Serving the temple and the community in seva