Laxmi Narayan Temple

Laxmi Narayan Bhagwan is the representation of both Shri Hari Vishnu and his eternal consort Maa Maha Laxmi. The swaroop of bhagwati is depicted in the temple as standing next to Vishnu Bhagwan who is holding the Sudarshan Chakra in his right hand.

 

Sangameshwara: The Laxmi Narayan Temple finds an elaborate mention in the Kashi Khand, Skanda Purana. The temple is elaborately praised, especially with reference to various pilgrimages like Panchakroshi, Nagar Pradakshina, Kedarkhand, etc.

 

The Baneshvara Linga is also present in the inner sanctum, and the Laxmi Narayan Temple also has the idols of Ganesh Bhagwan, Vishnu Ji, Surya Bhagwan and Maa Annapurna.

 

The most significant legend associated with the Laxmi Narayan Temple is with regards to the Samudra Manthan where bhagwan Vishnu assumed the Kurma Avatar (2nd among the Dashavatara) to support the Mandara mountain during the great churning of the milk ocean by Devtas and Demons.

 

 

Maha Laxmi Devi appeared from the Samudra Manthan as one of the many treasures which came from the Samudra Manthan. Maha Laxmi Devi decided to marry Shri Maha Vishnu with the blessings of Mahadev to maintain the cosmic balance in the universe.

1. Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple is the most popular among the Vaishnava sects of the
   Sanatan Dharma.
2. Devotees regard Laxmi Narayan as the ultimate and complete divinity, the grand
   structure of the Laxmi Narayan Temple is a veneration for the same.
3. The Laxmi Narayan Temple depicts the inseparable pair of Maha Vishnu and Maha
   Laxmi Devi. Goddess Laxmi is said to reside eternally in the heart of Mah Vishnu in the
   Temple.
4. The Laxmi Narayan Temple is also known as Shri Nivasa Temple.
5. Worship of Maha Vishnu in the Laxmi Narayan Temple blesses the devotee with success, courage, confidence and aversion to dangers.
6. Worship of Maha Laxmi Devi in the Laxmi Narayan Temple brings compassion, wealth
   and treasure to the devotees.
7. Worship of Maha Lamxi Devi and Maha Vishnu in the Laxmi Narayan Temple brings, wealth, prosperity, wellness and protection from all the negative energies around.

The Laxmi Narayan Temple remains open for the devotees 365 days in a year with fixed temple Timings. The Laxmi Narayan Temple opens up for the devotees at 5:30 AM in the morning after performing the Mangala Aarti.
The Mangala Aarti in the Laxmi Narayan Temple takes place at 4:00 AM in the morning. During this time only the priests who perform the Abhisek Sewa are allowed entry into the Laxmi Narayan Temple and the temple opens for the general devotees at around 5:30 AM after the Mangala Aarti Sewa.
In the Afternoon the Laxmi Narayan Temple closes at 1:00 PM for the Bhog Aarti Sewa. During the Bhog Aarti Sewa in the Laxmi Narayan Temple, only the priests who perform the Abhisek Sewa are allowed entry to the Laxmi Narayan Temple and the temple opens for the general devotees at around 2:30 PM.
The Sandhya Aarti in the Laxmi Narayan Temple takes place at 8:00 PM in the evening and goes up to 8:30 PM.
The Sayan Aarti in the Laxmi Narayan Temple starts at 12:00 AM in the Mid Night time. During this time only the priests who perform the Abhisek Sewa are allowed entry into the Shri Laxmi Temple and the temple then closes for the general devotees at 1:30 AM.