Naamakkal Narasimhar Temple was built in the 13th story around Pallava period. Story tells us that once; Lord Vishnu had to take an urgent trip to kill Asura Hiranya. He was in such a hurry that he missed his Garuda and Goddess Lakshmi behind, to embark this difficult journey. However, the Goddess missed him and started doing penance along the banks of the river Kamalalayam. She chanted his name and requested him for darshan. While she was meditating, Anjaneya saw her. Anjaneya had come to place the sanjeevani back to its original place (at the end of the Ramayana era). He saw the Goddess doing the tapasya and hence placed the Saligrama in her hands and went away. However, when he returned he was unable to find the Saligrama. Upon asking, Goddess Lakshmi said that the mountain was too heavy for her and hence requested him to carry it. As he was about to carry Saligrama, a bright light showcased and Lord Narasimha gave darshan to both of them. This spot then became very religious and eventually the temple of Naamakkal Narasimhar was built here. Since, Anjaneya helped in building this beautiful place, his idol is also worshipped here along with the idol of Lord Narasimha.