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Official page for the Paranitya Narasimha Temple & Ashram in Elmira, New York.

09/05/2026

Every ekadashi, over 3000 shaligrams receive abhishekam simultaneously here at the Paranitya Narasimha Temple.

To worship a shaligram is to worship Maha Vishnu Himself. The scriptures describe shaligrams as fully awakened, conscious forms of God, carrying immense spiritual presence and protective grace. Even a single shaligram in a home or temple sanctifies the space and elevates all who come into contact with it.

By the grace of Paramahamsa Vishwananda, all have the opportunity to participate in this beautiful shaligram seva through our Adopt a Shaligram program.

By adopting a shaligram, you energetically participate in the worship, and receive the grace from all the prayers 🙏❤️

🙏 Comment “SHALIGRAM” or “ADOPT” to learn more ❤️

In the Elmira, NY are? Join us for Ekadashi this Sunday, 9am 🙏❤️

Jai Gurudev 🙌

09/03/2026

Happy 3rd Anniversary of the Paranitya Narasimha Temple! ❤️‍🔥🙏

When Paramahamsa Vishwananda first materialized Paranitya Narasimha on December 22, 2011, He said, “One day you will have a huge temple for Him.”

At the time, no one knew how this would happen. It seemed almost impossible—especially because Guruji had given the instruction for Paranitya Narasimha to remain hidden from sight, an adesh that lasted seven years. It wasn’t until 2018 that He was revealed to the public.

Slowly, Guruji’s wish began to take form. It took two years to source a single stone in India large enough for the new murti, followed by another two and a half years of hand carving.

In February 2022, the core team, led by Swami Tulsidas, moved to Elmira, New York, and purchased the property that would become the home of Paranitya Narasimha.

For the next year, they dedicated day and night in prayer and service—at times without heat or electricity. Devotees came from across the country and around the world to build, paint, donate, pray, and serve.

Every person who helped, every person who donated, and every prayer offered helped make this temple possible.

And now, three years after its opening, thousands of people from around the world have come to receive the darshan of Narasimhadev and experience the love and grace that are so palpable within this temple.

From our whole hearts, thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Your love, devotion, service, prayers, and support have helped bring Guruji’s wish to life and share the grace of Paranitya Narasimha far and wide.

On this special anniversary, we celebrate Paranitya Narasimha—and we celebrate all of you who helped make His home possible. ❤️‍🔥🙏

Visit our website: bhaktimarga.us/elmira to learn how to visit, schedule a tour, ashram stay, and more. Link in bio!

09/01/2026

The first ever darshan of Paranitya Narasimha 🙌❤️‍🔥

September 3, 2023—a historic moment that will remain in our hearts forever.

Just one moment of His darshan has the power to destroy lifetimes of negativity. Since the temple opened, thousands of devotees and spiritual seekers have traveled from across the USA and around the world to stand before Him, receive His darshan, and experience His grace. 🙏

Share this darshan and help spread the powerful presence of Lord Narasimhadev. ❤️‍🔥

✨ This September 3, we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the Paranitya Narasimha Temple! ✨

Join us in person or sponsor the celebration from wherever you are. Sponsors will be included in the special Maha-Abhishekam of all the temple deities, a beautiful opportunity to participate in this sacred day and receive the blessings of the Lord.

🙏 September 3
📍 Paranitya Narasimha Temple, Elmira, New York

✨ Join us or become a sponsor through the link in bio or comment “anniversary” for the link!

08/31/2026

A glimpse of darshan from Gayatri Jayanti at the Devi Mandir. 🪷

This Friday and Saturday, we were blessed to celebrate Gayatri Jayanti with our beloved Vishwa Gayatri Ma, Kali Ma, Lakshmi Ma, and Durga Ma, all showering Their love and grace on everyone.

Abhishekam, yajna, bhajan, dancing, chanting, and prasadam were some of the highlights of this beautiful and deeply heart touching celebration.

May this darshan bring the blessings of the Divine Mother into your home and heart. 🙏

📍 Devi Mandir | Elmira, New York

Send us a DM or comment “Devi” for more information on visiting our Devi Mandir 🪷❤️ Jai Ma!

08/29/2026

We have a beautiful month ahead at the temple 😊🙏❤️ Will we see you there?

One of the beautiful things about Sanatana Dharma is there is always something to celebrate. Each festival is a unique expression of our gratitude for the precious gift of life.

This September, all are welcome to join for festivals, daily prayers, and more.

Temple tours and ashram stays also available.

Send us a DM or comment “temple” for more details. We are happy to help!

Hope to see you soon. Jai Gurudev!

September 3rd we celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the opening of our beautiful temple. This special event features Maha-abhishekam on all the temple deities. It is an epic and powerful celebration!

Join in-person, via livestream, or sponsor the event to be a part of this special celebration. 🥳

September 4th we celebrate the birth of Divine Love - Lord Krishna! It is a celebration of joy, bliss, and happiness as we party the night away in anticipation for the birth of baby Krishna at midnight. Kirtan, delicious prasadam, abhishekam, dancing and more are highlights of this auspicious night 😊🦚

Join in-person, via livestream, and sponsor the event to be a part of our beloved Lord Krishna’s special day 🎉

Every first Saturday of the month we come together to chant a very special and powerful prayer - the Narasimha Pratyanga Mantra.

This secret mantra calls for the darshan of the Lord and is only available to us through the grace of our satguru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda 🙏

ABOUT THIS SPECIAL MANTRA:

🙏 The Narasimha Pratyanga Mantra is an ancient, secret mantra which holds the power to give us Darshan of the Lord

🙏 The Narasimha Pratyanga Mantra is 1024 verse chapter from the Atharva Veda, known as the Narasimha Purva Tapani Upanishad

🙏 The Narasimha Pratyanga Mantra purifies the listener’s spiritual sight, giving them the ability to see the Lord in all things, feeling the Lord’s presence at all times

This extremely rare and powerful Upanishad will be chanted as a prayer for all.

Every Ekadashi over 3000 sacred shaligrams receive abhishekam at the temple. This is an incredibly auspicious time, not to be missed.

September 13 at 6pm we will celebrate Var

08/25/2026

Before the doors ever opened, Narasimha entered through the roof. ❤️‍🔥

This was June 13, 2023—Paramahamsa Vishwananda’s birthday —and one of the moments we will never forget.

Paranitya Narasimha, the 8.5-foot murti, was carefully lowered through the roof into what would soon become His new home in Elmira, New York.

At the time, the temple was still becoming.

The murals were being prepared. The sacred murtis were finding their places. More than 1,000 Shaligrams would soon have a home here. And there was a vision that this place would become a pilgrimage destination—a place where people could come from near and far to experience Narasimha, deepen their relationship with God, and discover the path of bhakti.

Three years later, we get to look back and see that vision alive. ❤️

Thousands of prayers have been offered here. Countless names of God have been sung. Festivals, pujas, yajnas, satsangs and quiet moments of prayer have filled these walls.

And now, we are preparing to celebrate three years of Paranitya Narasimha Temple.
What began with Narasimha coming through the roof has become a living home of devotion—and the story is still being written.

🔥 Join us for the 3rd Anniversary of Paranitya Narasimha Temple

📍 Elmira, New York 🗓 September 3

Come celebrate Narasimha and everything that has unfolded here over these first three years.

Comment “TEMPLE” and we’ll send you the details. 🙏

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07/16/2026

Join us for Satyanarayana Puja every 3rd Sunday at the Paranitya Narasimha Temple ✨

All sponsors will have their name read in the sankalpa of this auspicious ceremony 🙏

DM us for details, or see link in bio ❤️🙏

Quote on Satyanarayana Puja by our Satguru Paramahamsa Vishwananda ✨

07/12/2026

"The state of enlightenment or liberation is a state of inner illumination. A knowing that all is well despite anything happening on the outside. A comfort in the illumined atma regardless of who believes in one, loves one, is kind towards one, or not.

Whether one faces the best or worst situations, that inner peace and love don’t disappear or reduce. Self-realization is the arrival of a great sense of purpose that fills one’s whole life with meaning. Don’t ask for outside situations to change. That won’t really help you in the long run. Ask for inner transformation so that your life can be illuminated from the inside out."

-Paramahamsa Vishwananda

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Come visit the Paranitya Narasimha Temple and Ashram in Elmira, NY. 💚

Click the link in our bio for booking a stay, in person tours, livestreams, or even adopting Shaligrams!

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Address

1100 W Church Street
West Elmira, NY

Website

http://ashram.bhaktimarga.us/

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