Sage Agastya Maharshi, one of the most revered among the Sapta Rishis, is celebrated as a profound Vedic scholar and seer. Renowned for his mastery over Vedic texts, Sage Agastya is credited with composing several hymns in the Rigveda and authoring sacred scriptures such as the “Agastya Geeta” found in the Varaha Purana and the “Agastya Samhita” in the Skanda Purana. Uniquely honored in both scriptures and temple sculptures, Sage Agastya holds a rare and distinguished presence in India’s spiritual tradition. According to ancient lore, he performed intense penance upon Lord Lakshminarasimha and was blessed with a Pratyaksha Darshana (direct divine vision) of the Lord at the sacred site of Hariharapura, also known as a Divyakshetra.

The Sri Lakshminarasimha Shaligramas (sacred stones) personally worshipped by Sage Agastya have been carefully preserved through the Guru Parampara (lineage of spiritual teachers) of this revered Dharmapeetha. These divine relics continue to be worshipped with devotion to this day, upholding a living connection to the great Sage and his spiritual legacy.