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with the blessings of Srila Gurudeva and Srila Prabhupada and all true Gaudiya vaisnavas i am working on Volume 2 of Sri Narasimha here is a glimpse : this is from my next Narasimha book :Skanda Purana explains how Narada Muni installed Lord Narasimha in Jagannath Puri this was before Lord Jagannatha Baladeva Subhadra and Sudarshan were installed !
Narad Installs the Idol of Nrisimha
Narad told Indradyumna–‘ Now, we should install an idol of Lord Nrisimha near Neelkanth’s temple for this is the very place where you will be performing one thousand Ashwamedh Yagyas in the days to come. So, your first priority should be to get constructed a magnificent temple of lord Nrisimha. I plan to stay here for five more days as Vishwakarma will be needing my help in carving out the idol of lord Nrisimha.’
Leaving Narad alone near the Neelkanth temple, Indradyumna went near the sandalwood tree, which was at a little distance from the temple, and was surprised to find Sughat- Vishwakarma’s son waiting for him. He requested Sughat to construct a grand temple with its main entrance facing west. Sughat constructed the temple within four days. On the fifth day, Narad arrived there with an idol of lord Nrisimha, which had been carved out by Vishwakarma. An auspicious day was chosen for installing the idol. After the idol had been installed, every body including king Indradyumna, Narad as well as the people accompanying the procession worshipped Lord Nrsimha.
Indradyumna Performs Ashwamedha Yagyas
Sages, who had been listening to the tale narrated by Jaimini with rapt attention till then asked–‘ What did Indradyumna next do after the idol of Lord Nrisimha had been installed?’
Sage Jaimini replied–‘ After the idol of Lord Nrisimha had been installed, Indradyumna began making preparations for Ashwamedha yagya

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