Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Yadagirigutta

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

Bhongir town

Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple Gopuram
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Location in Telangana
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Location in Telangana
Name
Proper name Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy vari Devasthanam
Geography
Coordinates 17°35′21″N 78°56′41″E / 17.5892°N 78.9446°E / 17.5892; 78.9446Coordinates: 17°35′21″N 78°56′41″E / 17.5892°N 78.9446°E / 17.5892; 78.9446
Country India
State Telangana
District Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
Location Bhongir
Culture
Primary deity Lord Narasimha
Architecture
Architectural styles Dravidian
Also visit Bhongir Fort, which Asia's second biggest mountain with single stone elephant shaped about 600 m height

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple also known as Yadadri and Yadagirigutta,[1] is a popular hindu temple situated on a hillock in Yadagirigutta of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of the Indian state of Telangana. The temple is an abode of Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.It is located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Suryapet and 88 kilometres (55 mi) from Nalgonda.

History of the temple

Yadagiri is named after a sage named Yadava who performed heavy austerities to Lord Vishnu as Narasimha. Being please with him the lord gave him darshan in three forms: Jwala Narasimha, Gandabheranda Narasimha and Yogananda Narasimha. Sage Yadava begged for the lord to remain on the hill in these forms. Thus, you have the Lakshmi-Narasimhadeva temple on the hilltop with deities of Lord in all three forms embedded in stone in the main cave. Actually, it is a cave about 12 feet high by 30 feet long, located in back of the temple hall, by the rear pillar. You take a stairway down into the chamber and then toward the back. Jwala Narasimha is in the shape of serpent, while Yogananda Narasimha appears sitting in meditation in yoga pose. You will also see silver deities of Lakshmi-Narasimha, which are quite striking in appearance and lends presence of seeing them. To the right of the temple main door is a Hanuman temple. You'll see a long horizontal gap in the rock just below Hanuman. This is said to be where Gandabheranda Narasimha manifested. This is a very popular temple. It is said that any wish of sincere devotee visiting this temple will be fulfilled.[2][3] The sanctum sanctorum or Garbhagriha is located in a cave, under a huge slating rock, which covers half the abode.

The Chief Minister of Telangana, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao directed the officials for the renovation of the temple, and approved a final layout.[4]

Hillock of Yadadri

Transport

Yadagirigutta is about 60 km (approx. 38 miles) from Hyderabad and is well connected by both Rail and Road. The nearest Railway station is Raigiri (about 3 km) for passenger trains. After alighting at Raigiri, one can take an auto rickshaw or Tanga.

For easy commute of the people from Hyderabad, MMTS - Phase II is considered to be extended from Ghatkesar to Raigir station, which is nearest to Yadagirigutta.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Yadagirigutta is now renamed as Yadadri". 6 March 2015.
  2. ↑ Knapp, Stephen (1 January 2009). "Spiritual India Handbook". Jaico Publishing House – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ "History of the Cult of Narasimha in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh: From Ancient to the Modern Period". Radha & Sons. 21 June 1989 – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ "Yadadri temple layout finalised". 1 September 2015.
  5. ↑ "Prabhu's boost to KCR'S temple tourism dream - Times of India".
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