Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Mythological Significance:
In Tretayugam, there lived a sage by the name of Yadarishi, son of the great sage Rishyasrunga and Santa Devi who did penance inside a cave with the blessings of Anjaneya (Hanuman) on this hill between Bhongir (Bhuvanagiri) and Raigiri (Now in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri Dist, of Telangana, India). Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared before him in five different forms as Sri JwalaNarasimha, Sri Yogananda, SriGandabherunda, Sri Ugra and Sri Lakshminarasimha. All these five forms (roopas) are presently worshipped within the temple. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.
There are Purana and traditional accounts of this Shrine, which are widely popular among the devotees. There is mention of the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 Puranas.
Glowing bright atop the sikharam of garbha griha (Sanctum Sanctorum) of this cave temple is the golden Sudarshana Chakra (about 3 ft x 3ft) of Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha), the adornment as well as the weapon is a symbol this temple is identified by from as far away as 6 km. It is said that many years ago the chakra moved in the direction from which the devotees came as if like a compass guiding them towards the temple. The Chakra Considered to possess mystic power and value, at times turns on its own; no human hand is capable of turning it.
Another Legend also has it that Sriman Narayana, pleased with Yada’s penance, sent Sri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the Lord for many years.
After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing of the Lord’s presence, came to worship Him at this temple. But, not being very learned, these devotees began to engage in improper worship. Because of this, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha moved into the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord, to no avail.
After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all as five majestic Avatars.
The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Puja procedure) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.
There is an ancient Inscription at kolanupaka Jagaddevuni Narayana Swamy Temple saying that After christ in the year 1148 The King Tribhuvana Malludu win the bottle in Telangana, He Established a fort on Ekashila Hillock at Bhongir in respect of for his Victory in Telangana. At the same time, he visited lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy several Times.
In the 15th Century, the Vijayanagara Samrjya Samrat Sri Krishnadevarayalu wrote in his autobiography that while he going to war he Visited the temple and prayers the lord for victory .and also got a son on the mercy of Lord Narasimha Swamy.
About Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple :
Yadagirigutta is the most unique, beautiful and pleasant Hillock with a moderate Climate in all seasons and the temple is located at a distance of about 60 KM from Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana. The flow of devotees/pilgrims visiting the temple for worship is very high since it is situated near the capital city. Every day not less than 5000-8000 pilgrims on average visit this temple for offering their vows, performing of saswata pujas, Saswata kalyanam, LakshaTulasi Pujas, Abhisekam etc. There will be a heavy congregation of devotees/pilgrims on Saturdays, Sundays and other Public Holidays.
Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple or Yadagirigutta is a popular Hindu Temple of Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu It is situated on a hillock in the Nalgonda district, Telangana, Yadagirigutta is at a distance of 6 KM from Riagir Railway station and at a distance of 13 KM from Bhongir Town and 60 kilometers from the city of Hyderabad.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Structure:
After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all as five majestic Avatars. Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared before him in five different forms as Sri JwalaNarasimha, Sri Yogananda, SriGandabherunda, Sri Ugra and Sri Lakshminarasimha. All these five forms (roopas) are presently worshipped within the temple. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram. There are Purana and traditional accounts of this Shrine, which are widely popular among the devotees. There is mention of the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 puranas.
Glowing bright atop the sikharam of garbha griha (Sanctum Sanctorum) of this cave temple is the golden Sudarshana Chakra (about 3 ft x 3ft) of Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha), the adornment as well as the weapon is a symbol this temple is identified by from as far away as 6 km. It is said that many years ago the chakra moved in the direction from which the devotees came as if like a compass guiding them towards the temple. The Chakra Considered to possess mystic power and value, at times turns on its own; no human hand is capable of turning it. Another Legend also has it that Sriman Narayana, pleased with Yada’s penance, sent Sri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the Lord for many years.
After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing of the Lord’s presence, came to worship Him at this temple. But, not being very learned, these devotees began to engage in improper worship. Because of this, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha moved into the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord, to no avail.
After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all as five majestic Avatars.
The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Puja procedure) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Beliefs:
As the belief goes, Lord Narasimha has taken on the role of a “doctor” and is known as “Vaidya Narasimha” by his devotees at this shrine to cure many chronic diseases and the role of a ‘do good to those who are under the influence of bad planets, witchcraft and black magic. Many instances are cited of the Lord appearing in the dreams of the devotees, and administering medicines and operating the patients and blessing them with good health. Many devotees tell of vivid dreams in which the Lord comes to heal them from chronic or terminal illnesses, and even mental or emotional problems. A mandala (40-day) pradakshina is very popular and made by many devotees to get cured of a long-standing ailment or chronic disease. Often, the Lord Himself has imparted mantrOpadEsham to select devotees in their dreams.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Visitors Antiquity:
There is an ancient Inscription at kolanupaka Jagaddevuni Narayana Swamy Temple saying that After christ in the year 1148 The King Tribhuvana Malludu win the bottle in Telangana, He Established a fort on Ekashila Hillock at Bhongir in respect of for his Victory in Telangana. At the same time, he visited lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy several Times. In the 15th Century, the Vijayanagara Samrjya Samrat Sri Krishnadevarayalu wrote in his autobiography that while he going to war he Visited the temple and prayers the lord for victory .and also got a son on the mercy of Lord Narasimha Swamy.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple History:
Yadagirigutta is a census town in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri Dist, now in the Indian state of Telangana.
In Tretayugam, there lived a sage by the name of Yadarishi, son of the great sage Rishyasrunga and Santa Devi who did penance inside a cave with the blessings of Anjaneya (Hanuman) on this hill between Bhongir (Bhuvanagiri) and Raigiri (Now in Nalgonda district of Telangana, India). Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared before him in five different forms as Sri JwalaNarasimha, Sri Yogananda, SriGandabherunda, Sri Ugra and Sri Lakshminarasimha. All these five forms (roopas) are presently worshipped within the temple. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.
There are Purana and traditional accounts of this Shrine, which are widely popular among the devotees. There is mention of the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 Puranas. Glowing bright atop the sikharam of garbha griha (Sanctum Sanctorum) of this cave temple is the golden Sudarshana Chakra (about 3 ft x 3ft) of Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha), the adornment as well as the weapon is a symbol this temple is identified by from as far away as 6 km. It is said that many years ago the chakra moved in the direction from which the devotees came as if like a compass guiding them towards the temple. The Chakra Considered to possess mystic power and value, at times turns on its own; no human hand is capable of turning it.
Another Legend also has it that Sriman Narayana, pleased with Yada’s penance, sent Sri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the Lord for many years.
After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing of the Lord’s presence, came to worship Him at this temple. But, not being very learned, these devotees began to engage in improper worship. Because of this, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha moved into the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord, to no avail.
After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all as five majestic Avatars.
The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Puja procedure) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Do’s:
Do pray to Lord Pancha Narasimha Swamy before starting to Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple.
Do Contact the Devasthanam Information Center for enquiry, information on temple and pooja details, etc.
Do Focus on the Lord Narasimha Swamy Varu and the goddess Andal Ammavaru inside the temple and Kshetrapalaka Anjaneya Swamy Varu.
Do drop your offerings only in the hundi.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Don’t’s:
Do not come to Yadagirigutta for other purposes than to worship.
Don’t smoke, consume alcohol at Yadagirigutta and non-veg food inside or outside the temple surroundings.
Don’t carry any weapon inside the temple and kindly switch off your mobiles and other electrical gadgets.
Do not wear head guards, such as helmets, hats, turbans and hats inside temple facilities.
Don’t perform ‘Sastanga Pranama’ inside Antaralayam.
Don’t take much time while performing ‘Darshanam’ in Garbhalayam.
Don’t buy fake prasadams from street vendors.
Don’t encourage beggars.
Don’t spit or create nuisance in and outside temple premises.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Darshanam Morning Timings:
4:00 AM to 4:30 AM Suprabhatam
4:30 AM to 5:00 AM Binde teertam
5:00 AM to 5:30 AM Bala Bogam
5:30 AM to 6:30 AM Nijabhishekam
6:30 AM to 7:15 AM Archna
7:15 AM to 11:30 AM Darshnamas (All)
11:30 AM to 12:30 AM Maharaja Bogamu
12:30 AM to 3.00 PM Darshanams
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Dwarabandanamu
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Darshanam Evening Timings:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Special Darshnams
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Darshnamas (All)
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM Aaradhana
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM Archana
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM Darshnamas (All)
9:00 PM to 9:30 PM Maha nivedhana
9:30 PM to 9-45 PM Shayanostavams
9-45 PM Temple close
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Archana/Special Service/Seva/Puja:
Suprabhata Seva
Nijabishekam
Nijabishekam (Couple)
Sahasra Namarchana
Kunkumarchana (Friday) (at Ustava Mandapama)
Sri Sudarshan Homam
Kalyanothsavam
Jodu Seva
Pavalimpu Seva
One day Bramhostvam
Three days Bramhostvam
Five days Bramhostvam
Anjaneya Swamy Akupuja (Tuesday)
Sri Ammavari Lakshaa Tulasi Archana
Shathagatabhishekam (Swathi Nakshathram only)
Laksha Bilwarchana in Shivalayam
Andal Ammavari Abhishekam (Friday only)
Astoatharam
Shegradarshanam
Athi Shegradarshanam (1 Laddu 100 grams)
Gandadeepam
Ashwara Sweekaram
Annaprasana (After Nevedana)
Swarna Pushparchana (2 Laddus 100grms)
Sarvaseva Pathakam
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham Timings:
Morning: 7.30 AM, 10.00 AM
Afternoon: 12.00 PM
Evening: 4.00 PM
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Prasadam Timings:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Weekends and Holidays: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM without break
Prasadam Distrubutes:
Pulihora
Dadyodanam
Laddu
Vada
Distribution of free prasadam:
100 kilograms of Pulihora prasadam and 6 kilograms of Daddojanam prasadam is being distributed freely to the pilgrims in the temple daily.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Festivals:
1) Bramhostavams for 11 days
2) Jayanthi
3) Swathi (every month on Swathi Nakshatram (i.e Birth star of Swamy varu) 4-30 AM to 7-00 AM as per Agama Shastra procedure. 750/- Two persons allowed)
4) Pavithrostavams
5) Adhyanotsavams
6) Sri Swamy vari Adhyayanotsavams
7) Dhanurmasams
8) Annakutothsavam (Celebrated on Kartheeka Pournami)
9) Ramanuja Thirunakshathram
10) Nammalvar Thirunakshathram
11) Manavala Mahammavari Thirunakshatram
12) Thirumanjari alwar Thirunakshatram
13) Thiruppavari alwar Thirunakshatram
14) Andal Thirunakshatram
15) Sri Krishna Janmashtami
16) Margali Masam
17) Sri Rama Navami
18) Maha Shiva Rathri
19) Devi Navarathrulu
20) Hanumath Jayanthi
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Address:
Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Vari Devasthanam,
Yadadiri Gutta,
Yadadri Bhuvanagiri Dist,
Telangana 508115.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Phone Numbers:
Executive Officer / Fax: 08685 – 236755
Administration Office: 08685 – 236645
Reception Office: 08685 – 236623
Tolegate: 08685 – 236620
Yogananda Nilayam: 08685 – 236664
Temple: 08685 – 236622
