Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadagirigutta (Yadadri)
Also known as: யாதகிரிகுட்டா லட்சுமி நரசிம்மர் கோயில் · యాదగిరిగుట్ట లక్ష్మీనరసింహస్వామి ఆలయం · यादगिरिगुट्टा लक्ष्मी नरसिंह मंदिर
Telangana Vishnu
A cave and hill shrine of Narasimha near Hyderabad, rebuilt and reopened in March 2022.
- Deity
- Lakshmi Narasimha
- Tradition
- Vishnu
- Place
- Yadagirigutta (Yadadri), Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
- State
- Telangana
- Era
- Rebuilt 2016–2022.
Sthala Puranam
According to the Skanda Purana, Yada, son of the sage Rishyasringa, did penance here to Narasimha. Pleased, Narasimha appeared to him in five forms.
Yada asked him to stay on the hill in those forms. The main cave holds stone images of all five: Jwala, Gandabherunda, Yogananda, Ugra and Lakshmi Narasimha.
Speciality
- Five forms of Narasimha in one cave shrine.
- The whole temple was rebuilt in stone from 2016 and inaugurated on 28 March 2022.
Festivals
- Narasimha Jayanti
- Annual Brahmotsavam
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi
How to reach
By airHyderabad Airport, about 70–80 km.
By trainRaigir station is the nearest railhead, a few km from the hill.
By roadAbout 60–65 km from Hyderabad; buses from Hyderabad, including from MGBS and Uppal.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Weekends and festivals are busy. Go on a weekday morning for a calmer visit.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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