Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri is the most famous temple of Telangana. It is glorified as the Pancha Narasimha Kshetra and the Rishi Aradhana Kshetra. Yadadri Temple is famed as the Tirumala of Telangana. Its architectural grandeur exceeds the quintessence of the Indian Temple Architecture. The temple lies only sixty kilometers away from Hyderabad.

The origin of Pancha Narasimha Kshetra at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri

As per the Skanda Purana, during the Treta Yuga, Sage Yadarishi who was the son of Rishyashringa Rishi and Shanta Devi, performed tapasya on the Yadagiri hillock, within the cave, to please Lord Narasimha. Lord Narasimha was pleased by his tapasya and gave darshan in five forms – Jwala Narasimha, Gandabherunda Narasimha, Yogananda Narasimha, Ugra Narasimha and the Lakshmi Narasimha.

The sage was very much satisfied by the darshan of the Lord and blissfully requested Lord Narasimha to stay on the hill in these five forms to bless the devotees. Lord Narasimha mercifully agreed. Even today, Lord Narasimha bestows benevolence on devotees in these five forms within the cave of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri.

Some devotees say that Rishyashringa Rishi was performing the tapasya in a nearby place, around five kilometers away from the current temple. Lord Narayana instructed Hanuman to guide the rishi to the current location of the cave.

The location of Pancha Narasimhas in Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yudari

The sacred cave in which Rishyashringa Rishi performed tapasya and achieved darshan of the Lord, lies between two hills – Bhuvanagiri and Raigiri. Within the huge temple of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri, the main garbha griha is in the form of a cave. Devotees get down into the main cave to have darshan of Sri Yogananda Narasimha who is in a seated position. Lord Jwala Narasimha is in the form of a serpent. There are silver Deities of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha who are very striking and beautiful are also present in the same place.

To the right side of the temple’s maha dwara is the Hanuman temple. Just below Hanuman, there is a long gap in the rock. This is the place where Gandabherunda Narasimha manifested. This asthanam is very famous amongst the devotees. Any wish of a devotee is fulfilled if sincerely prayed in this temple.

The Grand Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri

The ancient temple although very famous within Andhra Pradesh and the nearby states needed a long pending renovation. After the formation of a separate state of Telangana, the temple was noticed by the Government and the then Government took it up to renovate the temple on the lines of the Agama and the Shilpa Shastras. The temple was renovated beyond imagination. In the upcoming days, this is going to be prominent spot in Telangana.

Sudarshana Chakra turns on its own, atop Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri

The Sudarshana Chakra atop the temple of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri is very magnificent and huge. Normally it is impossible for any human to turn the direction of the chakra. However, in the earlier days, the chakra would turn on its own and help devotees to reach the temple easily.

Lord Narasimha as the Doctor

Devotees believe Lord Lakshmi Narasimha to be Vaidya Narasimha. This Deity of the Lord has been guiding devotees in curing diseases or any old ailments. The Lord has appeared in the dreams of many devotees and guided them how to administer the medicine or which medicine to take for the disease to get cured. Devotees suffering from any ailment or diseases perform mandala parikrama of the temple – 40 pradashinas.

The Temple timings of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri

The temple opens early in the morning, however public darshan begins at 7:15 am till 11:30 am. In the evening, the public darshan is available from 5 pm till 7 pm and 8:15 pm till 9:00 pm

Best time to visit Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Yadadri

Although one can visit the temple all throughout the year, the best time to visit is during the winter season: between November to February. Festivals like shravana masa and the Narasimha Jayati festivals are really crowded.

How to visit Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Yadadri

You may contact Tirtha Yatra for their upcoming tours to this temple in order to relish the temple to its fullest.

You may reach the temple in the following ways:

By Air – Hyderabad Airport is the nearest airport. From Hyderabad Airport, you may hire taxi or travel in the State Transport Bus to reach the temple.

By Rail – Hyderabad is well connected by Indian Railways with the prominent cities in India. From Hyderabad Railway Station, you may take taxi or travel in the State Transport Bus.

By Road – The Yadadri Temple is well connected by roadways. As the temple has been renovated recently, very good network has been developed for the convenience of the devotees.