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Location: “Yadagirigutta, Telangana 508115”
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lakshmi_Narasimha_Swamy_Temple,_Yadagirigutta
https://yadagiriguttatemple.telangana.gov.in/
Yadagirigutta is a
town in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of Telengana. The Yadadrigutta hillock is
famous for Lakshmi Narasimha temple. The place is around 60 KMs from Hyderabad
and 16 KMs from Bhuvanagiri headquarters. 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 visits this
temple for offering their vows, performing of saswata pujas ,saswata
kalyanam,LakshaTulasi Pujas ,Abhisekam etc.. There will be heavy congregation
of devotees / pilgrims during Saturdays, Sundays and other Public Holidays.
Legend
According to Skanda
Purana, Yada, the son of sage performed penance here for God Narasimha. Being
please with him, Narasimha manifested himself in 5 forms: Jvala Narasimha, Gandabherunda
Narasimha, Yogananda Narasimha, Ugra Narasimha, and Lakshmi Narasimha. Yada
requested Narasimha to stay in these forms, so the temple has 5 deities
enshrined in stone in the main cave. Historically, the temple has followed
the Tenkalai tradition
of the Vaishnava Agama Shastras as followed in South India.
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 posses 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 LakshmiNarasimha. 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 LakshmiNarasimha moved into
to 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.
According to beliefs, 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 gooder' to those who are under the
influence of bad planets, witch craft and black magic. Many instances are cited
of the Lord appearing in the dreams of the devotees, and administering
medicines and operated the patients and blessed 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 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.
About the temple
The temple is in a cave
about 3.7 metres (12 ft) high by 9.1 metres (30 ft) long, located in
back of the temple hall, by the rear pillar. There is a stairway down into the
chamber and then towards the back. Jvala Narasimha is in the shape of a
serpent, while Yogananda Narasimha appears sitting in meditation in yoga pose.
The silver icon of Lakshmi-Narasimha is installed in the main shrine. To the
right of the temple main door is a Hanuman temple. There is a long horizontal
gap in the rock just below Hanuman. This is said to be where Gandaberunda Narasimha
manifested. It is said that any wish of a sincere devotee visiting this temple
will be fulfilled. The sanctum sanctorum or garbhagriha is
located in a cave, under a huge slating rock, which covers half the temple. The
old temple doesn’t exist anymore and a new temple was built at the old temple
site. A temporary temple, Balalayam, was built till the renovation was on. The
temple was rebuilt in the Krishna Sila (Black stone).
History
There is a ancient
Inscription at kolanupaka Jagaddevuni Narayana Swamy Temple saying that After
christ inthe year of 1148 The King Tribhuvana Malludu win the battle 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 15th Century the Vijayanagara Samrajya
Samrat Sri Krishnadevarayalu wroted in his autobiography that while he going to
war he Visited the temple and prayed the lord for victory .and also he got a
son on the mercy of Lord Narasimha Swamy.
How
to Reach
By
Road: The temple is around 80 KMs form Warangal and around
60 KMs from Hyderabad and is easily accessible by road. Vehicles can go right
till the top of the hill and there is huge parking. Ample amount of bus
services are available from Hyderabad now too.
By
Rail: Yadadri (Raigir) Yadadri gutta road is the nearest
railway station around 7 KMs from the location.
By
Air: Hyderabad
airport is the nearest airport around 60 KMs
Parking,
Entry fees and Photography:
There is huge parking available. There are entry fees
of around 500 Rs for vehicle entry.
Photography is allowed, do not use Drones. I am not
sure about photography inside the temple as we couldn’t enter the temple
because of huge rush.
Timings:
The temple is open from morning 4:00 am to evening 09:45
pm
Morning Puja timings: 4:00 am to 4:00 pm
Evening Puja timings: 4:00 pm to 9:45 pm
There is always heavy rush, so do visit the temple
keeping time in hands
Stay
options:
Nearest stay option is Hyderabad. Warangal is also a
good stay option.