Yadagirigutta Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple
Sri
Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple is situated on a hillock in the Nalgonda district, newly formed
state of telangana.
The sanctum sanctorum or Garbhagriha is
located in a cave, under a huge slating rock, which covers half the abode.Huge
number of devotees visit the temple on Sundays and public holidays.
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 Nalgonda
district of Andhra Pradesh, 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 about the
origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 puranas
Another Legend also has it that Sriman Narayana,
pleased with YadaRushi 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 500 meters from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the
Lord for many years.
After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of
tribals, Knowing 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 (Worship procedure) was set
by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam,
Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.
Beliefs
Lord Narasimha is believed to have been worshiped
by sages (rushis). The region of Yadagirigutta is reputed to be a “Rushi
Aradhana Kshetram” or the place of worship for sages.
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 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 Deeksha (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.
Visiting Hours :
Temple is opening at 4.00 a.m. early morning and
it will be closed by 9.30 p.m. In peak days like Sunday/Saturday /Festival Days
the temple would be opened one hour earlier than the schedule time.
Darshanam Timings : Morning
04-00 am to 4-30 am
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Suprabhatam
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04-30 am to 5-00 am
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Binde teertam
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05-00 am to 5-30 am
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Bala Bogam
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05-30 am to 6-30 am
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Nijabhishekam
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06-30 am to 7-15 am
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Archana
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7-15 am to 11-30 am
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Darshnamas (All)
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11-30 am to 12-30 am
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Maharaja Bogamu
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12-30 am to 3-00-pm
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Darshanams
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03-00 pm to 04-00 pm
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Dwarabandanamu
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Darshanam Timings : Evening
04-00 pm to 5-00 pm
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Special Darshnams
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05-00 pm to 7-00 pm
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Darshanams (All)
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07-00 pm to 7-30pm
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Aaradhana
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7-30 pm to 8-15 pm
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Archana
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8-15 pm to 9 -00 pm
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Darshnamas (All)
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9-00 pm to 9-30 pm
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Maha nivedhana
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9-30 pm to 9-45 pm
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Shayanostavams
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9-45 pm
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Temple close
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SEVAS TIMINGS :
- Kalyanamu
: 08-00 am to 11-00 am
- Jodu
savas : 05-30 pm to 07-00 pm
- Suprabhata
Seva from 4.00 am. to 4.30 am
- Nijabishekam
from 5.30 am to 6.30 am.
- Sahasra
Namarchana from 6.30 am to 7.15 am.
- Kunkumarchana
from 8.30 am to 9.00 am. (at Yaga Shala)
- Kalyanothsavam
from 10.00am to 12.00pm
- Pavalimpu
Seva from 9.00 pm to 9.30pm.
PRASADAM COUNTERS : Prasadam Counters are located near to the main
temple entrance
Timings : 7-00 AM TO 9-00 PM
Saturday, Sunday and other important days the
Counters were opened from 7 AM to 9 PM un-interruptedly.
Separate Counters for Ladies are also arranged
whenever necessary.
Distribution of free prasadam:
100 Kgs of Pulihora prasadam and 6 Kgs of
Daddojanam prasadam is being distributed freely to the piligrims in the temple
daily.
FESTIVALS :
Bramhostavams
Every year SriSwamy vari Brahmothsavams are being
performed during the months of Palgunam i.e. from Shudha Vidiya to
Dwadasi for (11 ) days (normally in the of month Febrauary &
March).During the Brahmothsavams cultural programs like Harikathas,
Bajans, Vocal recites, Upanyasams, Bharatha Natyams and Dramas were
arranged with the well known artists and Scholars from the different
places.
Jayanthi
Sri Swamy vari Jayanthi Mahotsavams will perform
from Vysakha Sudha Dwadasi to Chathurdashi. The programs were also arranged at
the time of Narasimha Jayanthi,.Various Parayanams like Ramayan, Maha Bharath ,
Bhagawath Geetha, Kshetra Mahathyam, etc were arranged at the time of
Brahmothsavams and Jayanthi. The Peethadhipathis & Mathadhipathis who
visited this temple are also given their Pravachanams to the Devotees.
Swathi
Sri Swamy vari Astothara Satha Ghatabhisekam will
performs every month on Swathi Nakshatram (i.e Birth star of Swamy varu)
at 4-30 AM to 7-00 AM as per Agama Shastra procedure.
Pavithrostavams
Sri Swamy vari Pavithrotsavams will performs from
Shravana Shudha Dashimi to Dwadashi.
Adhyanotsavams
Sri Swamy vari Adhyayanotsavams will perform Six
days fromvaikunta Ekadasi
Dhanurmasams
During the Dhanurmasam days, every day at
early morning Margali will be held in the Temple and Thiruppavai
Keerthanams will be rendered by Archakas which were written by
Andal Ammavaru.
Annakutothsavam
Annakutostavam will perform on the day of
Kartheeka Pournami .
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OTHER
IMPORTANT FESTIVALS CELEBRATED
1. Ramanuja Thirunakshathram.
2. Nammalvar Thirunakshathram
3. Manavala Mahammavari Thirunakshatram
4. Thirumanjari alwar Thirunakshatram
5. Thiruppavari alwar Thirunakshatram
6. Andal Thirunakshatram
7. Sri Krishna Janmastami
8. Margali Masam
9. Sri Rama Navami
10.
Maha Shiva Rathri
11.
Devi Navarathrulu
12.
Hanumath Jayanthi
Accommodation :
The Devasthanam is having Suffiicient number of Choultries
, dormitories and cottages for providing accommodation to the devotees
and V.I.P.s including A.C Rooms to stay on the uphill. In the down
hill the Devasthanam is having Rooms and halls for
staying of the pilgrims.
Do’s And Don’t’s
Do’s
• Do pray Lord Pancha Narasimha Swamy varu before pilgrimage to Yadagirigutta.
• Do contact Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for pooja details etc.
• Do concentrate on Lord Narasimha Swamy Varu and Goddess Andal Ammavaru inside the temple &
Kshetrapalaka Anjaneya Swamy Varu.
• Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.
• Do pray Lord Pancha Narasimha Swamy varu before pilgrimage to Yadagirigutta.
• Do contact Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for pooja details etc.
• Do concentrate on Lord Narasimha Swamy Varu and Goddess Andal Ammavaru inside the temple &
Kshetrapalaka Anjaneya Swamy Varu.
• Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.
Don’t’s
• Don’t come to Yadagirigutta for any purpose other than worshipping of Sri Swamy Varu and Ammavaru.
• Don’t smoke at Yadagirigutta temple surroundings.
• Don’t consume alcoholic drinks at Yadagirigutta temple surroundings.
• Don’t eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshethram.
• Don’t carry any weapon inside the temple, kindly switch of your mobiles.
• Don’t wear any head guards like helmets, caps, tubans and hats inside the temple premises.
• Don’t perform ‘Sastanga Pranama’ in Antaralayam.
• Don’t take much time while performing ‘Darshanam’ to Swamy varu in Garbhalayam.
• Don’t buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
• Don’t encourage beggars at Yadagirigutta.
• Don’t spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.
• Don’t come to Yadagirigutta for any purpose other than worshipping of Sri Swamy Varu and Ammavaru.
• Don’t smoke at Yadagirigutta temple surroundings.
• Don’t consume alcoholic drinks at Yadagirigutta temple surroundings.
• Don’t eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshethram.
• Don’t carry any weapon inside the temple, kindly switch of your mobiles.
• Don’t wear any head guards like helmets, caps, tubans and hats inside the temple premises.
• Don’t perform ‘Sastanga Pranama’ in Antaralayam.
• Don’t take much time while performing ‘Darshanam’ to Swamy varu in Garbhalayam.
• Don’t buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
• Don’t encourage beggars at Yadagirigutta.
• Don’t spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.
OTHER TEMPLES :
1) Pushkarini Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple(uphills)
2) Sri Ramalingeshwara swamy temple (uphills at entrance of east side)
3) Sri Ramalayam. (uphills)
HOW TO REACH :
Yadagirigutta is just 55 kms from Hyderabad.
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