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	Suprabhatam
04-30 am to 5-00 am	Binde teertam
05-00 am to 5-30 am	Bala Bogam
05-30 am to 6-30 am	Nijabhishekam
06-30 am to 7-15 am	Archana
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
03-00 pm to 04-00 pm	Dwarabandanamu

Darshanam Timings : Evening

04-00 pm to 5-00 pm	Special Darshnams
05-00 pm to 7-00 pm	Darshanams (All)
07-00 pm to 7-30pm	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

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.

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.

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.