Deity
Vishnu (Lakshmi Narasimha)
Main deity
श्री लक्ष्मी नरसिंह स्वामी मंदिर
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple at Yadagirigutta in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, is a major Narasimha pilgrimage center. Described as an ancient shrine with a grand modern reconstruction, it is a prominent Dravidian-style temple complex dedicated to Vishnu as Lakshmi Narasimha.
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major pilgrimage center
Narasimha kshetra
Architecture
Dravidian; modern reconstruction
Temple style
Location
Yadagirigutta, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Telangana
Region
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 2022
- Founder
- Government of Telangana / Yada Maharishi (ancient legend)
- Construction
- 2016 - 2022
- Puranic tradition states that Yada Maharishi performed intense penance in a mountain cave to behold Lord Narasimha. Between 2016 and 2022, the Government of Telangana executed a monumental reconstruction of the hill shrine using black granite stone. The expanded Dravidian-style complex was inaugurated in March 2022.
Significance
- Yadadri enshrines Lord Narasimha in five distinct forms: Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra, and Lakshmi Narasimha inside a natural cave. The modern stone reconstruction utilized over 250,000 tons of black granite crafted without cement or brick. It stands as Telangana's premier pilgrimage center.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Check timings on arrival
Timings are marked approximate (04:00–21:45). Verify the day’s darshan and entry cut-off time at the temple notice boards.
Start early for smoother darshan
Arriving near opening time (around 04:00) can help avoid peak queues later in the day.
Keep essentials minimal
Carry only necessary items for quicker security checks and easier movement within the complex.
Use the correct deity form name
When asking for directions or darshan lines, refer to the shrine as Lakshmi Narasimha to avoid confusion in a large complex.
Plan for a longer campus walk
As a grand modern complex, allow extra time for walking between entry, darshan areas, and exits.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
04:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
Not specified • Not specified
Brahmotsavam
Temple festival period; confirm exact dates locally as they are not provided in the record.
Not specified • Not specified
Narasimha Jayanti
Observed for Lakshmi Narasimha; dates and rituals are not specified in the record.
Not specified • Not specified
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
A Vishnu-related observance; specific temple schedule is not provided in the record.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
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Temple Videos
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Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple | Darshan & Temple Complex Walkthrough
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