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Sri Laxmi Narasimma Swami Temple
- Korukonda,Andhra Pradesh
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Overview
Korukonda Laxmi Narasimma Swami Temple in East Godavari district is one of the ancient temples in India. It is the most famous Vaishnava Divya Kshetram, prominent temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu avataram. There are two Narasimma temples in Korukonda – Swavambhuvu temple and Pratishitha temple. The main temple (Swayambhu temple) is at the height of 120 meters. The temple is located about 60 km from Kakinada and 20 km from Rajahmundry. As per the Shila Shasanams (Scripted stones), Korukonda Narasimma Swami Temple was constructed about 800 years ago (approximately in 13th century).
Festivals
The main temple festival, Korukonda Narasimma Swami theertham (Swami vari kalyanotsavam) is held in Phalguna month (Phalguna Shudda Ekadashi) (4 March 2012). Ugadi, Sri Ramanuja Swami Thiru nakshatram in May, Sri Krishnashtami, Durga Saran Navaratri, Dhanurmas puja, Mukkoti Ekadasi, etc. are the major festivals celebrated with utmost gaiety in Korukonda Narasimma Swami.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport to Korukonda is Vishakhapatnam airport.
Railways
Rajahmundry Railway Station is the nearest railhead.
Road
There are government and private buses from major cities to here.
Temple Address
Korukonda Sri Laxmi Narasimma Swami Temple,
Korukonda,
Andhra Pradesh.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Fame
- Freedom from diseases
- Wealth
- Courage
- Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects
- Relief from bondage
Shlokas
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Timings
Timing: Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.