Yadagirigutta Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Overview

The Sri Yadagirigutta Temple, in Nalgonda District is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha an incarnation of God Vishnu. The Temple's cause is said in the Skanda Puranam, one of the 18 Puranas. The Temple is found 60 kilometers from Hyderabad. The temple town is in Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh, India. The Yadagirigutta Temple is slightly mainstream and is caught up with amid the year with totally distinctive occasions of the God. The yearly brahmotsavam is held in the month of March, it incorporates Yedurkolu, the temple sits gloriously on top of the Ralgiri Hill. The temple's uniqueness originates from its sanctum sanctorum, which rests inside a hole, situated under an enormous rock. As per legends, a ruler named Yadava, who was a sincere devotee of God Vishnu, begged here fervently so that he would get a perfect perspective of the God. The God was satisfied with his supplications to God and worship and showed up. At the point when this happened, the Yadava asked with the God to for all time live on the slope, in this way giving the slope its name, Yadagiri.

About the Temple

Gleaming brilliant on the sikharam of garbha griha (Sanctum Sanctorum) of this hollow temple is the brilliant Sudarshana Chakra of God Vishnu (whose rebirth is God Narasimha), the enhancement and also the weapon is an image this temple is recognized by from as far away as 6 km. It is said that numerous years prior the chakra moved in the bearing from which the devotees came as though like a compass controlling them towards the temple.The Chakra Considered to groups spiritualist power and worth, now and again turns all alone; no human hand is equipped for turning it. Another Legend additionally has it that Sriman Narayana, satisfied with Yada's repentance, sent Sri Anjaneya to coordinate the rishi to a blessed spot, where the God appeared to him as Sri LakshmiNarasimha. This spot is checked by a temple situated at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock, and is situated around 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the God for a long time. After Yadarishi achieved moksha, various tribals, becoming aware of the God's vicinity, came to worship Him at this temple. In any case, not being extremely taken in, these devotees started to take part in uncalled for worship. Due to this, Sri LakshmiNarasimha moved into to the slopes. The tribals scanned for a long time to discover their God, without any result. After numerous years had passed, the God showed up in the fantasy of a passionate woman among the tribe, guiding her to a substantial natural hollow wherein He uncovered Himself to all as five magnificent Avatars. The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed by Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Puja technique) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who made Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple. In Tretayugam, there carried on a sage by the name of Yadarishi, child of the colossal sage Rishyasrunga and Santa Devi who did retribution inside a hole with the gifts of Anjaneya on this slope in the middle of Bhongir(Bhuvanagiri) and Raigiri (Now in Nalgonda area of Andhra Pradesh,India). Satisfied with his profound dedication, God Narasimha, an incarnation of God Vishnu showed up before him in five distinct structures as Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshminarasimha. They later showed themselves into finely etched structures that later came to be venerated as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.

As the legend goes, the God seemed first as Jwala Narasimha (God as a fire), when Yadarishi was not able to confront the force of this spirit, he showed up in a quiet frame as Yoganarasimha (God in a Yogic Padmasana stance with open palms on the knees). Not fulfilled by the God seeming alone, Yadarishi tried to see him with this consort, so God is said to have showed up with Lakshmi on his lap, known as Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. To see these three structures one needs to experience a passage that contracts itself into a dim hole. Interestingly, the hollow is shaped under an immense rock, which frames a slanting rooftop into a tallness of only 5-ft in the center for the section inside. While experiencing this tightened entry one needs to essentially bring down the head somewhat. In this manner the exceptionally characteristic development of the hole itself makes one bow automatically to the God.

In Ancient days Sri Yada Maharshi child of Sri Rushyashrunga Maharshi with the Blessings of Anjaneya Swamy had performed extraordinary atonement for God Narasimha Swamy. In the wake of securing gift for his retribution God Narasimha had appear in Five Avatharas called as Sri Jwala Narasimha, Sri Yogananda Narasimha, Sri Ugra Narasimha, Sri Gandaberunda Narasimha, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. All things considered this is known as 'Pancha Narasimha Kshetram'.

In Tretayugam, there carried on a sage by the name of Yadarishi, child of the considerable sage Rishyasrunga and Santa Devi who did atonement inside a hole with the favors of Anjaneya (Hanuman) on this slope between Bhongir (Bhuvanagiri) and Raigiri (Now in Nalgonda area of Andhra Pradesh, India). Satisfied with his profound dedication, God Narasimha, an incarnation of God Vishnu showed up before him in five unique structures as Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshminarasimha. They later showed themselves into finely etched structures that later came to be worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.

There are Purana and customary records of this Shrine, which are generally well known among the enthusiasts. There is notice about the starting point of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the well known 18 puranas Another Legend likewise has it that Sriman Narayana, satisfied with YadaRushi retribution, sent Sri Anjaneya to coordinate the rishi to a heavenly spot, where the God appeared to him as Sri LakshmiNarasimha. This spot is stamped by a temple situated at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock, and is situated around 500 meters from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the God for a long time. After Yadarishi accomplished moksha, various tribals, Knowing of the God's vicinity, came to worship Him at this temple. Be that as it may, not being exceptionally taken in, these devotees started to participate in dishonorable worship. Due to this, Sri LakshmiNarasimha moved into to the slopes. The tribals looked for a long time to discover their God, without any result. After numerous years had passed, the God showed up in the fantasy of an ardent woman among the tribe, guiding her to a vast natural hollow wherein He uncovered Himself to all as five glorious Avatars.The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed by Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Worship system) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who formed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple. As the legend goes, the God seemed first as Jwala Narasimha (God as a fire), when Yadarishi was not able to confront the power of this nebulous vision, he showed up in a tranquil structure as Yoganarasimha (God in a Yogic Padmasana stance with open palms on the knees). Not fulfilled by the God seeming alone, Yadarishi looked to see him with this consort, so God is said to have showed up with Lakshmi on his lap, known as Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. To see these three structures one needs to experience a passageway that limits itself into a dim hole. Interestingly, the hollow is shaped under a tremendous rock, which frames an inclining rooftop into a stature of only 5-ft in the center for the entry inside. While experiencing this tightened section one needs to fundamentally bring down the head somewhat. Along these lines the extremely normal development of the cavern itself makes one bow automatically to the God.Toward the hollow's end, there are the genuine pictures of the God. One can see two stones attached to one another and framing a vertical measure of around one - foot between them. On the opposite side of the stone, we can see the picture fit as a fiddle of a serpent head and consummation like its tail. This is said to be the part of God known as Jwala Narasimha, first appearance of God. Famous convention has it that a perfect serpent still moves about the picture. On the inverse rock, there is another picture of God situated in contemplation (Padmasana stance) which is the picture of Yogananda Narasimha, the second indication of God, alongside The third sign as Lakshmi Narasimha on the same rock. The fourth frame, Ugra Narasimha(Fiery type of Narasimha), uncovers His Fierce Mouth to us as the wide access to the sinkhole itself in light of the fact that it was past the quality of a sage to see that shape and Gandabherunda ( the garuda pakshi or the hawk) is the fifth type of the God which is said to have been discovered etched in rock underneath the Anjaneya, known as 'Kshetrapalaka' (or the person who decided over that slope). This structure is known just by the vicinity of an unceasing light that smolders inside of a fissure underneath Sri Anjaneya sannidhi. Every one of these structures are known as 'swayambhu' or self radiated. As these rupams of the God are here and there hard to find in the little hole inside the cave that serves as His sannidhi, God Narasimha and Lakshmi stand together as vast silver utsava murthis as Sri LakshmiNarasimha. It is this type of the God and Lakshmi that are known and revered by every one of the devotees going by the Temple. Yadarishi is said to have been allowed his wish that the spot where the God showed up will be referred to by his name as Yadagiri (giri means slope in Sanskrit, and gutta which implies a hillock in Telugu appears to have been a recent day addition) and that God Lakshmi Narasimha will be adored for a long time to come.

After numerous years had passed, the God showed up in the fantasy of a passionate woman among the tribe, guiding her to a huge sinkhole wherein He uncovered Himself to all as five superb Avatars. Satisfied with his profound commitment, God Narasimha, an incarnation of God Vishnu showed up before him in five unique structures as Sri JwalaNarasimha,Sri Yogananda, Sri Gandabherunda, Sri Ugra and Sri Lakshminarasimha. All these five structures (roopas) are without further ado revered inside of the temple. They later showed themselves into finely etched structures that later came to be worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram. There are Purana and conventional records of this Shrine, which are generally famous among the devotees. There is notice about the starting point of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the popular 18 puranas.

God Narasimha is accepted to have been loved by sages (rushis). The district of Yadagirigutta is rumored to be a ''Rushi Aradhana Kshetram'' or the spot of worship for sages .

The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed by Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Puja strategy) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who created Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.

About the Deity

Narasimha, Narasingh, Narsingh and Narasingha in subsidiary dialects is a symbol of the Hindu god Vishnu and one of Hinduism's most mainstream divinities, as confirm in ahead of schedule stories, iconography, and temple and celebration adore for over a thousand years. In this Temple God Narasimha favors devotees in the Yoga Narasimha structure.

Legends and Stories

As the conviction goes, God Narasimha has tackled the part of a ''specialist'' and is known as ''Vaidya Narasimha'' by his devotees at this hallowed place to cure numerous endless infections and the part of a 'do gooder' to the individuals who are affected by awful planets, witchcraft and dark enchantment. Numerous occasions are refered to of the God showing up in the enthusiasts' fantasies, and regulating medications and worked the patients and favored them with great wellbeing. Numerous enthusiasts recount clear dreams in which the God comes to mend them from interminable or terminal ailments, and even mental or passionate issues. A mandala (40 day) pradakshina is exceptionally prevalent made by numerous an enthusiast cured of a long standing infirmity or incessant infection. Generally, the God Himself has conferred mantr opadesham to choose devotees in their fantasies.

Another Legend additionally has it that Sriman Narayana, satisfied with YAda's tapas, sent Sri Anjaneya to coordinate the rishi to a blessed spot, where the God appeared to him as Sri LakshmiNarasimha. This spot is checked by a temple situated at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock, and is situated around 5 km from the present temple. There the sage venerated the God for a long time.

After Yadarishi achieved moksham, various tribals, becoming aware of the God's vicinity, came to worship Him at this temple. In any case, not being exceptionally taken in, these aficionados started to take part in uncalled for worship. On account of this, Sri LakshmiNarasimha moved into to the slopes. The tribals hunt down numerous years to discover their God, without much of any result. After numerous years had passed, the God showed up in the fantasy of a passionate woman among the tribe, guiding her to a huge natural hollow wherein He uncovered Himself to all as five glorious Avatharams.

Significance

People, who worship the divinity, adore it with commitment, the issues confronted by them in regards to their 'Graha', the troubles through insidiousness spirits and their everything; mental issues are being cured by the God & Goddess. Every one of the troubles confronted by the enthusiasts are being cured through natural solutions like organic products, blossoms and Tulasi Teertham. He is appearing to them in their fantasies and leading operations too. Acclaim, Freedom from illnesses, Wealth, Courage, Relief from unfriendly impacts from terrible planetary perspectives, Relief from servitude, Removal of sins

Festivals

Sri Narasimha Jayanthi is grandly celebrated in the temple.

Prasad & Offerings

Devotees pray to Lord Narasimha having various wishes in their mind. Devotees light ghee lamps in Lord’s shrine.

Accessibility

Vadapalli is on the branch road near Miriyalakuda from Mattapalli (100 km) on the Guntur road running via Hoosoor Nagar. The temple is 2 km far from this branch road. The closest railway station and airport are in Vijayawada.

Address

Sri Narasimhar Temple,
Vadapalli,
Nalgonda,
Andhra Pradesh.