In Yadagirigutta (Yadadri), Telangana, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadadri honours Lord Lakshmi Narasimha (an avatar of Vishnu), worshipped in five forms. It is also known as Yadagirigutta Temple, Yadadri Temple, Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.
One of the most popular Vaishnavite temples in South India, drawing thousands of pilgrims daily; Lord Narasimha is also revered here as 'Vaidya Narasimha' believed to cure ailments. A golden Sudarshana Chakra crowns the sanctum. Legend holds that Sage Yadarishi (son of Rishyasrunga) performed penance here with Hanuman's blessings, and Lord Narasimha appeared in five forms, Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshmi Narasimha, worshipped today as the Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.
Telangana carries a distinct temple identity of its own: From Rama's forest shrine on the Godavari to a Narasimha cave hill and a UNESCO-listed Kakatiya masterpiece, Telangana's temples span devotion and engineering genius.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | Opens 4:00 AM; morning darshan through to about 3:00 PM |
| Evening | Afternoon break 3:00 PM–4:00 PM; evening darshan 4:00 PM to around 9:30 PM (temple closes about 9:45 PM after Shayanotsavam) |
Detailed seva schedule (Suprabhatam 4:00 AM, Nijabhishekam 5:30 AM, etc.); heavy crowds on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Poojas and daily rituals
Suprabhatam, Nijabhishekam, Archana, Saswata Kalyanam, Abhishekam, Sudarshana Homam and monthly Ghatabhishekam on Swathi Nakshatram
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmotsavam | Phalguna month (February/March) | The temple's main 11-day festival with cultural programmes |
| Jayanthi Mahotsavam | Vaisakha (April/May) | From Sudha Dwadasi to Chaturdashi, marking the Lord's appearance |
| Annakutotsavam | Kartika Purnima (November) | Grand food offering to the deity |
History and architecture
Architecture
Built entirely in stone following the Thenkalai Vaishnava Agama tradition; uses Krishna Shila for deities and black granite echoing Kakatiya-era architecture; the sanctum lies within a cave beneath a huge rock
History
Legend holds that Sage Yadarishi (son of Rishyasrunga) performed penance here with Hanuman's blessings, and Lord Narasimha appeared in five forms, Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshmi Narasimha, worshipped today as the Pancha Narasimha Kshetram. The Telangana government undertook a major reconstruction (renamed Yadadri) executed by the Yadadri Temple Development Authority.
Planning your visit
How to reach
About 62 km from Hyderabad; nearest railway station Raigir (about 8 km); Rajiv Gandhi International Airport about 87 km; frequent TSRTC buses (including Volvo A/C) from Hyderabad, roughly 1.5 hours.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadadri in photographs
5 freely-licensed photographs of this temple, from Wikimedia Commons. Each is credited to its photographer.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: High. Detailed and consistent seva timings, history and festivals across sources