Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Yadagirigutta Temple

Introduction

Yadagirigutta is a popular pilgrimage tourist attraction in Yadadri, located at a distance of around 60 km (37 miles) from Hyderabad. The famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple (Pancha Narasimha Kshetram) is situated on a hillock at about 300 feet above sea level. The deity is Lord Narasimha Swamy.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

There are five different forms of Lord Vishnu here. They are Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, Sri Jwala Narasimha, Sri Gandabherunda, Sri Yogananda and Sri Ugra. Many tourists visit this place every year.

Yadagirigutta Temple

Yadagirigutta Temple

Best time to visit

October to March. Temperatures between 15C (59F) and 29C (85F)

Temple Premises

Temple Premises

How to get to Yadagirigutta Temple

The timings may change over time.

There are Express, mini and Pallevelugu buses from JBS (Jubilee Bus Stand) starting from 5 AM in the morning to 7.30 PM in the evening. The frequency is around every 15 to 20 minutes. The first Minibus starts at 5 AM and the last is at 5.25 PM. The first Pallevelugu bus is at 5.20 AM and the last is at 7.30 PM. The express buses are at 8.20 AM, 9.10 AM, 9.30 AM, 11.20 AM, 12.10 PM and 2.30 PM.

There are Express, Delux and Pallevelugu buses from MGBS bus stand starting from 5 AM in the morning to 8.30 PM in the evening. The first Pallevelugu bus is at 5 AM in the morning and the last is at 8.25 PM in the evening. The first express bus is at 9.15 AM and the last is at 8 PM in the evening. The Delux buses are at 6.30 PM, 7.30 PM and at 8.30 PM.

https://tgsrtc.telangana.gov.in/yadadri-timing.php

There are a lot of trains to Bhongir. Yadagirigutta is about 20 km (12 miles) from here. The taxi takes about 30 minutes.

There are some trains to Raigir. Yadagirigutta is around 5 km (3 miles) from here.

The journey time by bus is around 2 hours. The journey time by train is about an hour.

MGBS Bus Stand

MGBS Bus Stand

MGBS Bus Stand Metro Station

MGBS Bus Station Metro Station

Open timings and tickets

These may change over time
Yadagirigutta is open from 7 AM to 7 PM
Sarva Darshan is free.
Special Darshan: Rs.150 ($1.70)
Laddu (100 grams): Rs.30 ($0.30)
Pulihora (250 grams): Rs.20 ($0.20)
Vada: Rs.20 ($0.20)
Room Rates are around Rs.350 ($4) to Rs.2000 ($25)

Hillocks

Hillocks

Time required to see

About 2 hours on weekdays and about 4 hours on weekends and holidays.

Temple Complex

Temple Complex

Things to do at Yadagirigutta

Visit Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple
Perform different rituals
Have a dip at Pushkarini
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings
Do shopping of souvenirs and handicrafts
Go to Surendrapuri
See Swarnagiri temple
Check out Bhongir Fort
Visit Kolanupaka Jain Temple

Yadagirigutta temple surroundings

Yadagirigutta Temple Surroundings

About Temple

A sage by name Yadarishi performed penance inside a cave on the hill between Bhongir and Raigir in Tretayugam (around 36000 BCE). Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared before him in 5 different forms. All these 5 different forms of the Lord are worshipped here.

The Temple is constructed with black granite (Krishna Shila). The golden gopuram has gold plates. The deity is inside a cave. Some rituals are conducted at Pushkarini.

Events

Brahmotsavams in February and March
Adhyanotsavams are performed 6 days from Vaikunta Ekadasi.
Annakutothsavam is performed on the day of Karthika Pournami
There are many other events that are performed every year.

Facilities at Yadagirigutta


Accommodation
Free food at Annadanam hall
Parking on hill
Parking at the bottom of the hill
Free buses to the top of the hill
Toilets

Restrictions

Sastanga Pranama in Antaralayam is not allowed
Do not block the queue near the main deity
Smoking and alcohol are prohibited
Weapons are not allowed
No headgear allowed
Buy Prasadams at the official counters
Do not create nuisance in the premises

Parking on hill

Parking on hill

SurendraPuri

Surendrapuri is the place near Yadagirigutta, where you can see all the deities of various temples in India. It is a mythological museum. It is at a distance of about 3 km (1.8 miles) from Yadagirigutta. The temple is open from 9 AM to 7 PM. The tickets are issued till 5 PM.

Swarnagiri

Swarnagiri temple is near Yadagirigutta temple and is on the way from Hyderabad to Yadagirigutta. The deity is Lord Venkateshwara. The statue is about 12 feet high. The temple is open from 6 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to 9 PM.

Tourist attractions in and around Hyderabad

Charminar
Qutubshahi tombs
Birla Mandir, Science Museum and Planetarium
Lumbini Park
Ramoji Film City
Statue of Equality
Shilparamam
Salarjung museum
Chowmahalla Palace
Taj Falaknuma Palace
Purani Haveli
Nizam’s Museum
Nehru Zoological Park
Surendrapuri
Chilkur Balaji temple

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