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Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
About the Temple
This hilltop temple at Yadagirigutta, about 60 km from Hyderabad, is dedicated to Narasimha. Its legend says the god appeared to the sage Yada in five forms, all worshipped inside the cave sanctum. The temple was rebuilt in black stone and reopened in March 2022, and it now draws large crowds, especially at weekends.
Why visit
- See the cave sanctum where five forms of Narasimha are worshipped together.
- Walk through the rebuilt stone temple and its gopurams, reopened in 2022.
Temple Timings
- Morning
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Morning
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Afternoon
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Evening
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Evening
- 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
The temple opens at 03:30 for Suprabhatam and closes at 21:45. The hours between these darshan windows are for rituals, Maharaja Bhogam (12:00 to 13:00) and paid break darshan (09:00 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 17:00). The annual Brahmotsavams run for 11 days in Phalguna (usually February to March), and Narasimha Jayanthi falls in Vaisakha. Expect changed timings and heavy crowds then.
Before You Go
- Time to allow
1.5 hours to 3 hours inside the temple. This is a planning allowance, not a queue time; festival days take longer.
- Dress
For arjitha sevas, Nitya Kalyanam, the Sudarshana Narasimha Homam, the Satyanarayana Vratham and VIP darshan, women wear a sari or a chudidar with a chunni, and men wear a dhoti or white lungi with an upper cloth. Shorts, jeans, T-shirts and skirts are not allowed for these. The general queue is exempt, but modest clothes are still wise.
Reported by deccanchronicle.com, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
- Phones
The Devasthanam asks devotees not to carry mobile phones, caps, turbans or hats inside the temple. Whether a phone deposit counter exists, and its charge, were not confirmed.
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
- Special entrance
Official temple tariff. Buy only at the temple counter or the official website.
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
- Access
The temple stands on a hilltop. Step counts, lifts and wheelchair routes were not confirmed; ask the Devasthanam reception before you go.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
Highlights
- Five forms of Narasimha in one cave
The sanctum is a cave where Narasimha is worshipped as Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshmi Narasimha, the five forms in which he is said to have appeared to the sage Yada.
- Golden Sudarshana Chakra
A gilded Sudarshana Chakra about three feet across tops the sanctum tower and, the Devasthanam says, can be seen from about 6 km away.
- Temple rebuilt in black stone
The temple was rebuilt in Krishna Sila black stone between 2016 and 2022 and reopened on 28 March 2022, with seven gopurams and pillars carved with the twelve Alvars.
- Pathala Lakshmi Narasimha legend at the foot of the hill
A second legend places the Lord's first appearance to Yada at a shrine at the foot of the hill, about 5 km from the present temple.
Sources: yadagiriguttatemple.telangana.gov.in, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
How to reach Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
- By air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD) · about 82 km
- By train: Yadadri (formerly Raigir) (YADD) · about 5 km
- By road: Yadagirigutta is about 65 km from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station in Hyderabad and about 55 km from Uppal. Bhongir station, about 13 km away, is a larger railhead.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Nearby Places
- Bhongir FortA hill fort above Bhuvanagiri town, the district headquarters.9.9 km away
- Kolanupaka Jain templeA Svetambara Jain pilgrimage temple in Kolanupaka village.22 km by road
- Keesaragutta Ramalingeswara TempleA hilltop Shiva temple on the north-eastern edge of Hyderabad.30 km away
- Bhoodan PochampallyA handloom weaving village.31 km away
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, yadagiriguttatemple.telangana.gov.in, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
What are the Yadadri temple darshan timings?
The Devasthanam lists general darshan from 07:00 to 09:00, 10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:00, 17:00 to 19:00 and 20:15 to 21:00. The temple opens at 03:30 for early rituals and closes at 21:45.
Is there a dress code at Yadagirigutta?
Since June 2024, traditional dress has been reported as required for sevas, Nitya Kalyanam, homam, vratham and VIP darshan. The general queue is exempt.
Can I take my phone into Yadadri temple?
No. The Devasthanam asks visitors not to carry mobile phones inside the temple. Plan to leave yours in your vehicle or ask locally about storage.
Why are there five Narasimhas at Yadagirigutta?
Temple legend says Narasimha appeared to the sage Yada as Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshmi Narasimha. All five are worshipped in the cave sanctum.