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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name =Yadadrigutta Temple
| native_name = '''శ్రీ లక్ష్మీ నరసింహ స్వామి వారి ఆలయం'''
| image = Yadadri SLNS Temple.png
| alt = [[Bhongir]] [[town]]
| caption = The planned new temple
| map_type = India Telangana#India
| map_caption = Location in Telangana
| coordinates = {{coord|17.5892|78.9446|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Telangana]]
| district = [[Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district|Yadadri Bhuvanagiri]]|
| location = [[Bhongir]]
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| deity = [[Lord Narasimha]] and [[Lakshmi]]
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| architecture = [[Dravidian Architecture]]
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[[File:Yadagirigutta temple view.JPG|thumb|225px|Hillock of Yadadri|right]]
[[File:Yadadri SLNS Temple 2.jpg|thumb|Sri Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple, Y.Bhuvanagiri District, Telangana, India]]

'''Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple''' or simply known as '''Yadadri''' or '''Yadagirigutta temple''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150306/nation-current-affairs/article/yadagirigutta-now-renamed-yadadri|title=Yadagirigutta is now renamed as Yadadri|date=6 March 2015}}</ref> (also known as '''Pancha Narasimha Kshetram''' and '''Rishi Aradhana Kshetram''')<ref>[https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-02-27/Yadadri-Development-in-Bangaru-Telangana/210208 Yadadri Development in Bangaru Telangana]</ref> is a [[Hindu temple]] situated on a [[hillock]] in the small town of [[Yadagirigutta]] in the [[Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district]] of the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Telangana]]. The temple is an abode of [[Narasimha]], an incarnation of Lord [[Vishnu]]. It is located {{convert|60|km|mi|0}} from [[Hyderabad]], {{convert|12|km|mi|0}} from [[Bhongir|Bhuvanagiri Town]], {{convert|120|km|mi|0}} from [[Suryapet]] and {{convert|88|km|mi|0}} from [[Nalgonda]].

In 2016 a large expansion and rebuilding of the temple began.

==Temple legend==
According to [[Skanda Purana]], Yada Maharishi son of venerated Maharshi [[Rishyasringa]] performed penance here to [[Vishnu|Lord Vishnu]] as [[Narasimha]]. Being pleased with his penance lord appeared before him and manifested himself in five forms: Jwaalaa Narasimha, Gandabheranda Narasimha, Yogananda Narasimha, Ugra Narasimha and Lakshmi Narasimha .<ref>{{cite news|title=Yadadri Development in Bangaru Telangana|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-02-27/Yadadri-Development-in-Bangaru-Telangana/210208|publisher=The Hans India}}</ref> Yada Maharishi begged [[Narasimha]] to remain on the hill in these forms. For this reason, the Lakshmi-Narasimhadeva temple on the hilltop has deities of [[Narasimha]] in all five forms embedded in stone in the main cave. Historically, the temple has followed the [[Thenkalai]] tradition of the [[Vaishnava]] [[Agama (Hinduism)|Agama Shastras]] as followed in [[South India]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Sri Vaishnava Divya Desams (108 Tiruppathis Sung by Azhwars): Along with a Selected List of Some Abhimana Sthalams in India|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wKZWAAAAMAAJ|publisher=Sri Visishtadvaitha Pracharini Sabha|year=1972|page=132}}</ref>

==Deities in the temple==
The temple is in a cave about 12 feet high by 30 feet long, located in back of the temple hall, by the rear pillar. You take a stairway down into the chamber and then toward the back. Jwala Narasimha is in the shape of serpent, while Yogananda Narasimha appears sitting in meditation in yoga pose. You will also see silver deities of Lakshmi-Narasimha, which are quite striking in appearance and lends presence of seeing them. To the right of the temple main door is a Hanuman temple. You'll see a long horizontal gap in the rock just below Hanuman. This is said to be where [[Gandaberunda|Gandabheranda]] Narasimha manifested. This is a very popular temple. It is said that any wish of sincere devotee visiting this temple will be fulfilled.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djI5mL2qeocC&q=yadagirigutta+history+book|title=Spiritual India Handbook|first=Stephen|last=Knapp|date=1 January 2009|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|via=Google Books|isbn=9788184950243}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=l3UcAAAAMAAJ&q=yadagirigutta+history+book|title=History of the Cult of Narasimha in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh: From Ancient to the Modern Period|date=21 June 1989|publisher=Radha & Sons|via=Google Books}}</ref> The sanctum sanctorum or [[Garbhagriha]] is located in a cave, under a huge slating rock, which covers half the abode.

==New Yadadri Temple==
A new temple is being built at the old temple site. For use until the new temple is completed, a temporary temple, Balalayam, was built. The entire Yadadri temple renovated with the Krishna Sila (Black stone) is going to become known for its uniqueness.<ref>{{cite news|title=Telangana to get its own Tirumala in Yadadri temple project|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/telangana-to-get-its-own-tirumala-in-yadadri-temple-project/story-Xh0lUsJsr1tqFVx6ThxWfO.html}}</ref>

===Donations and Renovations===
The [[Chief Minister of Telangana]], [[Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao|K. Chandrashekhar Rao]] initiated the renovation of the temple, and approved a final layout <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150901/nation-current-affairs/article/yadadri-temple-layout-finalised|title=Yadadri temple layout finalised|date=1 September 2015}}</ref>Major renovation of the temple is being taken up with a budget of ₹1800 crores.<ref>{{cite news|title=Telangana rebuilds ancient temple|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/634607/telangana-rebuilds-ancient-temple.html|publisher=Deccan Herald|access-date=24 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/telangana/telangana-s-yadadri-temple-artisans-hammer-away-at-religious-divides/story-DGTzLdqaLKc73Y2TvMde5K.html | title=Telangana's Yadadri temple artisans hammer away at religious divides| date=2018-05-02}}</ref> The work started in 2016 and is being executed by Yadadri Temple Development Authority (YTDA). The temple owned 39 kilos of [[gold]] and 1,753 tonnes of silver for lining the gopurams and walls in the temple. The centuries-old practice of using [[lime mortar]] to join different stone parts is being used.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/yadadri-temple-works-telangana-brisk-pace | title=Yadadri temple works in Telangana at brisk pace}}</ref> The YTDA acquired around 1900 acres by spending ₹300 crores.<ref>{{cite news|title=Master Plan for Developing Yadadri Temple|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2016/mar/22/Master-Plan-for-Developing-Yadadri-Temple-914729.html|publisher=The New Indian Express|access-date=22 March 2016}}</ref> He also constructed houses near vishnu gundam (a place for taking bath).

The Seventh [[Nizam]] of Hyderabad, [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]] during his time also passed a grant of Rs.82,825 to this temple.<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/A-lsquomiser-who-donated-generously/article15988076ce|title = A 'miser' who donated generously|newspaper= thehindu|date= May 24, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url =http://missiontelangana.com/nizam-gave-funding-for-temples-and-hindu-educational-institutions/ |title =Nizam gave funding for temples, and Hindu educational institutions |publisher =missiontelangana |date =May 28, 2013 |access-date =21 August 2018 |archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20180708074635/http://missiontelangana.com/nizam-gave-funding-for-temples-and-hindu-educational-institutions/ |archive-date =8 July 2018 |url-status =dead }}</ref>

===Sections===
The sections of the temple include the main temple, Mukha Mandapam, seven gopurams (domes) with wooden rooves, vratha peetham, Swamy Vari Udyana Vanam, kalyana mandapam, satram etc. The pillars of 12 [[Alvars]] (''those immersed in God'') in the main temple is a significant feature.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/yadadri-temple-works-telangana-brisk-pace | title=Yadadri temple works in Telangana at brisk pace}}</ref>

The temple entrance arch will depict [[Mahābhūta]] (the five elements).
there is vishnu gundam. It is also proved that when we bath, all bad things get away from us.

===Temple architecture===
[[File:Yadagirigutta temple main Gopuram.jpg|thumb|The main [[gopuram]] in 2014.]]
The architecture of the temple is based on [[Agama Shashtra]]. The temple is built entirely in stone. The temple was earlier built on 2 acres. After demolishing all structures on the temple hillock, the base for the temple is now 14 acres.

===Design===
The principal architect is [[Anand Sai]] and lead architect P Madhusudhan , chosen for their understanding of the ancient designs based on silpa and Agama principles. The entire temple is built in stone. The stone designs in Yadadri were provided by the chief sthapathi of the temple, Soundara Rajan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Yadagirigutta: Making a temple out of a mountain|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/making-a-temple-out-of-a-mountain/article25920757.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=5 January 2019}}</ref>

===Sculptures===
Three types are stones are being used for the temple like ''Krishna Sila'' (also known as ''Purusha Sila'') for presiding deities in the sanctum sanctorum; ''Sthri Sila'' for deities of Goddesses; and ''Napunsaka Sila'' used for flooring, walls etc. Black granite stone is also used, based on the temple architecture of the [[Kakatiya Dynasty]] in Telangana. The black granite stone has tiny pores, and it becomes strong and hard when milk, curd, oil and other liquids get into those pores, according to learned {{transl|hi|shilipis}} (sculpture experts).

==Transport==
Yadagirigutta is about 60 km (approx. 38 miles) from Hyderabad and is well connected by both rail and road. The nearest railway station is [[Raigiri]] (about {{convert|5|km|mi|0}} ) for Passenger trains and nearest railway stations for Superfast/Express trains is [[Bhongir|Bhongir/Bhuvanagiri Code:BG]] (about {{convert|10|km|mi|0}} ). After alighting at Raigiri, one can take an [[auto rickshaw]]. After alighting at Bhuvanagiri, one can take Bus/Auto which charge about 15 rupee.

Raigir railway station has been renamed as Yadadri by South Central Railway in line with the new nomenclature of the temple town.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.railpost.in/scrs-raigir-station-gets-new-name | title=Raigir station renamed as Yadadri by SCR}}</ref>

The Hyderabad [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS]] - Phase II is planned, to be extended from [[Ghatkesar]] to Raigir station, which is 5 km from Yadagirigutta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Prabhus-boost-to-KCRS-temple-tourism-dream/articleshow/51148156.cms|title=Prabhu's boost to KCR'S temple tourism dream - Times of India}}</ref>

A new bus stand is built on a 15 acres, as a part of new temple development.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/bus-stand-to-be-developed-in-15-acres-at-yadagirigutta | title=Bus stand to be developed in 15 acres at Yadagirigutta}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.yadadri.org www.yadagirigutta.org] - Official site
* [https://1temples.com/yadagirigutta Yadagirigutta Temple Timings]

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