Popular Temple
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadagirigutta
Yadagirigutta, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana
Telangana's revered 'Bhagya Lakshmi Narasimha' shrine, worshipped in five forms within a hill cave
At a glance
- Location
- Yadagirigutta, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana
- Presiding deity
- Lord Narasimha (Vishnu's fourth incarnation)
- Temple type
- Popular Temple
- Tradition
- Vaishnava
- Nearest railway station
- Yadagirigutta railway station (developed specifically for pilgrim access, within the town)
- Nearest airport
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (~60 km)
- Best time to visit
- October to February; Narasimha Jayanti (May) is especially significant.
History
The Yadagirigutta Temple sits atop a hill where Lord Narasimha is worshipped in five distinct forms — Jwala Narasimha, Gandaberunda Narasimha, Yoganand Narasimha, Ugra Narasimha, and Lakshmi Narasimha — across cave shrines within the same complex. The original cave-worship tradition is ancient, and the site has undergone a massive redevelopment by the Telangana state government in recent years.
Spiritual significance
The temple is counted among Telangana's most important Vaishnava shrines, and the state government has been developing the wider area as "Yadadri," a grand spiritual township.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
4:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
Both direct trains and buses run from Hyderabad to Yadagirigutta, with the journey typically taking 1.5-2 hours.
Continue your Vishnu bhakti
Devotional texts for this deity, already on the site.