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Yadagirigutta Temple.
Shri Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple or Yadagirigutta temple is a popular Hindu temple of Shri Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation Lord Vishnu. In Tretayugam, there lived a sage by the name of Yadarishi, son of the great sage Rishyasrunga and Santa Devi who did penance inside a cave with the blessings of Anjaneya (Hanuman) on this hill between Bhongir (Bhuvanagiri) and Raigiri. Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared before him in five different forms as Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshmi Narasimha. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshipped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.
There are puranas and traditional accounts of this Shrine which are widely popular among the devotees. There is a mention about the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 puranas.
Glowing bright atop the sikharam of garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) of this cave temple is the golden Sudarshana Chakra (about 3 ft x 3 ft) of Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha). The temple as well as the weapon are easily identified from as far as 6 km. It is said that many years ago, the chakra moved in the direction from which the devotees came, like a compass guiding them towards the temple.
Lord Narasimha is believed to have been worshipped by sages (rishis). The region of Yadagirigutta is reputed to be a "Rishi Aradhana Kshetram" or the place of worship for sages.
As the belief goes, Lord Narasimha has taken on the role of a "doctor" and is known as "Vaidya Narasimha" by his devotees at this shrine to cure many chronic diseases and the role of a ' giver of good things ' to those who are under the influence of bad planets, witchcraft and black magic. Numerous instances are cited of the Lord appearing in the dreams of the devotees, administering medicines and operating on the patients and blessing them with good health. Many devotees recount vivid dreams in which the Lord came to heal them from chronic or terminal illnesses, as well as mental and emotional problems. A mandala (40 day) pradakshina is very popular, performed by many devotees to get cured of chronic ailments or diseases. Often, the legend goes, that the Lord himself imparts mantropadesham to selected few devotees in their dreams.
Another Legend has it that Shriman Narayana, pleased with Yada's penance, sent Shri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Shri Lakshmi Narasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock, and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshipped the Lord for many years.
After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing about the Lord's presence, came to worship him at this temple. But, not being very learned, these devotees began to engage in improper worship, because of this, Shri LakshmiNarasimha moved into to the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord. After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cave wherein he revealed himself to all, in five majestic forms. Hence this temple is called as "Pancha Narasimha kshetram" (Pancha - Five)
The poojas in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The pooja vidhanam (pooja procedure) was set by Late Shri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu, who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.
Yadagirigutta Temple.
Shri Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple or Yadagirigutta temple is a popular Hindu temple of Shri Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation Lord Vishnu. In Tretayugam, there lived a sage by the name of Yadarishi, son of the great sage Rishyasrunga and Santa Devi who did penance inside a cave with the blessings of Anjaneya (Hanuman) on this hill between Bhongir (Bhuvanagiri) and Raigiri. Pleased with his deep devotion, Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared before him in five different forms as Jwala, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshmi Narasimha. They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshipped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.
There are puranas and traditional accounts of this Shrine which are widely popular among the devotees. There is a mention about the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 puranas.
Glowing bright atop the sikharam of garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) of this cave temple is the golden Sudarshana Chakra (about 3 ft x 3 ft) of Lord Vishnu (whose reincarnation is Lord Narasimha). The temple as well as the weapon are easily identified from as far as 6 km. It is said that many years ago, the chakra moved in the direction from which the devotees came, like a compass guiding them towards the temple.
Lord Narasimha is believed to have been worshipped by sages (rishis). The region of Yadagirigutta is reputed to be a "Rishi Aradhana Kshetram" or the place of worship for sages.
As the belief goes, Lord Narasimha has taken on the role of a "doctor" and is known as "Vaidya Narasimha" by his devotees at this shrine to cure many chronic diseases and the role of a ' giver of good things ' to those who are under the influence of bad planets, witchcraft and black magic. Numerous instances are cited of the Lord appearing in the dreams of the devotees, administering medicines and operating on the patients and blessing them with good health. Many devotees recount vivid dreams in which the Lord came to heal them from chronic or terminal illnesses, as well as mental and emotional problems. A mandala (40 day) pradakshina is very popular, performed by many devotees to get cured of chronic ailments or diseases. Often, the legend goes, that the Lord himself imparts mantropadesham to selected few devotees in their dreams.
Another Legend has it that Shriman Narayana, pleased with Yada's penance, sent Shri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Shri Lakshmi Narasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock, and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshipped the Lord for many years.
After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing about the Lord's presence, came to worship him at this temple. But, not being very learned, these devotees began to engage in improper worship, because of this, Shri LakshmiNarasimha moved into to the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord. After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cave wherein he revealed himself to all, in five majestic forms. Hence this temple is called as "Pancha Narasimha kshetram" (Pancha - Five)
The poojas in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The pooja vidhanam (pooja procedure) was set by Late Shri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu, who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.
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