Yadagirigutta Temple, Yadagirigutta, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh
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Yadagirigutta Temple, Yadagirigutta, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh
Here, two rock formations in sanctum wall are revered as Jwala Narasimha and Yoga Narasimha respectively.

Yadagirigutta TempleLocation: Yadagirigutta, Nalgonda
Deity: Narasimha incarnation of Vishnu

The sanctum is a natural cavern on the hill. Jwala Narasimha, Ghandabheranda Narasimha (without an image) and Yoga Narasimha are worshipped here, in addition to a silver image of Lakshmi Narasimha and a shrine to Aandaalamma. Two rock formations in Silver image of Lakshmi Narasimha sanctum wall are revered as Jwala Narasimha and Yoga Narasimha respectively. The Jwala Narasimha resembles a serpent, while the Yoga Narasimha image shows Narasimha in meditation. This temple is at a height of 300 feet on Yadagiri hill. At the foothill there is Vaikuntha Dwara entrance. At the entrance there is a shrine dedicated to Hanuman with a gap in the rock representing Ghandabheranda Narasimha. There is also a temple to Shiva on the Yadagiri hill.

Legend: Yadava, the son of Rishyasringa meditated on Vishnu desiring a vision of three different forms of Narasimha. His wish was granted and the hill was named Yadavagiri, and later Yadagiri. Local belief is that worshipping here for a period of 40 days relieves the devotees of incurable diseases.

(Last Updated on : 20/01/2009)
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