Yadadri Development in Bangaru Telangana

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam is a most famous and ancient temple in Nalgonda District of Telangana State, of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and attained the greeted spiritual importance as a holy shrine. This shrine alone is known as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram. In Ancient days, Sri Yada Maharshi son of Sri Rushyashrunga Maharshi with the Blessings of Anjaneya Swamy had performed great penance for Lord Narasimha Swamy. After securing blessing for his penance Lord Narasimha had come into existence in Five Avatharas called as

Sri Jwala Narasimha,
Sri Yogananda Narasimha,
Sri Ugra Narasimha, As Swayambhu Murthy
Sri Gandaberunda Narasimha,
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. Pratistha Murthy.

The kshektram was familiarly known as “Pancha Narasimha Kshetram” and Rushi Aradhana Lsjetram. Yadagirigutta abode of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam is in a small village yadagiri pulli near Bhoongir, Nalgonda District, state of Telangana.

Daily thousands of devotees visit this divine temple and lakhs of devotees visits on weekends, festivals and on special days, devotees offer prayer and perform seven rituals also perform different ceremonies like Annaprasanna, Puttu Ventrukalu, Aksharabhyasam, Marriages etc.,

Especially this divine and holy shrine is also famous for devotees who are suffering from chronic diseases, effected by bad elements, Mental problems., by performing “Mandala Puja” for 41 days “With observing khatina Brahmacharya” Eka Bhuktam, bhoo shayama during this mandala deeksha they never get down from the holy shrine.

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 (Now in Nalgonda district of Telangana, India). 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 Lakshminarasimha”.

They later manifested themselves into finely sculpted forms that later came to be worshiped as Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.
There are Purana and traditional accounts of this Shrine, which are widely popular among the devotees. There is mention of the origin of this temple in the Skanda Purana, one of the famous 18 puranas

Another Legend also has it that Sriman Narayana, pleased with YadaRushi penance, sent Sri Anjaneya to direct the rishi to a holy spot, where the Lord appeared to him in the form of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. This spot is marked by a temple located at the foot of the Yadagiri hillock, and is located about 500 meters from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the Lord for many years.

After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, Knowing of 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, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha moved into to the hills. The tribals searched for many years to find their Lord, to no avail.

After many years had passed, the Lord appeared in the dream of a devout lady among the tribe, directing her to a large cavern wherein He revealed Himself to all as five majestic Avatars.

The Aradhanam and Puja in this temple are performed according to Pancharatra Agamam. The puja vidhanam (Worship procedure) was set by Late Sri Vangeepuram Narasimhacharyulu who composed Yadagiri Suprabhatam, Prapatti, Stotram, Mangalashasanam and served as Sthanacharya of this temple.

Historical Background:
Sri Maha Vishnu Came from out of the pillar as per the desire of Bhakta Prahladha and killed Hiranya Kashyapa,who is the father of Prahladha,who is a beloved devotee of Maha Vishnu.

In Ancient days, Sri Yada Maharshi son of Sri Rushyashrunga Maharshi with the Blessings of Anjaneya Swamy had performed great penance for Lord Narasimha Swamy. After securing blessing for his penance Lord Narasimha had come into existence in Five Avatharas called as Sri Jwala Narasimha, Sri Yogananda Narasimha, Sri Ugra Narasimha, Sri Gandaberunda Narasimha, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. As such this is known as “Pancha Narasimha Kshetram”.

The devotees who worship this deity with devotion, the problems faced by them in regarding their “Graha”, the difficulties through evil spirits and their all mental problems are being cured by the God & Goddess. All the difficulties faced by the devotees are being cured through herbal medicines like fruits, flowers, and Tulasi Teertham. The devotees who believe the Lord. He is appearing to them in their dreams and conducting operations also.

Utsavams: Every year Sri Swamy vari Brahmothsavams are being performed during the months of Palgunam i.e. from Shudha Vidiya to Dwadasi for (11) days (normally in February & March).

Narasimha Jayanti: Narasimha Jayanthi(which comes in the Month of Vaishakha). Shudha Chathurdashi. i.e May Various Parayanams like Nalayana prabhandhams, parushams Ramayan, Maha Bharath , Bhagawath Geetha, Kshetra Mahathyam, etc Will be arranged at the time of Brahmothsavams and Jayanthi. Number of Peethadhipathis & Mathadhipathis visit this temple
Important festivals celebrated:

• Annual Brahmothsavams from Shudha Vidiya to Dwadasi for (11) days (normally in February & March).
• Vykunta Ekadashi & Adhyayanothsavams
• Pavithrothsavams
• Ramanuja Thirunakshathram.
• Nammalvar Thirunakshathram
• Manavala Mahammavari Thirunakshatram
• Thirumanjari alwar Thirunakshatram
• Thiruppavari war Thirunakshatram
• Andal Thirunakshatram
• Sri Krishna Janmastami
• Margali Masam
• Sri Rama Navami
• Maha Shiva Rathri
• Devi Navarathrulu
• Hanumath Jayanthi
• Annakutothsavam

On Every Swathi Nakshetra i.e., also called as Janma Nakshetra of Sri Lakshmi Narashimha Swamy vari Satha Ghatabhishekam being perform by the temple and a huge number of devotee’s put-together gieripradakshana particularly on this auspicious day.
Keeping all the above issue to develop Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam as Divyakshetram