Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple or simply known as Yadadri or Yadagirigutta temple stands on a hill in the small town of Yadagirigutta in Telengana. The entire temple was reconstructed (work started in 2016), & recently inaugurated on 28th March 2022. As per Skanda Purana, Yada Maharishi, son of Maharshi Rishyasringa performed penance here to Sri Vishnu as Narasimha. Pleased with his penance Bhagw an appeared before him and manifested himself in five forms: Jwaalaa Narasimha, Gandabheranda, Yogananda, Ugra & Lakshmi Narasimha. Another Legend also has it that Sriman Narayana, pleased with Yada's 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 hill ock, and is located about 5 km from the present temple. There the sage worshiped the Lord for many years. After Yadarishi attained moksha, a number of tribals, hearing 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 LakshmiNarasimha moved into to the hills. The tribals searched for many ye ars 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. Santha A TO Z INDIA ● MAY 2022 ● PAGE 8 Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Exploring India: