Vadapalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Telangana

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Vadapalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Telangana
Vadapalli near Vishnupuram,
Dameracherla Mandal,
Nalgonda, Telangana 508355

Moolavar

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy

Amman

Sri Lakshmi

Introduction

The Vadapalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha avatar. It is located in Vadapalli, in the Nalgonda district of Telangana, near the confluence of the Krishna and Musi rivers. These rivers meet in a unique L-shaped pattern. The temple is approximately 20 kilometers from Miryalaguda Railway Station, which lies on the Hyderabad-Chennai railway route.

Puranic Significance

The origin of the temple is rooted in legend:

Sage Vyasa performed rigorous penance at Vadapalli, invoking the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Pleased by his devotion, Lord Vishnu appeared as Narasimha, his fierce form, fresh from slaying Hiranyakashyapa.
Sage Vyasa requested Lord Narasimha to stay at Vadapalli, to which the deity graciously agreed.
To this day, the aggressive form of Narasimha is believed to bless devotees and resolve their problems.
A unique temple tradition involves placing two lamps beside the deity:
- One lamp trembles, representing the fierce breathing of the Lord.
- The other remains still, symbolizing divine calm.

Special Features

The temple is believed to be over 1,500 years old and was originally installed by Sage Agastya.
Over time, the deity became covered by an anthill, but the temple has since been restored.
Temple Layout:
- A Dwajasthambam (flagpole) is located near the entrance, with a statue of Garuda nearby.
- The entrance is guarded by Jaya and Vijaya, the celestial gatekeepers.
- Inside, the Artha Mandapam leads to the main sanctum where Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy resides.
- There is no separate shrine for the Goddess; only the main sanctum is present.
In the sanctum:
- Two lamps are tied to a pole next to the deity.
- The upper lamp trembles, while the lower lamp remains still, symbolizing the Lord’s eternal vigilance and fierce energy.

The temple is surrounded by a serene environment, filled with trees and plants, offering a peaceful spiritual ambiance.

Festivals

The temple celebrates Lord Narasimha Jayanthi with great enthusiasm, involving special rituals, decorations, and festivities attended by devotees from far and wide.