Śrī Lakṣmī Narasiṃha Swāmy Temple
Yadadri
Telangana's rebuilt hill temple in black granite
From the official temple website
Managed by Yadadri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam
⭐ Why it is famous
Five forms of Narasiṃha in a cave sanctum, and a spectacular ₹1,800-crore reconstruction in Kṛṣṇa-śilā granite completed in 2022.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The sage Yadarṣi is said to have worshipped Narasiṃha in the cave here; the temple has been a Telangana state pilgrimage centre for centuries.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 04:00 – 21:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; ₹100 and ₹500 special entry
- Nijarūpa and Abhiṣekam sevas at dawn
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Lakṣmī Narasiṃha Swāmy Temple, Yadagirigutta, Yadadri BhuvanagiriRaigir (RGI) — 8 km
- Government: TGSRTC Yadagirigutta bus stand at the temple town
- Private buses: Private buses on the Hyderabad–Warangal NH-163 halt at Raigir
Hyderabad (HYD) — 90 km
60 km from Hyderabad on NH-163; TSRTC buses hourly.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Devasthanam cottages
- Hyderabad hotels for a day trip
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Bhongir Fort rock climbing
- Kolanupaka Jain temple