Visit the Famous Temple Town of Andhra Pradesh
Narasimha Temple | Image Resource : hyderabadadvisor.com
One of the amazing temple cities located at a distance of some 66 km from Hyderabad is Yadagirigutta. It is a popular pilgrimage town located in the state of Telangana. The city is famous for the various temples which are located here like the Narasimha Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Yadagirigutta Temple. The city is also famous for the Cave Temple which is located atop a hill.
Places to Visit
You will always find this place full of devotees and is a perfect place at a short drive from Hyderabad. It is not only the temples which makes this place a great tourist destination. It is also the amazing the landscapes and the natural beauty of the place which makes this place amazing. The famous temple of Yadagirigutta is one of the must visit places for all. You will find five forms of Lord Narsimha inside the temple.
Laxmi Narsimha Temple is the prime attraction here which is dedicated to Lord Narsimha. He is considered as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. This temple is located atop the hillock and is 300 feet high. It is an ancient temple which is built before the 10th century. The place is always full of pilgrims which adorn this place from all parts of the country. Many kings who ruled the parts nearby have given a mention of this temple in their hagiography.
It is a very unique temple which is built in a unique Dravidian style and has a large gopura along with the various entrances. You will find one large mandapa in front of the sanctum where the various ceremonies are held in praise of the God. The main garbhagriha is located inside a narrow cave where you will find an image and statue of Lord Narsimha. One of the star attractions of this place is also the Chakra of Lord Vishnu which glows in full light. It is having dimensions of 10 feet by 10 feet and is the main symbol with which the temple is associated with.
Haritha Yadagirigutta | Image Resource : panoramio.com
Luxury Hotel for Stay
There are many amazing places of stay which you can find near the town of Yadagirigutta. One of the luxury hotel properties which you can consider for your stay is the Haritha Yadagirigutta which is having an exclusive brilliance and artistic exposure. It has all kinds of modern amenities and facilities for the guests and tourists from all parts of the world. Some of the amazing services you will find here include
- In-house restaurant with specialisation in all Indian dishes
- Conference room facility
- Travel Desk
- Pick and Drop Services
- Café Shop
- Free Wi-Fi facility available in all the rooms
Another place to visit in the town of Yadagirigutta is the Surendrapuri town which is regionally an awareness centre of mythology and history of the region. There is a museum here which you can visit. It creates awareness on the various legends and history of the place. Locally the place is also known as Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam. You can also visit here the celestial worlds like Brahmalok, Vishnulok and Shivalok.
This place provides an amazing experience of walking past the seven doors of Vishnuloka where the 10 incarnations of all the Gods are situated. The sections of the place are designed in such a way that you truly feel living in a celestial world. You will also like the various sculptures and paintings here which depict the various legends and stories from Ramayana and Bhagwat. Various scenes of war between the armies of Lord Ram and Ravana are also depicted very artistically.
Similarly, the artistic depiction of the Kurukshetra War between Pandavs and Kauravs is also something which you will truly love. You will also admire the tall sculptures of Lord Krishna enlightening Arjuna with the message of Bhagwad Gita and the various stories from bhagwatam. The place has an entry fee which is Rs 300 for the adults and Rs 250 for children.