The idol potrays entire mythological story. The idol of lord Narsimha swamy in temple has eight hands and lion face, killing Hirankashyapa and Prahlada standing behind with his folded hands. The specialty of idol of lord Narsimha swami is keep sweating after daily sacred bath or Abhishekam. The temple of Narasimha swamy was built during the period of rayalu. Kadiri refers to Canary wood or Indian Mulberry. The place is named Kadiri after Lord Lakshmi Narasimha swamy who emanated from Kadiri tree. Festival is celebrated with great pomp and shows in Kadiri every year. This pilgrimage is a hub for Hindu devotees. Idol of Lord Narasimha oozes sweat after daily sacred bath or Abhishek which is a distinct quality of this idol. According to Hindu Mythology Lord Narasimha emerged as Swayambhu from roots of Kadiri tree to assassin Hiranyakashyap. Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy will be taken out in a chariot where lakhs of devotees takes part in this event, in pulling the chariot along the streets.Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is located in Kadiri Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh state in India. Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple RathotsavamĪnnual Chariot festival will be celebrated in a grand. Devotees from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka used to this temple regularly. Irrespective of the religion, people celebrate the temple festivals. In the years 14, Chief for Tadipatri Region built the Veyyi Kalla Mantap ( 1000 pillar mandapam) and Kotai Mantap. As said in the inscriptions, that Kopanna who worked for Kempanna Odayar while building Sri Rangam Temple donated gold ornaments. During the period 1642 – 1644, Chathrapathi Sivaji built the Temple for Mahisasura Mardini.Įast, West and South Raja Gopuram (Temple towers) were built during the period of Vijayanagar dynasty. In the year 1569, Sri Thirumala Raya built the corridors and Pushkarini ( Temple Tank). In 1545, Achyutha Devaraya built the East Raja Gopuram (Temple Tower), Temple for Lord Vinayaka, Temple for Lord Krishna and Raghavendra Brundhavan ( park). In the year 1509, Sri Krishna Devaraya built the corridor (Ranga Mantap) with Lion faces and Alwar Shrine. In the year 391, Narasimha Dasari and Lakshmana Dasari set the long pillars within the temple compound for lighting Lamps. Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Construction In the year 1953, Lakshmi idol was installed in the place of Durga Devi, still, we can see Dura Devi main idol inside Durga Devi temple. King brought the idol from Sthothadhri hill caves and installed in the temple.Ĭholas, during 985 – 1076 A.D built the temple for Durga Devi Temple and sculptured idols on the rocks.
King along with his staff then recovered the Idol (Saligramam) from the roots of the tree and built the temple.As time passes, the Idol disappeared from the temple, Lord Narasimha Swamy appeared in the dreams of Achyutha Devarayulu and revealed his whereabouts. It is known from the inscriptions on the Temple walls, that Swamy appeared in the dream of Veera Bukka Rayalu of Vijayanagar dynasty and revealed his whereabouts. Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple History It is also said that Veda Vyasa established gurukul in this region to stay away from the demons attack.Īrjuna did penance here on the banks of Maddileru ( Arjuna river), and this river connects holy tanks, Swetha Pushkarini, Brughu Theertham, Sesha Theertham, Kunthi Theertham, Lakshmi Theertham, Ganga Theertham, Garuda Theertham, Bhavanasini Theertham along its path. The legend of Kadiri is mentioned in BRAHMANDA PURANA. It is believed that these idols were presented by Lord Narasimha Swamy to Bhrugu Maharshi (Sage) to perform Archana. These Idols were installed during Vasantha Ruthuvu so this utsava murthi (processional deities) were called by Vasantha Vallabhulu. Vasantha Vallabha Utasva murthi (processional deities) which are there in the temple, were recovered from Brughu Theertham ( water tank), as instructed by the Lord in the dream.
Interesting fact associated with this temple is, Sweat comes out of the Idol after Abhishekam. Belief is that Narasimha Swamy stayed at the roots of Chanda Vruksha (Kadiri Vruksham or Canary Tree or Indian Mulberry – Tree) for a very long time. ‘Ka’ means Vishnu Padam (Footprint), ‘Aadri’ means Hill so the place got the name as ‘Kadri’ later turned into ‘Kadiri’. Hence Narasimha Swamy Temple here is called as Prahalada Sametha Narasimha Swamy Temple. Narasimha Swamy pleased with the prayers and withdraw the anger at this place. At Sthothadhri hill which is near to Kadiri Town, Devas along with Prahaladha prayed to calm down Narasimha Swamy.
Even after killing the demon, he started roaming around forests and hills with anger. Lord Maha Vishnu took the form of Narasimha Swamy to kill the Hiranya Kasyapa. Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Legends
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