Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple



Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple, Adilabad, Telangana

Information of Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple, Adilabad, Telangana


Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in the village named Kalwa, in Koneru, in the district of Adilabad, in the state of Telangana, in South India. It is very near to Children Park of this area. The principal deity of this shrine is Lord Narasimha Swamy. It is a medieval period Hindu temple with good architectural style and pattern. It is the most sought after Hindu temple in this region that is visited by the adherent devotees of this particular region and its surrounding. This particular shrine is largely known for performing various types of special pujas on all the Hindu auspicious days and festive days as per the Vedic rules and regulations in a very strict and religious manner. The specialty of this shrine is that visitors, tourists, devotees and pilgrims are offered Vana Bhojanam or forest meal under the tree in the noon hours. No one remains hungry after reaching this shrine which is located in a hamlet deep inside the forested area of this particular region.

Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple Religious Significance

Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple is known for perfectly performing Narasimha pooja with pooja items such as 6 Coconuts that are used for kalasam plus 1 coconut offered as naivaidya after each of the five stories, Flowers, Kumkum, Turmeric Powder, Prasadam (Rava Halwa), Bananas that are used for naivaidya, Tulasi leaves, Small glass for kalasam, Akshatas ( dry rice made yellow with turmeric powder), Sandal wood paste or powder and Panchambrutham that is prepared with the mix one spoon each of cows milk, curd, honey, sugar and ghee in a small cup. This particular pooja is performed in this shrine to remove the obstacles in the personal and professional life of the devotees and bring in happiness and prosperity in life with a lot of perfection. According to the local legends, Lord Narasimha loves his devotees who wholeheartedly pray to him. The lord assists in fulfilling their personal and professional desires through blessings. The Lord is known to have special powers for healing diseases. People from far and near visit this temple daily in order to seek the blessing of this Lord to a great extent in their life.

Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple Architectural Significance

Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple is known for its unique architectural significance and its related patterns and styles. The temple is situated in a small plot in the dense forested area. The premises have a calm atmosphere that is suitable for conducting various types of prayers, pujas, homams, yagna and other religious functions and activities to a large extent. The entrance gateway of this temple is really attractive with a small tower with images of Hindu Gods and Goddess. It is perfectly based on the South Indian Hindu temple architectural style and pattern. The temple isn't visible among the thick vegetation in the surrounding from the main road. In a religious manner as per the Vedic rules and regulations, the sub-temples in this temple complex are arranged in systematic aspects. The flooring and ceiling is really unique. The walls and pillar in this temple has large sized images that depict the glory of Lord Narasimha. The main sanctum is very a small structure when compared to other Hindu temples of this region. It largely resembles like medieval Lord Shiva temple with its actual look and other religious aspects.

Festivals at Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple

Kalwa Narasimha Swamy Temple conducts its annual temple festival with the active participation of local people and adherent devotees of the district of Adilabad plus rest of Telangana. Most of the minor and major Hindu festivals are grandly celebrated at this shrine in a religious manner. The temple is known for its strict manner for following the Hindu temple tradition and culture to a great extent.