Information of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Dharmapuri, Karimnagar, Telangana

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in the holy village named Dharmapuri, in the district of Karimnagar, in the state of Telangana, in South India. The primary deity of this shrine is Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This temple complex have sub-temples that are dedicated to Lord Shiva With Dakshinamurthy, Saptha Mathrukas and Vinayaka sculptured on one particular block of stone plus Mahishasuramardhani which is a sixty pillared temple, Sri Sita Rama swami temple, Akkapalle Rajanna temple and Mahalakshmi temple. According local legends, this particular temple is nearly 1000 years old. It is strongly believed that when Lord Rama was returning from SriLanka, found this Shiva Lingam and installed at this temple.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Religious Significance

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is one of the Hindu temples that strictly follow the Vedic rules and regulation with a lot of perfection. There are two primary idols at this main shrine in the temple complex which are known as kottha Narasimha Swamy and Pata Narasimha Swamy. The adherent devotees of Hindu religion has the golden opportunity to worship Shiva Lingam, Lord Yama dharmaraj, God Dattatreya, Lord Indra deva, Lord Brahma deva, Lord Kubera swamy and Lord Rama Krishna. Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Jatara is conducted in a grand manner every year in the month of March/April. In the month of December, Mokshada Ekadashi is celebrated particularly as the onset of Dakshinayan. In this Holy sub-town, adherent devotees get an opportunity to visit holy bathtubs such as Pala Gundam, Satyavathi Gundam, Yama Gundam and Brahma Gundam. The Sthala Purana was found on Copper Relics found by the locals in this region.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Architectural Significance

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is build according to the ancient Vasthu Sastra of those days. This particular shrine rightly follows the patterns and styles of South India Hindu temple architecture. At the centre of the temple complex, the main temple is at situated with sub-temples at equal distance from the primary shrine and main entrance. The tower or Rajagopuram of the shrine is moderate in height with images of Hindu minor Gods and Goddess in various forms. The pillars of the main shrine are beautifully carved with different images of Local deities. There is a small water tank near the temple that is regarded very holy and water is fetched for religious activities from it. The courtyard of this shrine is largely suitable for different kinds of religious functions and events to be grandly conducted in a religious manner. The fleet of steps towards the main shrine is very attractive. The given hall space is largely sufficient in order to accommodate the frequent visitors at this shrine.

Festivals at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

The annual temple festival of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is conducted in a grand manner with active participation of the local devotees and adherent devotees of the state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Most of the major and minor Hindu festivals, auspicious days and Ekadashi days are marked with special pujas, yagna, homams and other religious activities. Womenfolk of this village indulge in religious bhajans and kirthanas in the temple's courtyard. On festive days, people far and near visit this temple with family members, relatives and close friends. A large number of people visit this temple on weekends and public holidays with great devotion and dedication. It is also strongly believed among the devotees that this shrine is a wish fulfilling temple. This temple can be easily reached through roadways through government and private vehicles.