Information of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mattapalli, Nalgonda, Telangana

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in the holy village named Mattapalli, in the district of Nalgonda, in the state of Telangana, in South India. According to the local legends and religious scholars, this Hindu shrine is approximately 1000-2000 years old. The principal deity of this shrine is Lord Narasimha. It is popularly known for devotionally celebrating Sri Narasimha Jayanthi. The temple's specialty is that Lord Narasimha is carved on a rock which is just one foot tall. The shrine remains open for public 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. plus from 4.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. It is just few kilometer away from Mangalagiri Panaka Narasimha temple.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Religious Significance

Sri Narasimha temple of Mattapalli is visited by adherent devotees and pilgrims who wholeheartedly pray to Lord Narasimha for every endeavour they undertake in their personal and professional life, for wedding and child boons, to begin any enterprise and cure from prolonged and terminal diseases. All those persons who gets cured of their major and minor diseases undertake to circumambulate in a successful manner the prakara thrice a day that is during the morning, midday and evening hours step by step method nearly 32 times each day plus continue the given commitment for approximately 11 days without fail in any circumstances and situations. The shrine was built by King Machi Reddy, who offered gold Kalasas to Kasi Viswanathar, Srishailam and Thangoda Gopalar temple towers. Later it was renovated by Sri Mukkur Lakshmi Narasimhachariar. Those who are facing serious diseases can have bathe in the Krishna River plus stay residential in this shrine for 11 days for an immediate remedy. It is to be remembered that devotees are seriously warned to use just the permitted partion of the river with the fleet of steps as there are many crocodiles in the mid or deep part of the river.

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple Architectural Significance

The main sanctum of Sri Narasimha temple of Mattapalli is in the shape of a cave. The stone beautiful carving of Mother Gajalakshmi and Lord Lakshmi Narasimha is the entrance of this temple. The top most portion of the main sanctum is made of hard rock. Devotees must enter the main sanctum by bending their head. Lord Yogananda Narasimha is attractively sculpted on a rock. The principal deity is just a foot tall perfectly holding discuss and conch plus the lower left hand on the knee. There are sub-temples dedicated to Mother Rajyalakshmi and Goddess Mahalakshmi both beautifully carved on the rock. There are statues of only 11 Azhwars instead of the actual12. The prayer hall is adored with 21 sculptured pillars. There are also sub-temples dedicated to Vaikanasa Acharyalu, Kashyapa, Athri, Sages Brugu and Sri Andal. Within the temple premises, there are small temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Sri Anjaneya. The Swing Mandap or Oonjal Mandap is the special attraction of this shrine.

Festivals at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Sri Narasimha temple of Mattapalli is popularly known among all for the religious celebration of Narasimha Jayanthi. On the other hand, most of the major and minor festivals and auspicious days as per Hindu calendar are celebrated at this shrine in a grand manner. The religious affairs are conducted as per the ancient Vedic rules and regulation with a lot of perfection. During the festive season, the shrine is beautifully decorated in the interior and exterior with light arrangements and floral design patterns. People from the state of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu visit this shrine with great devotion and faith. Even the religious and architectural significance of this medieval period Hindu temple is known among North Indians and foreigners to a great extent.