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Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nampally Gutta
Narasimha · Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana
Also known as Nampally Gutta Temple, Snake Temple Vemulawada, నాంపల్లి గుట్ట లక్ష్మీ నరసింహ స్వామి ఆలయం
Painting of Narasimha: Raja Ravi Varma, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Narasimha_by_Raja_Ravi_Varma.jpg
At a glance
About Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nampally Gutta
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nampally Gutta (also called Nampally Gutta Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Narasimha in Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana.
Hillock shrine of Lakshmi Narasimha near Vemulawada, known for its giant serpent-shaped tunnel that leads devotees through scenes of the Prahlada story.
Significance
Pilgrims visiting the Raja Rajeshwara temple at Vemulawada commonly stop here. The serpent tunnel and the image of Narasimha emerging from a pillar at the entrance make it popular with families. Narasimha Jayanti (April-May) and Saturdays draw more devotees.
History
The temple stands on a small hillock beside the Vemulawada-Karimnagar road. The main image of Narasimha is carved from the rock around which the shrine was built. A later addition is a large structure in the form of a serpent: devotees enter through its body, a long winding tunnel lined with figures telling the story of Prahlada and Hiranyakashipu, ending at an image of Narasimha slaying the demon. Telangana Tourism notes the shrine does not appear ancient; no founding date is published.
Festivals and events
Festivals of Narasimha
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Questions devotees ask
Where is Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nampally Gutta and how do I reach it?
Nampally Gutta, beside the Vemulawada-Karimnagar road, about 3-4.5 km from Vemulawada, Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Which deity is worshipped at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nampally Gutta?
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nampally Gutta is dedicated to Narasimha.
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