• Organized under the aegis of the Munnuru Kapu Association
• 108 couples to participate in the Vishwa Shanti Maha Yagnam
• Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Kalyanam (Celestial Wedding) to be performed by 1,008 couples
• Spiritual discourse by the Chief Priest of the Chilkur Balaji Temple
• Cultural and spiritual programs
• Events to be held at the Munnuru Kapu Association Bhavan
• An estimated 5,000 devotees expected to attend
• Distribution of ‘Annaprasadam. (sacred food) during the afternoon and evening
• Organizers extend a warm invitation to devotees
A “Vishwa Shanti Maha Yagnam” (Great Sacrifice for World Peace) is set to be conducted at the Munnuru Kapu Bhavan within the holy pilgrimage site of Yadadri on April 19th. Concurrently, the Kalyana Mahotsavam (Grand Celestial Wedding Ceremony) of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy will also be celebrated. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay, has been invited to participate in this monumental event. At a time when the world is in turmoil due to conflicts and wars, the Munnuru Kapu Association is organizing this Yagnam specifically to pray for global peace. As part of this initiative, various programs will take place on the 19th of this month, running from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Among these events, the most significant are the “Sri Sudarshana Narasimha Vishwa Shanti Maha Yagnam”—to be performed by 108 couples—and the “Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Kalyana Mahotsavam,” which will be conducted by 1,008 couples. On this auspicious occasion, Sri C.S. Rangarajan, the Chief Priest of the Chilkur Balaji Temple, will deliver a spiritual discourse. Additionally, women devotees will perform a special recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama. It is estimated that five thousand devotees will attend this magnificent spiritual event. The organizers of the Munnuru Kapu Association appeal to devotees to participate in large numbers and receive the divine grace of the Lord. These programs will be broadcast live. The Ganesh Puja will be held from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Sri Sudarshana Narasimha Vishwashanti Mahayagnam (Great Sacrifice for World Peace) will be conducted. The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Kalyana Mahotsavam (Divine Marriage Ceremony) will take place from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Anna Prasadam (sacred food) distribution is scheduled from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by the Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam (Chanting of the Thousand Names of Vishnu) from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and cultural programs from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The organizers further informed that spiritual discourses will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, followed by cultural programs and Anna Prasadam distribution from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
History of the Yadadri Shrine
The Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is an ancient pilgrimage site located in Telangana. It is a sacred shrine where Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy—an incarnation of Lord Maha Vishnu—is enshrined. According to mythological legend, when Sage Yada performed penance in a cave at this location, Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, pleased with his devotion, appeared before him in five distinct forms. For this reason, this shrine is also known as the Pancha Narasimha Kshetram (The Shrine of the Five Narasimhas). While BRS Chief KCR served as Chief Minister, and under the guidance of Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, this temple was reconstructed entirely using stone.
According to legend, during the Treta Yuga, Sage Yada—the son of Sage Rishyasringa—performed intense penance for a prolonged period in a cave situated atop this hill, seeking the divine presence of Lord Narasimha. Pleased by his austere penance, the Lord appeared before him in five distinct forms: Jwala, Gandabherunda, Yogananda, Ugra, and Lakshmi Narasimha. Lord Jwala Narasimha appears in the form of a serpent; Lord Yogananda Narasimha in a meditative posture; Lord Gandabherunda Narasimha in the form of a mythical bird; Lord Ugra Narasimha in the fierce form used to slay Hiranyakashipu; and Lord Lakshmi Narasimha appears as a serene deity, accompanied by Goddess Mahalakshmi. Here, the Lord is Swayambhu (self-manifested), having spontaneously emerged within the cave. The hill came to be known as Yadagiri Gutta because Sage Yada performed his penance there. The origins of this temple can be traced back to the Skanda Purana. A golden Sudarshana Chakra (divine discus) is mounted atop the temple spire; it is believed that this discus serves to guide devotees and, at times, rotates of its own accord.
Following 2014, the temple was reconstructed as a massive stone edifice, adhering strictly to traditional architectural methods and eschewing the use of steel. This temple is situated in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, approximately 60 kilometers away from the city of Hyderabad. The temple follows the revered Tenkalai tradition within the framework of Vaishnava Agama Shastras. Since Lord Narasimha is enshrined here in five distinct forms, this site is known as the “Pancha Narasimha Kshetram.”
Historical records indicate that the Kakatiyas visited and developed this temple in the 12th century CE, followed by the Vijayanagara Emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya in the 15th century. The presiding deity here is also revered as “Vaidya Narasimha.” Devotees firmly believe that performing Mandala Pradakshinas (ritual circumambulations) for a period of forty days cures chronic ailments and alleviates astrological afflictions.
Following the formation of the state of Telangana, its first Chief Minister, KCR, undertook the ambitious and prestigious task of reconstructing this temple. The temple’s construction was executed in a magnificent manner—adhering strictly to the principles of Agama Shastras—using only black stone (Krishna Sila) and completely eschewing the use of cement or steel. Furthermore, the Vimana Gopuram (spire) crowning the sanctum sanctorum was extensively plated with gold.
