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'''Vedadri Narasimha Temple''' is a prominent [[Hindus|Hindu]] temple located in the town of [[Vedadri|Vedadri, Andhra Pradesh]]. It is dedicated to the worship of [[Narasimha]]. This temple is a major pilgrimage site in [[Andhra Pradesh|Andhra]], attracting thousands of devotees every year, and it is one of the Pancha Narasimha Kshetras.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> The temple is located on the bank of the [[Krishna River]].
== History ==
According to the temple historical tradition (''sthalapurana''), Vedadri represents the [[Vedas]] in the form of a hill.<ref name=":0">'[https://ift.tt/3dDkdc4 Five Narasimha Temples in Andhra Pradesh and Their Function as a Religious Collective'] by Anu Vedagiri (2004). p. 45. Ohio State University.</ref> This mythological tradition relays that a demon named Somakasura stole the Vedas from [[Brahma]] and hid them in the ocean.<ref name=":0" /> The panicked gods are said to have prayed to [[Vishnu]], who appeared in the form of Narasimha to rescue the Vedas by turning them into Vedadri on the river Krishna.<ref name=":0" />
The Vedadri Narasimha Temple is said to have gained prominence during the reign of the [[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiya Empire]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> [[Narayana Teertha|Narayana Tirtha,]] a noted Telugu [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnavite]] saint and composer, was a routine visitor to this temple.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> In the 1800s, Raja Vasireddy Muktiswara Prasad Nayudu, a zamindar ancestor of [[Muktyala Raja]], renovated and added to the temple by renewing the [[Dhwaja Stambha|dhwajastabham]] and building 108 flight of stairs for pilgrims to reach the Krishna River from the hillock that houses the temple.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> A popular, annual festival is held at the temple to celebrate Narasimha Jayanati on Vaisakha Suddha Purnima.<ref>https://ift.tt/2PbDzvn>
== Shrine ==
In the temple, the main image of deity shows Narasimha with [[Lakshmi]] sitting on his left lap.<ref name=":1">'[https://ift.tt/3dDkdc4 Five Narasimha Temples in Andhra Pradesh and Their Function as a Religious Collective'] by Anu Vedagiri (2004). p. 175-176. Ohio State University.</ref> There are five forms of Narasimha that are worshipped at this temple, which is why it is called the ''Pancha Narasimha Kshetram''.<ref name=":1" /> These five forms are Vira Narasimha, [[Shaligram|Salagrama]] Narasimha, Jwala Narasimha, Lakshmi Narasimha, and Yoga Narasimha.<ref name=":1" /> The temple also has separate shrines for the 12 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] Vaishnavite Saints ([[Alvars]]) and for the founders of the [[Vaikhanasas|Vaikhanasa]] Agamas, including Rishis [[Kashyapa]] and [[Atri]].<ref>'[https://ift.tt/3dDkdc4 Five Narasimha Temples in Andhra Pradesh and Their Function as a Religious Collective'] by Anu Vedagiri (2004). p. 34. Ohio State University.</ref>
== Gallery of the Temple ==
<gallery>
File:Vedadri3.jpg|Temple Complex of Vedadri Narasimha Temple
File:Vedadri1.jpg|Temple Gopuram of Vedadri Narasimha Temple
File:Goshala at Vedadri.jpg|Goshala and Flight of Stairs at the Vedadri Narasimha Temple
</gallery>
== References ==
[[Category:Narasimha temples]]
<references />
[[Category:Hinduism]]
[[Category:Temples in India]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Krishna district]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh by district]]
== History ==
According to the temple historical tradition (''sthalapurana''), Vedadri represents the [[Vedas]] in the form of a hill.<ref name=":0">'[https://ift.tt/3dDkdc4 Five Narasimha Temples in Andhra Pradesh and Their Function as a Religious Collective'] by Anu Vedagiri (2004). p. 45. Ohio State University.</ref> This mythological tradition relays that a demon named Somakasura stole the Vedas from [[Brahma]] and hid them in the ocean.<ref name=":0" /> The panicked gods are said to have prayed to [[Vishnu]], who appeared in the form of Narasimha to rescue the Vedas by turning them into Vedadri on the river Krishna.<ref name=":0" />
The Vedadri Narasimha Temple is said to have gained prominence during the reign of the [[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiya Empire]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> [[Narayana Teertha|Narayana Tirtha,]] a noted Telugu [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnavite]] saint and composer, was a routine visitor to this temple.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> In the 1800s, Raja Vasireddy Muktiswara Prasad Nayudu, a zamindar ancestor of [[Muktyala Raja]], renovated and added to the temple by renewing the [[Dhwaja Stambha|dhwajastabham]] and building 108 flight of stairs for pilgrims to reach the Krishna River from the hillock that houses the temple.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref> A popular, annual festival is held at the temple to celebrate Narasimha Jayanati on Vaisakha Suddha Purnima.<ref>https://ift.tt/2PbDzvn>
== Shrine ==
In the temple, the main image of deity shows Narasimha with [[Lakshmi]] sitting on his left lap.<ref name=":1">'[https://ift.tt/3dDkdc4 Five Narasimha Temples in Andhra Pradesh and Their Function as a Religious Collective'] by Anu Vedagiri (2004). p. 175-176. Ohio State University.</ref> There are five forms of Narasimha that are worshipped at this temple, which is why it is called the ''Pancha Narasimha Kshetram''.<ref name=":1" /> These five forms are Vira Narasimha, [[Shaligram|Salagrama]] Narasimha, Jwala Narasimha, Lakshmi Narasimha, and Yoga Narasimha.<ref name=":1" /> The temple also has separate shrines for the 12 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] Vaishnavite Saints ([[Alvars]]) and for the founders of the [[Vaikhanasas|Vaikhanasa]] Agamas, including Rishis [[Kashyapa]] and [[Atri]].<ref>'[https://ift.tt/3dDkdc4 Five Narasimha Temples in Andhra Pradesh and Their Function as a Religious Collective'] by Anu Vedagiri (2004). p. 34. Ohio State University.</ref>
== Gallery of the Temple ==
<gallery>
File:Vedadri3.jpg|Temple Complex of Vedadri Narasimha Temple
File:Vedadri1.jpg|Temple Gopuram of Vedadri Narasimha Temple
File:Goshala at Vedadri.jpg|Goshala and Flight of Stairs at the Vedadri Narasimha Temple
</gallery>
== References ==
[[Category:Narasimha temples]]
<references />
[[Category:Hinduism]]
[[Category:Temples in India]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Krishna district]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh by district]]
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