God
Lord Sri Narasimha Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is Swayambhoo which measures 9 inches in height.
Goddess
Goddess Lakshmi Devi is the consort of Lord Vishnu.
Interesting Facts
- There are two temples in the same place. One of the temple idol is swayambu and another temple idol is installed.
- The swayambu is situated about 120 meters of height on the hill and 615 steps to reach the hill.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (40°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season – July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Rajahmundry Bus Stand |
20 KM | 0883 2007838 |
 Rajahmundry Railway Station |
24 KM | 139 |
 Rajahmundry Airport |
10 KM | 0883-2007838 |
Architecture
Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple walls were carved with the images from the epic Ramayana. From the inscriptions, it is known that the temple exists from 1302 AD. Temple walls were carved with the images from the epic Ramayana. Poojas at this temple were performed as stated in Agama Sastra.
Religious Significance
The name of the shrine is derived from the words, 'koru' which means desire and the word 'konda' that refers to mountain, in the telugu language. Therefore, it can be referred to as a wishing mountain or a shrine where God listens to the pleas of his followers immediately and grants their wishes. The most important idol here is that of Lord Narasimha Swamy. In this shrine, He is known by the term, "Satvika Narasimha'', as he is always accompanied by his wife, Goddess Lakshmi. There are two shrines that are dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swamy whjich can be found in this village. The first one can be found atop of a mountain which is found a few kilometers away from the main village, whereas the other shrine can be found where a mountain, shorter than the other few mountains are found. One shrine, out of the two is a Swayambhu, whereas the other has been erected or constructed manually.
History
This temple was built in 1302 A.D. the development of the shrine during the Eighteenth century was in the hands of the Peddapuram Rajas. Peddapuram Rajas are the major contributor for this temple. It is said that Pandavas worshipped Narasimha Swamy here during their stay near to the hill. The great poet Sri Srinatha in his poetry prayed the God stated, this Korukonda is “Vedadri”.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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