This historic temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy who incarnated in two adjacent caves at a height of 120 meters on the hillock.The ‘Pradakshina Path’ encircling the two caves is quite natural.
Architectural Relevance of This Shrine
Perched on a hillock at a height of 120 metres, the Someshwara Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is unique in its structure and location. The legend that led to its creation opines that Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, the two powerful gods of the Hindu Trinity, incarnated in two caves formed next to each other on the same hillock. Thus the Someshwara Lakshmi Narasimha Temple came to be formed in these caves. Going by the legend, the temple, therefore, is dedicated to the worship of both Shiva and Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy or Vishnu. The hills surrounding the temple, therefore, forms a natural road for the devotees to circle the shrine. This is commonly known as the Pradakshina Patha and is available in almost all temples. However, the Someshwara Lakshmi Narasimha temple offers uniqueness in this as well.The entrance to the inner chambers of the temple is flanked by two dwarapalikas which resemble Shiva in the Nataraj posture. The structures are in black stone and are shown holding the damaru or hand drum in one hand. Both are beautiful specimens of architecture and are well worth a look. A Nandi bull graces the entrance to the Shiva temple. Both shrines are housed within narrow caves lending a different atmosphere to the whole place. Steel railings have been constructed within the caves leading up to the shrines in order to control the crowd during the peak seasons.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
State Road Transport runs buses from Hanamkonda, Jangaon and Ghanpur
By Rail
The nearest Railway station is Kazipet Jn.
By Air
The nearest airport is Shamshabad Hyderabad.
Shrine Timings
6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Maha Shiv Ratri festival
Extra Information About this Shrine
The temple assumes great focus during the Maha Shiv Ratri festival. This is a Hindu festival which is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety. Every year on the 13th or 14th day of the month of Magh devotees are seen thronging the temple premises with Bael leaves and flowers to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. The place comes alive with chants of Om Namah Shivaya the principal component of the Panchakshara mantra. Devotees are also seen performing penances to attain boons and blessings from the lord.
