History of Dharmapuri laxmi narasimhaswamy Temple
Wherever the river Godavari flows towards south side and Lord Narasimha consecrated, there success and wealth will settle well hundred times than Kashi (Benarus / Varanasi). After destroying the demon king Hiranyakashapa, Lord Narasimha performed a penance in Yoga Mudra (meditation posture) at this place. Later on a king called DharmaVarma built temple for the Lord. We can see Lord Narasimha Swamy’s Yoga Mudra manifestation (Yoga Narasimha) and Ugra Narasimha (Ferocious Narasimha).
Places to be seen in Dharmapuri
Firstly south ganga do the bathe and then go to worship the lord laxmi narasimhaswamy main temple.
Importance of Dharmapuri laxmi narasimhaswamy
Dharmapuri is the ancient pilgrimage where
Lord Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy is consecrated with his consort Goddess Lakshmi.In this temple, Lord Narasimha incarnated in Yoga Mudra (posture of meditation). During the celebrations of Bramhotsavalu, the Lord’s Utsav Vigraha (procession idol) is taken to procession with carious forms on various vehicles.