Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir – Guide
Bidar Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple also known as Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir is one of the bold temples of Lord Narasimha Swami situated in Manichula Hill of Bidar. Narasimha Swami is one of the carvings of Lord Vishnu incarnate. In this incarnation, he appears as Hiranyakashipu, half-lion and half-human, who is the son of Brahma sage king sage Kashyapa, who had a boon from Brahma that no human and no animal could kill him. Therefore, Lord Vishnu carved in the form of Narasimha Swami to kill him.
History of this Temple
Lord Narasimha Swami comes out of the pillars to save Prahlad from Hiranyakashika. Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir is considered to be an adventure because uniquely there is water all around to reach this temple. Lord Narasimha Swami is in a cave which is full of water at the end of the cave we can see the idol of Lord Narasimha Swami and devotees will walk in 4-5 feet of water to have darshan of Narasimha Swami. Only 8 or 9 people are allowed at a time. Devotees need to walk in the water to get the blessings of the Lord.
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Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir Timings
Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir opens at 10:00 AM in the morning and close at 05:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Aarti: 10:30 AM & 04:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Aarti: 10:30 AM & 04:00 PM |
| Monday | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Aarti: 10:30 AM & 04:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Aarti: 10:30 AM & 04:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Aarti: 10:30 AM & 04:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Aarti: 10:30 AM & 04:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Aarti: 10:30 AM & 04:00 PM |
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Places to visit near this Temple
Bidar Fort
It is built by Sultan Alla-ud-Din Bahman. It is similar to the Brahmin dynasty.
Papanash Shiv Temple
This temple is famous that Shri Ram installed Shiva Linga in that temple after his return from Lanka.
Rangin Mahal
It is an architectural wonder which includes the monuments till date.
Chaubara
It is a cylindrical tower. Which is 22 meters high and it works as a watch tower.
Mohammad Gawan Madrasa
It was constructed in 1472 by Gawan in memory of a scholar of Brahmin exile from Persia.
Hazrat Khalil Ullah’s Chaukhandi
It was built by the Mughal emperor Ahmed Shah.
Gurudwara Nanak Jheera Sahib
It is dedicated to the first Sikh Guru Nanak Jheera Sahib, which was constructed in 1948. It is 2 km away from the temple.
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How to reach Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir
By Air- The nearest airport from Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir is tirupati Airport. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Shri Narsimha Jharna Mandir is tirupati railway station. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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