Yadadri has now become the Tirumala of Telangana. KCR deserves all kinds of appreciation as he rebuilt the temple with around Rs two thousand crores. The newly built Yadadri Temple is open from today for the devotees.
The Temple which was just in one acre of land has been expanded to fourteen acres. Pilgrims are sure to be left spellbound by the walls. Prahlada Charithra with the sculptural representation of the story of Bhakta Prahlada from birth to the killing of Hiranyakashyapa (all in gold), is one of the attractions of the temple.
Lord Narasimha breaking out of a pillar to kill Hiranyakashyapa, followed by tearing down the chest of the demon king, and other sculptures are masterpieces of art.
The sculptures of Anjaneya Swamy, Narasimha Swamy and Yada Maharshi who had performed penance in this temple, and Sri Ramanujacharya can be seen on the walls, in addition to the sculptures of how Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy emerged as a Swayambhu in Yadagirigutta.
There is also an Addala Mandapam, where every night Lord Lakshmi Narasimha would be put on a swing.One of the unique features of the temple is the stone used for the entire construction. Krushna Sila, the black granite used for construction, was sourced from Gurujapally in Guntur district. This was inspired by the temple in Srirangam, which was constructed with the same stone. About 2,50,000 tonne black granite has been used.
The seven gopurams of the temple are unique because from the bottom to the top, they are made entirely of stone. The Maharaja Gopuram which lies on the western entrance is 83 ft tall, made of 13,000 tonne black granite, which took two-and-a half-year years to be constructed.
A fusion of both Dravidian and Kakatiyan styles, the majestic temple stands tall with its fine blend of architecture, religious importance and elegant grandeur.