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Summary:

The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadagirigutta is introducing new Seva Karyakramas (devotional services) to enhance the spiritual experience for devotees. These include Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva (offering with thousand lights), Thomala Seva, Thulabharam Seva (weighing oneself against offerings), and new Vahana Sevas (processions with deities on vehicles) like Surya Prabha Vahana Seva and Chandra Prabha Vahana Seva. The temple authorities have finalized the details, including ticket prices and launch dates for these services.

News Article:

Yadagirigutta Temple to Launch New Devotional Services

Yadagirigutta, [Date – assuming today’s date] – The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadagirigutta is set to introduce a range of new Seva Karyakramas (devotional services), aimed at providing a richer spiritual experience for visiting devotees. The decision came after a review meeting held on Sunday, led by Temple Executive Officer (EO) Venkatrao and involving the Vaidika Committee and various department heads.

Among the new offerings are:

  • Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva: A service involving the illumination of the temple with a thousand lamps. It will be performed every Swati Nakshatram and Ekadashi, starting at 6 PM. The ticket price for couples is ₹500, which includes two laddus.
  • Thomala Seva: A morning service dedicated to adorning the deity, which will be held every Wednesday from 6:15 AM to 6:45 AM. Tickets are priced at ₹500 per couple, and it will start on Vaikunta Ekadasi day.
  • Thulabharam Seva: This unique service allows devotees to weigh themselves against offerings like coins or jaggery. Devotees will pay the equivalent value of their weight as an offering. This service will be available during all darshan times daily and commence on Vaikunta Ekadasi. The Temple will provide a shella (shawl) and kanuma (sacred thread).
  • Surya Prabha Vahana Seva: A procession of the deity on the Surya Prabha Vahanam (Sun Vehicle), scheduled for every Sunday and on Ratha Saptami from 7 AM to 7:30 AM. The ticket price is ₹1000 per couple, including a shella and kanuma. This will commence on Magha Purnima Day, February 1st, 2026.
  • Chandra Prabha Vahana Seva: A procession of the deity on the Chandra Prabha Vahanam (Moon Vehicle), which will be held every Pournami (full moon day) evening. The ticket price is ₹1000 and will commence in February 2026.

Temple officials also announced plans to install a statue of Sri Narasimha Swamy at the starting point of the Giri Pradakshina route, following suggestions from the Vaidika Committee. Preparations are underway to facilitate this.

“These new sevas are intended to deepen the connection between devotees and the divine,” said EO Venkatrao. “We believe they will add a new dimension to the spiritual experience at Yadagirigutta.” The temple administration anticipates a positive response to these new initiatives.

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