Back to photostream

Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, Melkote, Karnataka

Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Yoganarasimha. Built on the Yadugiri rock, the temple overlooks the town of Melukote. The beautifully carved idol of Lord Yoganarasimha has been enshrined at the temple.

The temple has numerous legends associated with it. One of the most famous beliefs about the temple is that the idol of the deity Narasimha was installed by Prahalada, son of Hiranyakashapu himself. It is also believed that the temple finds reference in the Vedic literature that dates back to thousands of years.

14,923 views
36 faves
133 comments
Uploaded on January 19, 2015
Taken on January 13, 2015