Yadagirigutta (Yadadri) temple timings

Checked 2026-09-16 against the official sources below

Yadagirigutta temple timings run from Suprabhatam at 3.30 am to closing at 9.45 pm, with darshan open in several windows through the day. The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple on Yadadri hill is about 60 km from Hyderabad, which makes it one of the easiest day trips for pilgrims in Telangana. Below is the daily schedule published by the Devasthanam, the darshan tickets and how to get there.

Daily timings at Yadagirigutta

The Devasthanam’s timings page gives one schedule for every day. General darshan opens at 7 am, pauses for VIP break darshan from 9 am to 10 am and again from 4 pm to 5 pm, and closes for Maharaja Bhogam between noon and 1 pm. The last darshan window is 8.15 pm to 9 pm, and the temple closes at 9.45 pm.

TimeWhat happens
03:30 to 04:00Suprabhatam
05:15 to 06:15Nijabhishekam
07:00 to 09:00Darshan (all)
09:00 to 10:00VIP break darshan
09:45 to 11:30Nitya Kalyanotsavam
10:00 to 12:00Darshan (all)
12:00 to 13:00Maharaja Bhogam (closed)
13:00 to 16:00Darshan
16:00 to 17:00VIP break darshan
17:00 to 19:00Darshan (all)
20:15 to 21:00Darshan (all)
21:45Temple closes

Tuesday and Friday additions

Two weekly sevas are added to the schedule. On Tuesdays, Anjaneya Swamy Aaku Pooja is performed from 9 am to 11 am. On Fridays, Andalamma Unjal Seva is performed from 5 pm to 6 pm. Darshan windows are otherwise the same. The homepage planner applies these for any date you pick.

Darshan tickets and booking

Besides free general darshan, the Devasthanam sells two paid darshan tickets on its website: Special Entry darshan at ₹150 and Break Darshanam at ₹300. Break darshan uses the two VIP break windows, 9 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 5 pm.

The Devasthanam asks devotees to book darshan, sevas and accommodation at least 48 hours in advance on yadagiriguttatemple.telangana.gov.in. For accommodation queries it lists the number 8688322624.

About the temple

The temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha. According to the legend recorded by the Devasthanam, the sage Yadarishi performed penance in a cave on the hill, and the Lord, pleased with his devotion, appeared before him in five forms: Jwala Narasimha, Yogananda, Gandabherunda, Ugra and Lakshmi Narasimha. The origin of the temple is mentioned in the Skanda Purana.

Worship follows the Pancharatra Agama. A golden Sudarshana Chakra of about 3 ft by 3 ft stands above the sanctum, and it can be seen from about 6 km away as you approach the hill.

Getting to Yadagirigutta from Hyderabad

The Devasthanam puts the temple about 60 km from Hyderabad. By road it is 64 km, roughly 1 h 5 min of driving from central Hyderabad without traffic. To reach the 7 am darshan, leave Hyderabad by about 5 am to allow for the drive and an hour to park and queue. The table below shows the drive from other cities.

FromRoad distanceDrive time
Hyderabad64 km1 h 5 min
Bengaluru641 km8 h 20 min
Chennai611 km7 h 50 min
Vijayawada263 km3 h 20 min
Visakhapatnam543 km6 h 45 min
Kurnool289 km3 h 30 min

Sources

Temples change timings and rules during festivals and eclipses. Confirm on the trust’s website the week you travel. This site is independent and does not sell tickets or rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What are Yadagirigutta temple timings?

The temple opens with Suprabhatam at 3.30 am. General darshan runs 7 am to 9 am, 10 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4 pm, 5 pm to 7 pm and 8.15 pm to 9 pm, and the temple closes at 9.45 pm.

What are the VIP break darshan timings at Yadadri?

VIP break darshan runs from 9 am to 10 am and from 4 pm to 5 pm.

Is Yadadri temple closed in the afternoon?

Darshan closes for Maharaja Bhogam from 12 pm to 1 pm and reopens at 1 pm.

How much is the darshan ticket at Yadagirigutta?

The Devasthanam lists Special Entry darshan at ₹150 and Break Darshanam at ₹300. General darshan is free.

How far ahead should I book Yadadri darshan?

The Devasthanam asks for darshan, seva and accommodation bookings at least 48 hours in advance.

How far is Yadagirigutta from Hyderabad?

About 60 km according to the Devasthanam, or 64 km by road from central Hyderabad.

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Pro Tip: Electronic Cloakroom Counters and Traditional Dress Code Rules

Mobile phones, smart fitness bands, wireless earphones, and cameras are strictly prohibited inside the main Vaikuntam Queue Complex and sanctum sanctorum. Before stepping into the queue line, deposit all electronics at the free computerized TTD electronic baggage counter and keep your receipt safely in a crossbody pouch. Men must wear traditional dhotis with upper cloth or kurthas with pajamas (western jeans and shorts are prohibited in special entry darshan). Women must wear sarees, half-sarees, or churidars with a dupatta.

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