Kadiri Narasimha Swamy Temple Room Booking Online Rent Review

Accommodation at Sri Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: What Pilgrims Should Know

If you are planning an overnight stay for darshan at the Sri Kadiri (Khadri) Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, the most reliable rooms are the devasthanam’s own cottages and guest rooms managed directly by the temple administration under the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department. These range from simple non-AC single and double rooms inside the temple premises to AC cottages at the Vasanthavallabha Sadan guest complex. Allotment is handled at the temple’s own counter and office, not through private agents, and the officially listed room stock is limited — so it is worth arriving early and confirming the current position on the temple’s official portal, tms.ap.gov.in/KLNKDR, before you travel. This is a pilgrim-information guide for the famous “sweating idol” shrine in Kadiri town, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh — not a booking service.

Official Devasthanam Accommodation

The temple’s own portal lists a modest inventory of rooms and cottages, split between the temple premises and the Vasanthavallabha Sadan pilgrim complex. Because the total number of rooms is small relative to the crowds during festivals, plan for the possibility that rooms may be full and keep a backup in mind.

Room categories, tariffs and availability are decided by the devasthanam and can change, so treat the table above as an indicative picture rather than a fixed price list. The temple administration allots rooms subject to availability and its own house rules. Where sources differ on exact tariffs, we have deliberately kept this general — check the live figures with the temple office or the official portal on the day.

How Allotment Works

Rooms at Kadiri are allotted through the temple’s own accommodation counter and Executive Officer’s office, not through outside websites or private “booking” agents. At the time of writing, the devasthanam does not offer online room booking, so allotment is essentially done on the spot at the temple. A few practical points that pilgrims commonly report:

• Carry a valid government photo ID for each guest; ID proof is normally required at check-in.
• Rooms are intended for genuine pilgrim families; the temple applies its own occupancy rules.
• During Brahmotsavam and other festival days, demand far exceeds the small room stock — nearby lodges in Kadiri town are the usual fallback.

For anything money-related or rule-related, rely only on the official temple portal and counter. This blog cannot allot rooms and is not connected to the devasthanam.

Darshan and Seva Timings

The temple follows a traditional daily schedule of abhishekam, naivedyam and darshan windows. As a broad guide, the shrine is open for devotees in the morning and again in the evening, with the deity’s ritual bathing (abhishekam) and food offerings (naivedyam) taking place between darshan slots. The indicative daily pattern published for the temple is below; on festival days and weekends the breaks can shift, so confirm on the official portal before you go.

Popular Sevas

Devotees can participate in a range of arjitha (paid) and nithya sevas at the temple. Officially listed sevas include Saswitha Nithya Annadanam, Saswitha Abhishekam, Saswitha Astothram Pooja, Kalyanotsavam, Swarna Kavacha Abhishekam, Uyyala Utsavam and the Swathi Nakshatra silver-chariot abhishekam. Seva tickets, timings and quotas are managed by the temple; confirm the current seva calendar and any ticket details at the temple counter or on the official portal.

The Self-Manifested “Sweating” Idol

Kadiri’s fame rests on its unusual presiding deity. Lord Narasimha here is worshipped as a Swayambhu (self-manifested) form said to have emerged from the roots of the sacred Khadri (Indian mulberry) tree, which also gives the town its name. The idol is a striking Ashta Bahu (eight-armed) Narasimha, a comparatively rare iconographic form.

The best-known phenomenon associated with the shrine is that, after the daily abhishekam, the idol is said to continuously ooze moisture — described by devotees and priests as the deity “perspiring” — which reappears even after the priests wipe it. This is regarded as a living sign of the deity’s fierce yet compassionate presence and is one of the main reasons pilgrims travel here.

History and Legend

By tradition, after Lord Narasimha destroyed the demon Hiranyakashipu his fury did not subside, and the fierce deity is said to have roamed forests and hills until the sage Bhrigu (associated locally with the penance at this site) drew him to settle here in the Khadri grove. Historically, the temple as it stands is linked to the Vijayanagara period, with inscriptions referring to construction under the Vijayanagara rulers; one well-cited inscription dates temple activity to the 14th century during the reign of Bukka I.

Festivals: Brahmotsavam and the Giant Chariot

The temple’s grandest event is the annual Brahmotsavam, roughly a fortnight of processions, sevas and utsava-murti parades that draws devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and beyond. Its highlight is the Rathotsavam (chariot festival, locally “Theru”), when the enormous temple car is pulled through the streets. The Kadiri chariot is often described as among the largest in the country — reported at roughly 540 tonnes and about 37.5 feet tall, and said to be over a century old. A notable local tradition is the community offering of davanam (marjoram) and pepper to the Lord during the festival, in which Muslim families have long taken part — a well-known symbol of Kadiri’s shared heritage. Festival dates follow the temple’s lunar calendar and vary each year, so check the official announcements close to the date.

Reaching Kadiri

Kadiri is a well-connected town in Sri Sathya Sai district (the area was part of the former Anantapur district before the 2022 reorganisation). Kadiri railway station is roughly 1.5 km from the temple, and APSRTC and private buses link the town to Anantapur, Kadapa, Bengaluru and other regional centres. The nearest major airports are Bengaluru and Tirupati.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Kadiri temple have its own rooms for pilgrims?

Yes. The devasthanam operates a limited number of non-AC single and double rooms and a few AC and VIP cottages inside the temple premises, plus AC cottages at the Vasanthavallabha Sadan complex. Numbers are small, so availability is not guaranteed, especially during festivals.

Can I book a Kadiri temple room online?

At the time of writing, the temple does not provide online room booking. Allotment is done at the temple’s own accommodation counter and Executive Officer’s office. Avoid third-party sites claiming to book devasthanam rooms; rely on the official portal tms.ap.gov.in/KLNKDR.

What are the darshan timings?

Broadly, morning darshan runs from around 10:00 AM after the morning abhishekam, and evening darshan runs into the late evening before Ekantha Seva around 8:45 PM, with naivedyam breaks in between. Timings shift on festival days, so confirm on the official portal.

What makes the Kadiri idol special?

It is a self-manifested (Swayambhu), eight-armed (Ashta Bahu) form of Lord Narasimha said to have emerged from the Khadri tree, and it is famous for appearing to “sweat” continuously after the daily abhishekam.

When is the main festival held?

The annual Brahmotsavam, culminating in the huge Rathotsavam chariot procession, is the temple’s biggest event. Dates follow the lunar calendar and change each year; check official announcements before planning a festival visit.

Which authority manages the temple?

The temple — officially the Sreemath Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Kadiri — is administered by the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department, with its official portal at tms.ap.gov.in/KLNKDR.

Sources & Last Verified (July 2026)

• Sri Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam official portal (AP Endowments) — About & Accommodation & Contact: https://tms.ap.gov.in/KLNKDR/cnt/about-temple ; https://tms.ap.gov.in/KLNKDR/cnt/accommodation ; https://tms.ap.gov.in/KLNKDR/cnt/contact-us
• AP Temples portal, Government of Andhra Pradesh: https://aptemples.ap.gov.in/
• utsav.gov.in (Ministry of Tourism) — Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Brahmotsavams, Kadiri: https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/sri-lakshmi-narasimha-swamy-brahmotsavams-2024-kadiri-sri-sathysa-sai-district-andhra-pradesh
• Deccan Chronicle — Kadiri Rathotsavam / Brahmotsavam reports: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/kadiri-rathotsavam-celebrated-with-grandeur-1868110
• Wikipedia — Kadiri (town, district, history): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadiri

This page is an independent pilgrim-information guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the Sri Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, the AP Endowments Department, TTD or any temple or government body. For bookings, tariffs, timings and rules, please rely only on the official temple portal and counter.

Last reviewed: July 6, 2026