Annual revenues at Yadagirigutta temple exceed ₹200cr mark

Hyderabad: The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple is experiencing significant growth in both visitor numbers and income, with income reaching ₹243 crore in 2025-26. This temple is the only one in the state with gross earnings exceeding ₹200 crore. According to data available with TOI, the temple earned ₹224 crore in the fiscal year 2023-24, followed by ₹212 crore in the year 2024-25.Temple executive officer Bhavani Shankar stated that the amenities created have led to increased visitor numbers, and devotees are actively participating in various sevas (services). On a daily basis, approximately 25,000 devotees visit the temple, with the number rising to about 50,000 on Saturdays and Sundays. On days of Swati Nakshatram (when Lord Narasimha was born under the same star), attendance can reach as high as 75,000.The temple underwent a massive revamp approximately 12 years ago, which significantly boosted footfall. In 2014, when the state was newly formed, the annual traffic to the temple was limited to 8.6 million visitors. However, the footfall at Yadagirigutta temple has since surged to 10.2 million visitors. Along with the increase in devotees, Yadadri – often regarded as Telangana’s own Tirupati – has also seen a remarkable growth in its wealth. Between March 2022 and March 2023, the temple achieved its highest annual income of ₹169 crore, nearly three times the ₹61 crore earned in 2014.