Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Dasara Holidays Bring Heavy Devotee Rush to Yadagirigutta
Many people went to the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadagirigutta as school holidays began in Telangana.
The break lasts from October 10 to October 22.
Families came from Hyderabad, nearby districts and other states.
Visitors waited in long lines for darshan and prasadam.
During busy times, general darshan took about two hours.
Some families also took part in prayers and tonsure rituals.
Temple officials said they improved arrangements to guide and help the crowds.
They expect even more visitors during the festive days ahead.
Devotees crowded the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple after Telangana schools began a 13-day Dasara break.
The school holidays run from October 10 to 22, with classes due to resume October 23.
Visitors came from Hyderabad, Secunderabad, nearby districts and other states.
General darshan took around two hours during peak periods, while special-darshan queues moved faster.
Officials strengthened queue management, sanitation and crowd guidance, and expect further crowds during Navaratri, Batukamma and Vijayadashami.
- Who
- Devotees, including families and students, visited the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple.
- What
- The temple saw heavy crowds as Telangana's 13-day Dasara school holidays began.
- When
- The holidays run from October 10 to 22; the rush began on Saturday.
- Where
- The Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Yadagirigutta, Telangana.
- Why
- Families began their Dasara break with temple visits, and the holidays coincide with Navaratri and Vijayadashami.
- School holiday dates
- October 10–22
- Classes resume
- October 23
- Festival period
- The vacation coincides with Navaratri and Vijayadashami on October 20.
- Usual daily attendance
- Temple officials said the shrine generally receives 5,000–8,000 devotees daily.
- General darshan wait
- Around two hours during peak hours.
- Special darshan
- Queues moved faster than general-darshan queues.
- Crowd preparations
- Officials strengthened queue management, sanitation and crowd-guidance arrangements.