Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple

District: Bidar
Town: Bidar
Temple:

Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple
The Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple, dedicated
to the powerful Lord Narasimha, is also
known by the names of Narasimha Zarna Cave
temple and Jharani Narasimha Temple. Every
year people flock to this temple in droves to
get their wishes fulfilled. This sacred temple
is located in a cave in Bidar.
Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple– Overview
The Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple is known
for its beautiful architecture and is
considered to be very sacred. The temple in
situated in a cave where the water runs up
to 300 metres. This temple is situated under
the Manichoola hill range and it opens at
eight in the morning. Situated in Bidar in
North Karnataka, this temple lies a kilometre
away from Bidar city. You have to wade
through waist deep water to reach the feet
of the deity.
Narasimha Jhira Cave Temple – Mythology
The temple of Narasimha Jhira has a myth
which mentions that the mighty Lord
Narasimha first killed Hiranyakashipu and
then proceeded to slay the demon Jalasura
who was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva.
After being killed by Lord Narasimha, the
demon Jalasura turned into water and
started flowing down the feet of the Lord
Narasimha.
For this reason, people have to wade all the
way through the water to reach the Lord.
Recent arrangements were made to provide
electricity and ventilation in this cave. You’ll
need to take a quick bath in the water
fountain located outside the Narasimha Jhira
Cave temple