The Urukunda Eranna Swamy Temple will host Kalasa Pratista, Vigraha Pratista, and Kumbhabisekam from February 1–3. The officials are quickly organizing these events.

The temple, also called Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Eranna Temple, is a well-known pilgrimage destination in Kurnool district’s Urukunda hamlet. Dedicated to both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, this temple is a major center of spirituality that draws followers from all over the world.

The temple’s lack of a roof makes it unique. Additionally, Lord Shiva will be worshiped here as Veeranna Swamy, an avatar of Veerabhadra Swamy, and Lord Vishnu as Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy.

The two deities’ idols are housed under a peepal tree, which represents heavenly protection and spiritual harmony.

For followers of both religions, it is a unique and highly esteemed location since it combines Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

Legend has it that a sage by the name of Hiranya used to reside here. He thereafter adopted the name Eranna, committed his life to advancing the Veera Shaiva tradition, and conducted penance in Urukunda village beneath a peepal tree. Sage Eranna had a reputation for curing people’s ailments. Following his unexplained disappearance one day, the people began worshiping him as Veerabhadra and placed an idol under the peepal tree.

They later found the idol of Narasimha Swamy under the same tree. Since then, the two idols have been worshiped at the same location. The peepal tree was gradually surrounded by a shrine. According to Veera Shaiva tradition, the idols of Veerabhadra Swamy and Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy are being worshiped today.

Hindu gods, goddesses, and animals are intricately carved on the temple’s inner gopuram (tower) and mandapam (pavilion). Sandstone is used for flooring in the temple.

This temple celebrates festivals with tremendous devotion, including Maha Shivaratri, Ugadi, Dasara, Sankranti, Karthika Masam, and Sravana Masam. Daily sevas and puja procedures will follow the 5 a.m. start time for morning puja and aarti.