Shri Laxmi Narsingh Divyadham is located about 150 kms from Kathmandu city of Nepal. It is situated on the banks of Narayani river in Gaindakot, Nawalparasi district of Nepal. Narayani River and Kaligandaki river flows north, east and south of Gaindakot. The river is known for the Salagramas, black spherical stones which have lines ingrained on them, which resemble the shape of Sankh and Chakra.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shri Narsingh who is the fourth avatar of Shri Vishnu, one who incarnates in the form of part lion and part man to destroy an evil, end religious persecution and calamity on earth, and for the protection of Lord’s beloved devotee Sri Bhakt Prahladji Maharaj.
Inspired by the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh and Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadagirigutta in Telangana, Shri Laxmi Narsingh Divyadham was built by Shri Brij Gopal Innani, son of (late) Seth Shri Narsingh Lal Innani, followers of the Vaishnav religion.
The inauguration of the temple was done in the presence of Shri Kanchi Prativadi Bhayankar Singhasanadhishwar Anantashri Vibhushit Shrimadh Jagadguru Gadhi Swamiji Shri Shriniwasa Chariyaji Maharaj.
Shri Kanchi Prativadi Bhayankar Singhasanadhishwar Shri Shriniwasa Chariyaji Maharaj visit for Divyadham’s Pran Pratishta Puja from June 15th, 1999 to June 20th, 1999 ( Asadh 1, 2056 B.S. - Asadh 6, 2056 B.S.)
Shri Kanchi Prativadi Bhayankar Singhasanadhishwar Shri Shriniwasa Chariyaji Maharaj visit for Divyadham’s Pran Pratishta Puja from June 15th, 1999 to June 20th, 1999 ( Asadh 1, 2056 B.S. - Asadh 6, 2056 B.S.)
Shri Kanchi Prativadi Bhayankar Singhasanadhishwar Shri Shriniwasa Chariyaji Maharaj (middle) with Shri Brij Gopal Innani (extreme left) during Divyadham’s Pran Pratishta Puja from June 15th, 1999 to June 20th, 1999.
Shri Kanchi Prativadi Bhayankar Singhasanadhishwar Shri Shriniwasa Chariyaji Maharaj visit for Divyadham’s Pran Pratishta Puja from June 15th, 1999 to June 20th, 1999 ( Asadh 1, 2056 B.S. - Asadh 6, 2056 B.S.)
Seth Shri Narsingh Lal Innani and Mrs. Jamuna Devi Innani during Divyadham’s Pran Pratishta Puja.
Seth Shri Narsingh Lal Innani during Divyadham’s Pran Pratishta Puja.
Seth Shri Narsingh Lal Innani and Mrs. Jamuna Devi Innani during Divyadham’s Pran Pratishta Puja.
Seth Shri Narsingh Lal Innani and Mrs. Jamuna Devi Innani during Divyadham’s Pran Pratishta Puja.
With the blessings of Shri Kanchi Prativadi Bhayankar Singhasanadhish Anantashri Vibhushit Shrimadh Jagadguru Gadhi Swamiji Shri Shriniwasa Chariyaji Maharaj, the Pran Pratishta i.e. infusing life in an idol of the temple was done by late Seth Shri Narsingh Lal Innani and late Mrs. Jamuna Devi Innani from June 15th, 1999 to June 20th, 1999 ( Asadh 1, 2056 B.S. - Asadh 6, 2056 B.S.)
The presiding deity Shri Laxmi Narsingh is made of black granite and was brought from Tamilnadu. The temple also has separate shrines for other Gods made in black granite such as Shri Mahalaxmi, Shri Godamba, Shri Sudarshan Chakra Raj, Shri Natawar Narayan with Shri Bhudevi and Shri Devi, Shri Venkutnath along with Sri Laxmi, Shri Bhudevi and Shri Neela Devi, Shri Hanuman, Shri Garuda with Garuda Stamba, Shri Ramanuja Swami with several Alawar, Dvarpal Shri Jai and Shri Vijay, and Shri Vishwaksen Maharaj.
As per the constitution of the Divyadham, the puja system in the temple is performed under the guidelines of Shri Kanchi Prativadi Bhayankar Singhasanadhish Anantashri Swamiji Shri Shriniwasa Chariyaji Maharaj.
This Divyadham is a pride of Nepal whose architectural style is inspired by the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, and Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Yadagirigutta in South India. With architectural styles crafted by the Tirumala craftsmen, the total area covered by the temple is five acres, with one acre of main temple area built in white marbles imported from Rajasthan.
The Divyadham was also visited by His late Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Her late Majesty Queen Aishwarya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah along with other members of the Royal Family on December 29, 1999.
According to the President of Shri Laxmi Narsingh Divyadham, Shri Brij Gopal Innani, the total project cost for the temple is more than NPR One hundred crores. So far only 25% percent of the construction work of the temple is completed. The remaining construction is planned to commence soon after the full implementation of the new Constitution of Nepal 2015 ( 2072 B.S.).
An enchanting Divyadham trip is a trip to remember that combines excellent architecture and workmanship and is a place for solace and spirituality.
