Shri Krishna Dwarka Kumbha Archana Yatra in Telangana
1. Chilkur Balaji Temple
The sacred Shri Krishna Dwarka Kumbham Yatra—a historic spiritual movement to awaken Sanatana Dharma across 108 Vishnu temples in Telangana—commenced with divine blessings at the Chilkur Balaji Temple, one of the holiest Vaishnavite shrines in South India.
In a profoundly auspicious ceremony, the first archana of the Kumbham was performed in the Garbha Gudi (inner sanctum) of Chilkur Balaji Temple by Swamy Ji Rangarajan Garu, the Head Priest of Chilkur, known for his unwavering commitment to dharma and temple traditions.
Divine Invocation at Chilkur Balaji Temple by High Priest Swamy Ji Rangarajan
The Shri Krishna Dwarka Kumbham, infused with the sacred soil and water of the sunken city of Dwarka, and adorned with a divine Garuda feather, was offered at the lotus feet of Lord Balaji amidst powerful Vedic chants, tulasi archana, kumkuma, chandan, and traditional alankaram.
This inaugural archana not only spiritually energized the kumbham but also symbolized a historic connection between Lord Krishna’s divine city of Dwarka and the timeless grace of Lord Venkateshwara of Chilkur.
By initiating the yatra from Chilkur, the campaign affirmed its purpose—to bring the spiritual essence of Dwarka to every corner of Telangana, temple by temple, prayer by prayer.
The Jai Dwarka Campaign invites all devotees to witness and participate in this divine mission that unites temples, traditions, and time itself—from Dwarka to Telangana, from the ocean’s depth to the devotee’s heart.
2. Yadadri Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Divine Offering at Yadadri Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple by
High Priest Swamy Ji Kiran Kumar
As the sacred Shri Krishna Dwarka Kumbham Yatra continues its divine journey across the Vishnu temples of Telangana, the second powerful archana was performed at the spiritually resonant Yadadri Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple—the Kshetra of Lord Narasimha, the fierce yet compassionate avatar of Lord Vishnu. The archana took place in the Garbha Gudi (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple under the auspicious leadership of Swamy Ji Kiran Kumar Garu, the Chief Priest of Yadagirigutta Temple, known for his profound dedication and Vedic scholarship.
The Shri Krishna Dwarka Kumbham, containing sacred sea soil, water from the submerged city of Dwarka, and the divine feather of Garuda, was ceremonially offered to Lord Narasimha Swamy with full devotion and Vedic protocol. The kumbham was decorated with tulasi, turmeric, kumkuma, sandal paste, and traditional dravyas, as sacred chants echoed through the ancient temple walls.
This ritual marked the second step in the yatra that began at Chilkur Balaji Temple, building spiritual momentum with each temple it touches. Through this offering at Yadadri, the campaign invokes divine protection, dharmic strength, and the blessings of Lord Narasimha for the successful completion of the 108-temple spiritual pilgrimage across Telangana.
The Jai Dwarka Campaign, through these sacred archanas, is not just preserving history—it is reviving the living energy of Dwarka, temple by temple, bringing together devotees in a wave of devotion that transcends time and geography.