Narasimha: The Lost Temple – Coffee Table Book By: Dhruva Gorrick

 
A Journey to the Hidden Temples of the Divine Protector – Lord Narasimhadeva
Narasimha: The Lost Temples is an extraordinary photographic pilgrimage through the jungles, deserts, mountains, and forests of India, revealing the forgotten shrines of Lord Narasimha—the awe-inspiring man-lion form of Vishnu. Known as the divine protector and remover of all spiritual obstacles, Lord Narasimha is revered across all Indic traditions for His fierce compassion and unstoppable power.
 
This book documents author Dhruva Gorrick’s 18-year journey through India in search of these ancient, often hidden temples. What began as a quest centered around Andhra Pradesh expanded into a national odyssey—from the snowy Himalayan peaks to the dense jungles of Tamil Nadu, and even the deserts of Rajasthan. Along the way, he discovered that Narasimha had manifested in many powerful and mysterious forms, each rooted in sacred lore and miraculous history.
 
As described in the insightful foreword by Steven Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa), this book recounts the legendary appearance of Narasimhadeva to save His young devotee Prahlad from the demon king Hiranyakashipu—a tale illustrating the eternal triumph of dharma over adharma (righteousness over evil). While Lord Ganesha removes material obstacles, Narasimha is known to remove the deepest spiritual blockages, making Him the supreme guardian for seekers on the path of bhakti.
 
Filled with rare color photographs, deeply researched commentary, and devotional inspiration, Narasimha: The Lost Temples is both a sacred travelogue and a spiritual treasure—a must-have for devotees, art lovers, temple historians, and anyone drawn to the divine mysteries of India.
 
Key Highlights:
 
🌿 Explore 200+ pages of rare photography documenting remote Narasimha temples
 
🛕 Discover unknown shrines from the Himalayas to South India's jungles
 
🦁 Learn about Narasimha’s many forms and His miraculous pastimes
 
📖 Includes a foreword by renowned scholar Steven Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa)
 
🧭 Based on 18 years of field research by Dhruva Gorrick
 
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Pages: 224 
Language: English Full-Color Illustrated