Ahobilam Chatravada Narasimha Temple, Andhra Pradesh

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Ahobilam Chatravada Narasimha Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Ahobilam,

Andhra Pradesh 518543

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Chatravada Narasimha

Introduction

Chatravada Narasimha Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh. This temple is also known as Devata-Aradhana Kshetra. The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Yogananda Narasimha Temple, 3 Kms from Lower Ahobilam and 10 Kms form Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple.

Puranic Significance 

Here the Lord is in a unique form having a very beautiful smile on His face. Since the Lord is worshiped under a peepal tree, surrounded by the thorny bushes, He is popular here by the name Chatravatha Narasimha. Left hand of the Lord is in the tala mudra. Tala mudra cannot be seen in any other form of the Lord in any other temple. It is said that once two gandharvas named Haha and Hoohoo from the Meru Mountain came here and entertained the Lord with sweet music. The Lord blessed them to become famous as great singers. Lord Indra and the demigods worshipped Chatravatha Narasimha here and requested Him to kill the demon king. Hence this temple is also known as Devata aradhana kshetra

Beliefs

Devotees with skills in music render performances before the deity here and seek the divine blessings of the Lord. The devotees are of the firm belief that Lord Chatravada Narasimha grants mastery in music and fine arts to the aspiring devotees.

Special Features

Chatravada Narasimha is the most handsome Lord of the Nava Narasimha Temples. The Temple is believed to be 1500 years old. Presiding Deity is called as Chatravada Narasimha. Chatra means umbrella and Vata means Peepal tree. The image of the deity is installed under a peepal tree, surrounded by thorny bushes. Hence, the Lord is called as Chatravada Narasimha Swamy.

Festivals

Uthsavam (Brahmothsava)

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Century/Period

1500 years old

Managed By

Government of Ahobila Mutt

Nearest Bus Station

Allagadda

Nearest Railway Station

Kondapuram

Nearest Airport

Bengaluru

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