Ahobilam Jwala Narasimha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Yeguva, Ahobilam,

Andhra Pradesh– 518543

Moolavar

Jwala Narasimha Swamy

Introduction

Jwala Narasimha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh. This Temple is one of the nine Narsimha temples in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh.

Puranic Significance

he Temple is believed to be more than 1500 years old. Sri Jwala Narasimha is several steps away from the temple of Malola Narasimha. It is suggested that instead of climbing, the devotees can return to Krodha Narasimha Temple and then walk along the banks of Bhavanashini River to reach Sri Jwala Narasimha temple. The temple of Sri Jwala Narasimha is situated on a hill called Achalachaya Meru which is on the base of Ugra Stambha. One has to cross the waterfall of the Bhavanashini River to reach this temple

This is the exact spot where Lord Narasimha killed Hiranyakashipu. Here the anger of Lord Narasimha reached its peak. The Deity of Lord Narasimha in this temple is seen tearing apart Hiranyakashipu with His powerful nails. Other two forms of the Lord can also be seen: Sthanu Narasimha, emerging out of the pillar; and Veera Narasimha, fighting with Hiranyakashipu.

Rakta Kunda is the small pond near this temple, where Lord Narasimha washed His blood-stained hands and the color of the water turned red. Still today, one can see red stains around this tirtha. The crystal clear water in this pond is very sweet.

Beliefs

Lighting ghee lamps at this shrine in the month of Karthika is considered very auspicious.

Special Features

The Jwala Narasimha idol is unique with 8 arms. Two arms hold the head and legs of Hiranyakasipu on the lap, another two arms tearing open the demon, two arms taking out the intestine of the demon and wearing it as a garland and the other two arms holding the Sankhu and chakram.