Ahobilam Krodha/ Varaha Narasimha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Ahobilam Krodha/ Varaha Narasimha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Upper Ahobilam, Ahobilam,

Andhra Pradesh 518553

Moolavar

Sri Kroda/Varaha Narasimha Swamy

Amman

Lakshmi.

Introduction

Location:

• The Krodha Narasimha Swamy Temple is located at Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh, about 2 kilometers from the upper Ahobilam temple.
• This temple is also referred to as Siddha Kshetra due to its sacred and revered nature.

Puranic Significance:

• The deity here is worshipped as Krodha Narasimha, also known as Varaha Narasimha, which is a unique form of Lord Narasimha with the face of a boar.
• According to the Puranas, after Lord Narasimha killed the demon Hiranyakashipu, he became very angry with Lord Brahma for granting the boon to Hiranyakashipu. Lord Narasimha summoned Brahma, but Brahma was afraid to approach him. During this, the Vedas fell from Brahma’s hands and were carried away by Bhumi Devi to Patala (the netherworld) to protect them.
• To retrieve the Vedas, Lord Narasimha took the form of a creature with a single horn (Kroda) and went to Patala. He returned with Bhumi Devi seated on his horn, having successfully retrieved the Vedas. This form of Lord Narasimha is known as Krodha Narasimha.
• In this temple, devotees can worship both Krodha Narasimha and Lakshmi Narasimha, as the Lord later showed himself in a peaceful form as Sri Malola Narasimha after being appeased by Brahma’s plea.
• Chenchu Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Narasimha, is also featured prominently in this temple. The Lord is believed to have developed an attachment to her, which annoyed Lakshmi Devi, and the Lord is seen in the temple trying to pacify her.
• Devotees also have darshan of Sri Varaha Tirtha in the temple, further enhancing its significance.

Beliefs:

• A common belief is that visiting the Krodha Narasimha Swamy Temple helps devotees fulfill their desires.
• It is also believed that success in one’s endeavors can be attained by observing penance for 5 days at the temple.

Special Features:

• The temple is believed to be more than 1500 years old.
• The Presiding Deity is Krodha Narasimha Swamy (or Varaha Narasimha Swamy) with the face of a boar.
• The Lord is depicted with Lakshmi by his side, and the temple is associated with the influence of the planet Rahu.
• The temple is located in a remote area, and devotees must undertake some trekking to reach it. From the Ahobila Narasimha Temple, visitors must walk along the Bhavanashini River to reach Krodha Narasimha Swamy Temple.

Festivals:

• Narasimha Jayanthi is celebrated for 10 days in the months of Vaikasi (May-June).
• The Pavitrotsavam festival is also celebrated for 10 days in the Aippasi month (October-November).

This has been extracted from,

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/

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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