Ahobilam Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Ahobilam Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Ahobilam, Upper Ahobilam

Andhra Pradesh 518543

Moolavar

Pavana Narasimha Swamy

Amman

Chenchu Lakshmi

Introduction

Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh. Is situated on the bank of River Pavana, situated in the middle of the forest. This Temple is said to be Kshetra Ratna (jewel among the Kshetras). This is the most difficult of the nava Narasimha temples to reach.

Puranic Significance 

Since this temple is on the banks of the River Pavana, the Lord is known as Pavana Narasimha. Here the Lord is in the most peaceful form amongst the nine Narasimhas. Here the Lord is also known as Pamuleti Narasimha Swamy. It is believed that Lord liberates devotees from the all their sins of past and present lives that might have committed by them knowingly or unknowingly. At this place, Sage Bharadwaja was relieved from the great sin of brahma-hatya.

This temple is situated far in the middle of the forest and the devotees have to climb several steep steps to reach this temple. The steps begin from near the temple of Sri Ahobilam Narasimha. Devotees can also access the temple by travelling in local jeeps; however it is not recommended as the roads are not good. It is also advised to avoid visiting after 5 pm because of the presence of wild animals in the forest.

Beliefs

The Lord here liberates devotees from the all the sins of past lives and the present lives which might have been committed knowingly or unknowingly.

Special Features

             The Temple is believed to be 1500 years old. Presiding Deity is called as Pavana Narasimha. He is also known as Pamuleti Narasimha Swamy. The Lord is seen with seven headed Adhisesha above his head and with Chenchu Lakshmi on his lap. Sage Bharadwaj can be found at his feet. The presiding deity rules planet Mercury / Budha.

Festivals

10 days Narasimha Jayanthi on Vaikasi, Aippasi 10 days Pavitrotsavam

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

Century/Period

1500 years old

Managed By

Government of Ahobila Mutt

Nearest Bus Station

Bengaluru

Nearest Railway Station

Kondapuram

Nearest Airport

Bengaluru

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