Ahobilam Yogananda Narasimha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Lower Ahobilam, Ahobilam

Andhra Pradesh 518543

Moolavar

Yogananda Narasimha Swamy

Introduction

Yogananda 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. The Temple is situated on the same route to Pavana Narasimha Temple.

Puranic Significance

Lord Narasimha, after killing Hiranyakashipu, taught Prahlada few yogic postures. In this temple, the form of the Lord is seen as seated in padmasana posture with yogapatta around His legs. It is believed that Lord Brahma visited this place once when he was in a disturbed mind and by worshiping the Lord and practicing Yoga, he attained peace and returned. The Deity was being worshipped in a deep tunnel but for the convenience of worship, He was taken out from the tunnel and installed here.

Beliefs

As per the popular belief the Lord confers bliss to the devotees who worship here.

Special Features

This Temple is situated to the south-east of Lower Ahobilam at a distance of about 3 Kms. The Temple is believed to be 1500 years old. Presiding Deity is called as Yogananda Narasimha Swamy. The presiding deity rules planet Saturn / Shani. Lord is depicted in a yogic posture with his legs crossed and the hands in yogic posture.