Ahobilam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Ahobilam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam , Andhra Pradesh – 518545, Phone No: 08519-252025, 08519-252024

Diety

Narasimha, Amman: Amirthavalli

Introduction

Ahobilam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple located in Kurnool district at Andhra Pradesh state. This temple is one of the famous pilgrimage centers in Andhra Pradesh.

Puranic Significance

According to legends it is believed that when the Devas saw the manifestation of Lord Vishnu as half-lion, half-man, they shouted “Ahobala” (great strength) as well as “Ahobila” (great cave in which the current sanctum is). Hence, this place could be called either “Ahobalam” or “Ahobilam”. The mention of this place is present in Brahmanda Purana. The place where Lord Narayana appeared from the stone pillar to kill Hiranyakashipa can be seen in this place. The name of this pillar is Ugra Sthambha, which is now referred as “Ukku SThambha” in Telugu, which incorrectly translates to iron pillar. Ahobilam Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple exhibits the super stone craftsmanship. There are 2 temples houses Upper Ahobilam and Lower Ahobilam. The upper Ahobilam temple is situated 8 Km away from Lower Ahobilam Ahobilam Lakshmi NarashimhaSwamyy temple is the main temple among all nine temples. All Devas shouted Ahobala (means excellent strength and incredible cave) after seeing the Lord Vishnu in Narasimha avatar.

Special Features

Ahobilam is divided into Lower Ahobilam (Diguva Ahobilam) and Upper Ahobilam (Eguva Ahobilam). Upper Ahobilam is around ten kilometres from Lower Ahobilam and includes the following temples: Ahobila Narasimha, Krodha Narasimha, Jwala Narasimha and Malola Narasimha. The temples of Sri Yogananda Narasimha, Chatravatha Narasimha, Pavana Narasimha and Bhargava Narasimha constitute Lower Ahobilam.

The temple Nava Narasimha KshetramGoddess Name: Amritavalli (Lakshmi devi) Pushkarni: Indra Pushkarni Vimanam: Vimanam Guha Vimanam Yogananda Narasimha (Shani) Jwala Narasimha (Kuja) Bhargava Narasimha (Surya) Chatravata Narasimha (Chandra) Varaha Narasimha (Rahu) Malola Narasimha (Ketu) Paavana Narasimha (Buda) Karanja Narasimha (Shukra) Ugra Narasimha (Guru)