Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple

Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple

How Far Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple:
363 K.m from Hyderabad, 262 K.m from Thirupathi, 74k.m from Nandyala (Kurnool district)
How to reach:
By air:
Hyderabad and Thirupathi is the nearest airport
By rail:
Nandyal town (74k.m on Guntur-hubli line) (118 K.m on Chennai-Bombay line)
By road:
34k.m from Allagadda which is connected with state buses from Hyderabad.
What to see at Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple
Prahalladavara temple, Alwar koneru and nine forms of Lakshmi narasimha.
history of Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple
Ahobhilam which is known as “singavelkundram” is dedicated to lord Narasimha the lion form of lord Vishnu. Which he took to kill the demon Hiranyakasyapa. of the many places of Narasimha worship, this place is unique, being the only place where all the nine forms of lord Narasimha are worshipped. Hence it is also called Navanarasimha Kshethram. The Temple is divided in to two parts, which is the lower Ahobhilam and upper Ahobhilam is the abode of the Prahalladavara Narasimha. This temple lies in the centre of three Prakaras built in vijaya nagara style. It is believed that Lord Narasimha manifested himself on the natural rock cave. This place is considered as one of the 10 divya kshethram of the country.
Architecture of Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple
The massive composite pillar in the Rangamantapam are profusely carved with figures Yakshas riding on yalis and horses with their rear legs on the makaras. The exterior of upper Ahobhilam is also decorated with excellent sculptures. For more information:Ahobhilam Narasimha swami Temple,Prahalladavara temple,Alwar koneru,singavelkundram,Hiranyakasyapa,Narasimha worship,Navanarasimha Kshethram,natural rock cave,divya kshethram,Rangamantapam,Yakshas riding,yalis,makaras,excellent sculptures