Upper Ahobilam Temple

Upper Ahobilam Temple is where the main shrine, called Ahobaleswar, is located. There are nine Narasimha temples in Ahobilam, but this is the largest one and the oldest. It is the most important place to see in Ahobilam.

The mukha mantapa and maha mantapa make up the Upper Ahobilam Temple. It faces east, but the garbha griha faces north because of how the natural cave's shape is. A dwajasthambam and an ornate Bali pith are next to the mukha mantapa. From the sides and the eastern gate, you can get to the Malola and Jwala Narasimha shrines.

Upper Ahobila's main shrine is in the shape of a big rock that looks like an egg and has mandapas on it. People think that this person is Swayambhu, who shows up to himself. In this picture, the Lord shows up as Ugra Narasimha, who is also popular as Ahobila Narasimha. Along with the main god, a shrine to Chenchulakshmi is also there. 

How many temples are there in Upper Ahobilam?

There are five temples in Lower Ahobilam. The place is worth visiting during the Ahobilam tour package. Tourists need to walk up the hill on well-built steps for about 2 km to get to the main temple.

How long does it take to climb the Ahobilam temple?

Pavana also starts at the Ahobila Narasimha temple, but the path is on the other side of Jwala Temple. First, you have to go up 250 very steep steps. After that, you walk for about 4 km on mostly flat ground. It might take three hours to go both ways.

Culture

There are beautiful sculptures on the outside of upper Ahobilam. Every day, the utsava murthy of Jwala Narasimha is worshiped here. Also, the Nityaabishekam and Kalyanam are done here for Jwala Narasimha. People who live in Upper Ahobilam can get water from a tank close to the temple. The yearly Brahmotsavam event in February brings in a lot of devotees from states nearby.