Top 12 places to visit in Ahobilam

Ahobilam

The Kurnool area of Andhra Pradesh hosts Ahobilam, a very important place of worship. In Andhra Pradesh, Ahobilam is one of the most well-known places to visit and a place where people go to pray. Lower Ahobilam and Upper Ahobilam are the two parts of the town. The nine shrines are spread out in two areas. The seven shrines are spread out in Upper and Lower Ahobilam. Lower Ahobilam is home to the Yogananda, Chatravata, and Bhargava Narasimha swami sites. In the bottom part, you can find another temple of Lord Narasimha Swami. Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati is said to have put the idol of the Lord there. 

Bhargava Narasimha Temple Ahobilam

The Bhargava Narasimha Swamy Temple, a Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, dedicates itself to Lord Vishnu. Builders constructed it on a hill with 132 steps and surrounded it with a thick forest. Bhargava Narasimha is the name of the ruling god. Planet Suryan, or the Sun, is ruled by the ruling god. There are four hands on the Lord in this picture. Two hold Shanka and Chakram, and the other two tear Hiranya's body apart. In the prabhai of Bhargava Narasimhar, you can see the carvings of the Dasavathara. Prahaladha can also be seen at the Lord's feet. This Temple is a must-see among the places to visit in Ahobilam.

Chatravata Narasimha Temple

The shrine of Chatravata Narasimha is where the Lord is happy. The shrine stands under the Chatravata tree, home to a peaceful form of Narasimha. The idol's face is smiling, and its left hand is in the taala pose, which is the beat of classical music. According to a story, two Gandharvas once played beautiful music for the Lord, which made him happy. This Temple is a must-visit for those exploring Ahobilam tour packages.

Jwala Narasimha Swamy Temple

The Jwala Narasimha Swamy Temple, another Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, also honors Lord Vishnu. There are nine Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh. This is one of them. More up in the upper Ahobilam, on a hill called "Achala Chaya Meru," is the Temple of Jwala Narasimha Swamy. People think that the city as a whole was actually Hiranyakasipu's house and that Lord Narasimha killed the demon where the Temple used to be. This historical significance makes it a highlight among the places to visit in Ahobilam.

Karanja Narasimha Temple Ahobilam

The Karanja Narasimha Swamy Temple, a Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, dedicates itself to Lord Vishnu. There are nine Narasimha Temples in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh. This is one of them. From Diguva (Lower Ahobilam), this Temple is on the way to Yeguva (Upper Ahobilam). Also, Yeguva Ahobilam is not far away. The Karanja Tree shelters Lord Narasimha, earning him the name Karanja Narasimha. People call him Saaranga Narasimha because he holds a bow named Saaranga. Including this sacred site in Ahobilam tour packages ensures a spiritually fulfilling journey.

Kroda Narasimha Temple

The Kroda Narasimha Temple is home to the LordLord in two different forms: Varaha, which is another form of Vishnu, and angry Narasimha. This temple is one of the most well-known spots in Ahobilam. It is also famous as Varaha Narasimha Temple. The picture depicts the LordLord as a boar holding Mother Earth. The photo also shows the god with his wife, Lakshmi. From Upper Ahobilam's main shrine, you have to walk to get to this spot. It is undoubtedly a captivating addition to the places to visit in Ahobilam.

Lower Ahobilam Temple

The huge and beautiful Prahladavarada Narasimha Temple is home to the Prahladavarada Narasimha, who is Lord Narasimha and Prahlada's form. The temple is in the town of Lower Ahobilam. One of the best places to visit in Ahobilam is this one. Narasimha Swami can be seen calmly in lower Ahobila. Another set of Utsava idols is in the middle, with Prahlada Varada and Pavana Narasimha. On either side of him are processional images of Jwala Narasimha with ten hands and Sreedevi and Bhoodevi. There is also a small statue of Sri Adivan Satakopa Swami, the first Jeeyar, which is kept here.

Mahanandi Ahobilam

Mahanandi is a small temple in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a center for Shivaites to make pilgrimages and gets a lot of tourists every year. People come from far and wide to see the Mahanandishwara Temple of Lord Shiva. There are nine Nandi temples close to Mahanandi village, and the Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple is one of them. A forest surrounds the town. The temple, which is 1500 years old, celebrates the Maha Shivaratri festival with great pomp and circumstance in February and March. Many Ahobilam tour packages often recommend a visit to Mahanandi for an extended pilgrimage.

Malola Narasimha Temple

The Malola Narasimha Swamy Temple, a Hindu temple in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh, dedicates itself to Lord Vishnu. Nine shrines to Narasimha can be found in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh. That's one of them. It takes about 2 km to get to the Temple from the top of Ahobilam. Markande Lakshmi Kshetra is another name for this spot. The present Jeer of the mutt always brings the Utsavar of this temple with him when he goes somewhere. This sacred site is a key attraction among the places to visit in Ahobilam.

Paavana Narasimha Temple

The Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple, a Hindu temple in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh, dedicates itself to Lord Vishnu. Andhra Pradesh has nine temples to Narasimha. That's one of them. The Pavana Narasimha Temple is in the middle of a forest, next to the Pavana River. Some say this Temple is the most peaceful of all the Nava Narasimha Kshetras. People call this temple the Kshetra Ratna, or "jewel among the Kshetras."

Ugra Stambham

You can find an interesting rock structure called Ugra Stambham near Upper Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh. It is in the middle of the thick Nallamala woods. The pillar from which Lord Narasimha came down left behind this natural rock structure. Some say that when the Lord came out of the pillar, it broke into a thousand pieces. He started by making 172 sounds, which are the first basic ideas of 172 well-known ragas. There are now only 52 melakarta ragas left in the world, and a person made of matter can't even learn those. Including Ugra Stambham in Ahobilam tour packages offers a glimpse into a fascinating part of mythology.

Upper Ahobilam Temple

Upper Ahobilam is where the main shrine, called Ahobaleswar, is located. There are nine Narasimha temples in the city, but this is the largest and oldest one. There is no better place to see in Ahobilam. The history of the town says that after killing Hiranyakashipa, Lord Narasimha showed himself to Prahlada. And when he was done killing Hiranyakashipu, he was so angry that not even Lord Shiva could calm him down. They went to Mahalakshmi to ask her for help. She came down as a girl from the Chenchu people and married him. That made him calm down.

Yogananda Narasimha Temple

The Yogananda Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. There are nine Narasimha temples in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh. This is one of them. This Temple is about 3 km southeast of Lower Ahobilam. A common story says that when Narasimha finished Hiranya Samhara, he came here to the west of Lower Ahobilam and rested in a yoga pose. Here is where he taught Prahaladha a few yogic chants. Because of this, the Lord is known as Yogananda Narasimha. This temple is a must-visit site that is often included in Ahobilam tour packages.