Nava Narasimha Temple
Ahobilam is just 74 kilometers from Nandyal and 360 kilometers from Hyderabad. This is one of the main Hindu pilgrimage centres in AP and it is well known as 'Singavel Kundram Ahibilam'. Here one can see the temples and all are dedicated to God Narasimha.
But as per the local legend, the story behind man-lion incarnation of Vishnu is different. It took actually to defeat the demon named Hiranyakashipu. Also there are some other places as well worshiping the Narasinhavatara of Vishnu.
Ahobilam is the only place where one can see all of the nine forms of Lord Narasimha that is total Nava Narsimha and all are worshipped here. At the foot of hill, there is a temple of Prahaladavarada Narasimha, means a form of Lord Narasimha while blessing Prahalada.
There are main two other temple sites in town located in upper Ahobilam. In the center of the limestone region, one can see natural caves and some of the caves are used as temples. Narasimha temple in natural cave is found in Upper Ahobilam. There is Vaishnav Math in this town and temple lie in the heart of 3 Prakaras, all are built in style of Vijayanagara. Shrine in Lower Ahobilam built by Vijaynagar kings is from 14th century. There is a drinking water lake at a short distance from this temple and it is named as 'Alwar Koneru'.
Start from the foot of a hill and towards upper Ahobilam one can enjoy a nice journey. Total path ion this hill is nearly 9 kilometers and it is cut across forests and virgin hills
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