Sri Ahobilam Yatra

Sri Nava Narasimha Ksetra

P lace w here Lord Nrsim hadeva em erged from the pillar of Hiranyakasipu’s
palace, killed the dem on and saved P rahlada
Ahobilam (Ahobalam) is the place where Supreme Personality of Godhead incarnated
Himself as Lord Nrsimhadeva to killed the demon Hiranyakasipu and save His dear-most
devotee Prahlada. Here at Ahobilam, Lord Nrsimhadeva emerged from the pillar of
Hiranyakasipu’s palace, killed him after a fierce fight, simultaneously honouring the boons
that Hiranyakasipu received from Lord Brahma. The pillar from where Lord Nrsimhadeva
appeared, the ruins of the palace of Hiranyakasipu, the exact spot where Lord
Nrsimhadeva killed Hiranyakasipu, the pond where Lord Nrsimhadeva washed His lotus
hands after killing Hiranyakasipu and the school where Prahlada studied still exist at
Ahobilam. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu visited Ahobilam during His south India pilgrimage
as mentioned in Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya-lila chapter 9 verses 16-17 and Madhya-
lila chapter 1 verse 106. Lord Ramacandra also came here and sung five verses named
“Narasimha Panchamritam”. Ahobilam is located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh
amidst the majestic hills of the Eastern Ghats range. It is 256 km from Tirupati, 110 km
from Cuddapah, 68 km from Nandyal and 24 km from Allagadda. To visit Ahobilam, the
best is to travel from Tirupati. It is approximately 5 hours drive from Tirupati to Ahobilam
(256 km).

Ahobilam - The Great Strength

Ahobalam means: “Aho Balam (what great strength!)”
When Lord Nrsimhadeva, the half-lion and half-man incarnation of Supreme Lord,
emerged out of pillar in His fierce and effulgent form, all the devatas (demigods)
exclaimed “Aho Balam (what great strength!)”. Sthala purana mentions this wonderful
pastime an additional note to Lord Narasimha Lila mentioned in 7th canto of Srimad-
Bhagavatam.
“aho viryam aho shauryam aho bahuparakramah
narasimham param daivam ahobilam aho balam”

On the plea of Prahlada, Lord Nrsimhadeva continues to reside at Ahobilam on the peak
“Garudachala”. Since this place was contaminated by blood of Hiranyakasipu and his army,
Lord invoked River Mandakini to clean it. Since the river cleansed the dirt (sins) that
causes birth (bhava), she came to be called as River “Bhavanashini”. Laxmi Devi appeared
and sat on the folded leg of the lord. The forest grove thus got their name as Laxmivan.
Seeing this beautiful sight of Lord and her consort, all great sages assembled and sang
praises and hymns from Vedas. The mountain from where they chanted came to be called
as “Vedadri”. Ahobilam also got its name because of bila (cave). Long, long ago (even
before Lord Nrsimhadeva’s appearance to kill Hiranyakasipu), Garuda once performed
severe penance with a desire to see the darshan of Lord in Narasimha form. Pleased with
him, Lord guided Garuda to see His Narasimha avatar form in a nearby huge cave. Garuda
proceeded and was benedicted to see this beautiful form in this cave. Hence this area also
got its name place of beautiful cave “Ahobilam”. The mountain on which Garuda performed
austerities came to be known as Garudachala, Garudadri and Garudashailam.

It is very popularly known that the Nallamalai range of mountain (Eastern Ghats) is the
manifestation of Sri Adi Sesha - the great serpent bed of Lord Vishnu. On His seven hoods
lays Tirupati, on stomach Ahobilam and on the tail lays Sri Shailam. The Brahmanda
Purana states that Ahobilam was the dwelling of the demon king Hiranyakasipu who was
killed by the Lord. Mention of legends connected with Ahobalam can be found in Kurma
Purana, Padma Purana and Vishnu Purana. This place is known by many names:
Ahobalam, Nava Narasimha Kshetra, Singavel Kundram, Pancha krosa Kshetra,
Garudachala and Vedachala.

Many great devotees like Sripad Ramanujacarya, Vedanta Desika also rendered services
here and many of them composed beautiful prayers and songs at feet of Lord
Nrsimhadeva. Ramanujacarya visited here in 11th Century A.D and Vedanta Desika in
1268-1379 A.D. The great king, Vikramaditya (1076-1106 A.D) of the western Chalukyas,
also worshipped the main deity of the temple. “Sri Laxmi Nrsimha pancaratna stotra” and
“Karaavalamba stotra” are two very famous hymns composed by Adi Sankaracharya when
he came here. “Angan naalam” - was sung by the great Thirumanghai Alwar.

Sri Nava Narasimha Temples in Ahobilam

Ahobilam consists of two parts: Lower Ahobilam (also known as Chinna Ahobilam or
Diguva Tirupati) and Upper Ahobilam (also known as Pedda Ahobilam and Eguva
Tirupati; which is 8 km from Lower Ahobilam). The place is surrounded by beautiful dense
forests of Eastern ghats, and several wild animals like bears and tigers are said to be living
there. Within these forests, on mountaintops, are located nine temples of Lord
Nrsimhadeva (Nava Narasimha Ksetra), which house the self-manifested Deities of the
Lord, all having different forms and moods that the Lord manifested in order to please His
devotees. There are many places, where Lord Vishnu in the form of Narasimha is
worshipped, but it is only at Ahobilam that all the nine forms of Lord Nrsimhadeva are
worshipped.

jwala ahobila malola kroda karanja bhargava

yogananda kshatravata pavana nava murthayaha

The nine Deities are Sri Jwala Narasimha, Sri Ahobila Narasimha, Sri Malola Narasimha, Sri
Kroda Narasimha, Sri Karanja Narasimha, Sri Bhargava Narasimha, Sri Yogananda
Narasimha, Sri Chatravata Narasimha and Sri Pavana Narasimha.

Temples in Lower Ahobilam:

• Sri Bhargava Narasimha Temple
• Sri Yogananda Narasimha Temple
• Sri Chatravata Narasimha Temple
• Sri Karanja Narasimha Temple
• Sri Prahlada Varada Narasimha Temple

Temples in Upper Ahobilam:

• Ugra Stambha (Pillar from where Lord Nrsimhadeva emerged)
• Sri Jwala Narasimha Temple
• Sri Ahobila Narasimha Temple
• Sri Malola Narasimha Temple
• Sri Krodha (Varaha) Narasimha Temple
• Prahlada Mettu (School where Prahlada studied)
• Sri Pavana Narasimha Temple
• Sri Prahlada Varada Narasimha Temple

Route Map of Sri Nava Tirupati Temple in Nallamalla Hills

Ahobilam is 256 km from Tirupati, 110 km from Cuddapah, 68 km from Nandyal
and 24 km from Allagadda. To visit Ahobilam, the best is to travel from Tirupati.
It is approximately 5 hours drive from Tirupati to Ahobilam (256 km).

Useful information:
• Hiring Guide: If you are visiting Ahobilam for the first time, it is highly recommended to
hire a Guide for a fee to take you around all the temples.
• Visiting Pavana Narasimha temple: The starting point for Pavana Narasimha temple is
also Ahobila Nrisimha temple in Upper Ahobilam, but the route is on the opposite side
of Jwala Temple. First, one has to climb some 250 very steep steps, and then walk for
about 4 km on fairly plain ground. The round trip may take about 3 hours. Recently, a
path has been made for Jeeps to go to Pavana. It is a very rough 2 hour drive from
Lower Ahobilam.
• One can cover eight out of nine Lord Nrsimhadeva temples at Ahobilam in one day. It is
highly recommended that Sri Pavana Narasimha temple be covered on the second day
since it is on another side and it will take at least 3-4 hours to cover this temple.
• Prasadam: Sri Ahobila Mutt has established a trust called Annamacharya Nitya
Annadanam Trust which provides free prasadam to devotees. Free prasadam is offered
three time a day. Dadiyannam (Curd rice) is offered morning and evening. At noon time
Tadiyaradhanam (full course meals) is offered.
• Accommodation: There are a few Guest House accommodations available at Lower
Ahobilam.
• To visit Ahobilam, the best is to travel from Tirupati. It is approximately 5 hours drive
from Tirupati to Ahobilam (256 km).
 Ahobilam Temples - Route Map

Ugra Stambha
Pillar from which Lord Nrsimhadeva emerged
satyam vidhathum nijabruthya bhaashitham
vyaaptham swabhutheshu swachirey swachaathmanaha
adhrushyathaam adhbutharoopam udhvaham
sthamba sabhamam na mrugam na manusham
na bhootho na ambharey mruthyuhu na
naraih na mugrairapi surasura
mahorakhai

At a distance of 8 km from the Upper Ahobilam is Ugra Stambha, the pillar from which
Lord Nrsimhadeva emerged after Hiranyakasipu angrily struck the pillar. This a cleft of the
mountain dividing itself into two visible parts. When Lord Nrsimhadeva emerged out of the
pillar, the whole pillar was shattered to pieces. His first step produced 172 sounds which
are the first basic tenets of 172 classical ragas. One can climb up the Ugra Stambha,
however the path way to this place is very steep and arduous. When Lord Caitanya
Mahaprabhu came to Ahobilam, He climbed up the Ugra Stambha. Atop Ugra Stambha
there is an impression of the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and a flag. From near
Sri Jwala Narasimha temple there is a steep climb towards Ugra Stambha.
 Ugra Stambha
This is the pillar from which Lord Nrsimhadeva emerged after Hiranyakasipu
angrily struck the pillar.

Devotees climbing the Ugra Stambha

 Atop the Ugra Stambha
Atop Ugra Stambha there is an impression of the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya
Mahaprabhu and a flag.

This is where Hiranyakasipu’s palace existed

 Lord Nrsimhadeva Battles the King of the Demons
Hiranyakasipu could see that Lord Vishnu was standing before him in the form of a half-
man, half-lion, but out of his pride, Hiranyakasipu thought, "Who can fight with me?"
Raising his club, he attacked Lord Nrsimhadeva, and appeared just like a small insect who
flies forcefully into a fire. Such was the effulgence of the Lord. Lord Nrsimhadeva captured
the demon; and then gave him a chance to escape. Foolishly thinking the Lord was afraid
of his prowess, Hiranyakasipu attacked again.

1. Sri Jwala Narasimha Temple

Exact place where the fierce anger of the Lord Nrsimhadeva reached its
culmination when He tore Hiranyakasipu
hiranyashtambha sambhuthiprakhyat paramaatamaney
prahladhaarthimushey jwaala narsimhaya mangalam

The temple of Sri Jwala Narasimha Swamy, lies higher up the Sri Malola Narasimha
temple, on a hill called 'Achalachaya Meru' and is on the base of Ugra Stambha. This is the
exact place where the fierce anger of the Lord Nrsimhadeva reached its culmination when
He tore Hiranyakasipu. The spot where Jwala Narasimha is sitting with Hiranyakasipu on
His lap, is the threshold of the main entrance door of the spacious palace of
Hiranyakasipu. The temple is in a natural cave. There are three deities in the temple:
Ashtabuja Narasimha, Chaturbhuji Narasimha and Narasimha chasing Hiranyakasipu.
Temple is about 4 kilometres from the Upper Ahobilam temple. One has to go under the
waterfall of the Bhavanashini River to reach this temple.

In front of the Jwala Narasimha temple is a pond called “Rakta Kunda tirtha”, below a
fully open cave, where Lord Nrsimhadeva after killing the demon Hiranyakasipu, washed
His blood-stained hands and hence the water of this kunda turned red. One can see the
red strains around this tirtha. The water of this kunda is crystal clear and is very sweet.
Ashtabuja Narasimha:
The main Deity here has eight hands, and the Lord is seen tearing the demon’s abdomen
and garlanding Himself with the demon’s intestine. The Deity manifests massive energy
and vigorous action. The first pair of hands catches hold of Hiranyakasipu’s crown and
renders him motionless, while the other pair by tightly gripping the sword-carrying hand of
Hiranyakasipu completely disarms and overpowers him. The second pair of hands is
engaged in tearing open the entrails of the demon lying on the folded right leg of the Lord.
The pair of hands holds sankha and chakra and the fourth pair holds the intestine of the
demon in the shape of a garland.

Chaturbhuji Narasimha:
This Deity is in the standing posture coming out of the pillar (Stambhodbhava-murti). This
is said to represent the Kevala Narasimha form. This is very rare form. It has 4 hands, the
2 upper hands holding chakra and sankha and the lower hands are downwards as though
He is tearing the demon. Laxmi is seated to the right and Prahlada stands to the left.

Narasimha chasing Hiranyakasipu:

The third Deity, Lord Nrsimhadeva is advancing towards Hiranyakasipu from the right, as
the latter is approaching in a defiant attitude, with his sword lifted up to strike. Lord
Nrsimhadeva is made to take hold of the body of Hiranyakasipu so as to overpower him.
The right hand of Lord Nrsimhadeva is held up as if He is going to deal a blow to the
enemy with the open palm of the hand.

Way to Sri Jwala Narasimha Swamy temple

 Sri Jwala Narasimha Swamy temple
This place is the exact place where the fierce anger of the Lord Nrsimhadeva
reached its culmination when He tore Hiranyakasipu.

Lord Sri Jwala Narasimha Swamy

The spot where Jwala Narasimha is sitting with Hiranyakasipu on His lap, is the
threshold of the main entrance door of the spacious palace of Hiranyakasipu.
There are three deities in the temple: Ashtabuja Narasimha, Chaturbhuji
Narasimha and Narasimha chasing Hiranyakasipu.
 Sri Jwala Narasimha
namas te narasimhaya
prahladahlada-dayine
hiranyakasipor vaksah-
sila-tanka-nakhalaye

ito nrsimhah parato nrsimho

yato yato yami tato nrsimhah
bahir nrsimho hrdaye nrsimho
nrsimham adim saranam prapadye

tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-srngam

dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam
kesava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagadisa hare
jaya jagadisa hare jaya jagadisa hare
(Lord Nrsimhadeva Prayers)
 Lord Nrsimhadeva Kills Hiranyakasipu
The Supreme Lord laughed loudly and captured the demon again. Hiranyakasipu moved
his limbs all around, but the Lord simply placed the demon on His lap and with the sharp
nails on His lotus hands, He easily tore into Hiranyakasipu's body.

Rakta Kunda tirtha

In front of the Jwala Narasimha temple is a pond called “Rakta Kunda tirtha”,
below a fully open cave, where Lord Nrsimhadeva after killing the demon
Hiranyakasipu, washed His blood-stained hands and hence the water of this
kunda turned red. The water of this kunda is crystal clear and is very sweet.
 Rakta Kunda tirtha
One can see the red strains around this tirtha.

Stunning views looking downwards from Sri Jwala Narasimha Temple

2. Sri Ahobila Narasimha Temple

garudadri guhagehe gajakhundasarittate
hiranyasthaanvahankaarhaari simhaya mangalam

Sri Ahobila Narasimha temple, situated on the Upper Ahobilam, at a distance of 8 km from
the Lower Ahobilam, is the main temple and the earliest of all the nine temples in
Ahobilam. The Lord here appears in his fierce aspect, called Ugra Narasimha, who is the
presiding deity of the temple and is known as Ahobila Nrisimha Swamy. Lord is seen
tearing apart the chest of Hiranyakasipu. In front of the Lord is Prahlada. Lord’s eternal
consort Srimati Chenchu Lakshmi is also giving darshan to the devotees. She is seated in
padmasana. The temple is situated in a naturally formed cave.
Sri Ahobila Narasimha temple is on the Upper Ahobilam

Cave near Sri Ahobila Narasimha temple

 Sri Ahobila Narasimha and Sri Chenchu Lakshmi
The Lord here appears in his fierce aspect, called Ugra Narasimha, who is the
presiding deity of the temple and is known as Ahobila Nrisimha Swamy. Lord is
seen tearing apart the chest of Hiranyakasipu. In front of the Lord is Prahlada.
Lord’s eternal consort Srimati Chenchu Lakshmi is also giving darshan to the
devotees.
Sri Ahobila Narasimha
After killing Hiranyakasipu, Lord Nrsimhadeva's mouth and mane was sprinkled with drops
of blood. Lord Nrsimhadeva pierced Hiranyakasipu's abdomen with His nails and wore his
intestines as a garland, which enhanced the Lord's beauty. He then uprooted
Hiranyakasipu's heart and threw his body aside. The faithful soldiers of Hiranyakasipu
came in thousands to fight with Him, raising their weapons, but Lord Nrsimhadeva killed
all of them merely with the ends of His nails.

3. Sri Malola Narasimha Temple

vaarijaavaaritha bhayay vaneepathi mukhaiswarai
mahithaaya mahodhaara malolyasthu mangalam

Sri Malola Narasimha temple is 2 km from the main temple of Upper Ahobilam. Lord
Nrsimhadeva here appears in 'Soumya' (peaceful) form. Ma means Mother Lakshmi and
lola means beloved. Lord Nrsimhadeva is the beloved of mother Lakshmi and hence is
glorified as Malola Narasimha. This place is also known as Markonda Lakshmi ksetra. The
temple is on a level surface of a peak of the Vedadri Mountain. Lord Nrsimhadeva is seated
here in Sukhasana posture with His left leg folded while the right leg is dangling at an
angle. The goddess Laxmi is seated on the left thigh of the Lord with Kataka and
Parisaritya vamahasta. The feet of the Laxmi rest on padma which appears to have
sprouted from the earth. The Lord’s two upper hands hold chakra and sankha, His lower
right hand is in abhaya pose and the lower left hand is embracing His consort. The utsava
murti of Sri Malola Narasimha travels with the Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt.

Pastime:
There was a young devotee named Srinivasacharya at Melkote. One day Lord Lakshmi
Narasimha appeared in his dream and ordered him to come to Ahobilam, take sannyasa
and carry on his future mission from Ahobilam. Young Srinivasacharya could not believe
his dream and rushed to his guru, Sri Ghatikasatam Ammal who was also known as
Varada Vishnuvarcharya and sought his instructions. He immediately told Srinivasacharya
to follow the order of the Lord without any delay.

Blessed by his guru, Srinivasacharya rushed to Ahobilam. There he was received by

Mukundaraya, a local chieftain, who also had an order from the Lord to receive
Srinivasacharya at Ahobilam. Lord Narasimha appeared before Srinivasacharya in the form
of a saint and initiated him into the sannyasa asrama and also formed the Ahobilam Mutt.
The Lord awarded him the name - Sathakopa Jeeyar. He instructed him to go door to door
to preach the message of Vaishnavism, and take along with him the utsava murti of the
Lord. The Lord also wanted him to be the spiritual master of the disciples.

Sri Sathakopa Jeeyar was confused as to which utsava murti he has to carry with him. The
Lord had instructed him to take utsava murti but had not told which utsava murti. He
started meditating on the Lord requesting Him to choose the utsava murti. Immediately
the utsava murti of Sri Malola Narasimha came from the temple flying to his hands. The
utsava murti of Sri Malola Narasimha is adorned with a Paduka indicating that the Lord is
ready to proceed on a tour. Since then the utsava murti of Sri Malola Narasimha has been
travelling with the Jeeyars of Ahobilam Mutt and has been blessing devotees with the
mercy and devotional service. Right from the founder, i.e., the first Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt
down to the 44th pontiff, Srivan Satakopa Sri Vedanta Desika Yatheendra Mahadesika, the
present jeeyar, the utsava murthi of Malola Narasirnha Swamy is worshipped and it is
taken by them whenever they are on religious tours, visiting the villages every year.

About 1 km away from this temple, on the same mountain, there is Prahlada-mettu, or
the school where Prahlada Maharaja is said to have taken education. There is a small
temple of Nrsimhadeva inside a cave.

Sri Malola Narasimha temple

 Sri Malola Narasimha temple

Lord Sri Malola Narasimha

Lord Nrsimhadeva here appears in 'Soumya' (peaceful) form. Ma means Mother
Lakshmi and lola means beloved. Lord Nrsimhadeva is the beloved of mother
Lakshmi and hence is glorified as Malola Narasimha.
 Prahlada Approaches the Angry Lord Nrsimhadeva
After Lord Nrsimhadeva (the half-man, half-lion incarnation of the Lord) killed the demon
Hiranyakasipu, He continued to be very angry. All the saintly persons and demigods
offered Him prayers of glorification and praise, but no one could pacify Him. Lord Brahma
then requested Prahlada to go forward and appease Lord Nrsimhadeva. Prahlada gradually
walked toward the Lord and fell down to offer his respectful obeisances with folded hands.
"When Lord Nrsimhadeva saw the small boy Prahlada Maharaja prostrated at the soles of
His lotus feet, He became most ecstatic in affection toward His devotee. Raising Prahlada,
the Lord placed His lotus hand upon the boy's head because His hand is always ready to
create fearlessness in all of His devotees." [Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.9.5]
 Lord Nrsimhadeva benedicts Prahlada Maharaja
"When Lord Nrsimhadeva saw the small boy Prahlada Maharaja prostrated at the soles of
His lotus feet, He became most ecstatic in affection toward His devotee. Raising Prahlada,
the Lord placed His lotus hand upon the boy's head because His hand is always ready to
create fearlessness in all of His devotees." [Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.9.5]

The Supreme Personality of Godhead, in His form of Lord Nrsimhadeva, ordered Prahlada
to accept the kingdom of his father and rule over the demons. He instructed Prahlada to
perform the proper ritualistic ceremonies and then take charge of the kingdom, keeping
his mind always fixed on Him. After the Supreme Lord disappeared from that place, Lord
Brahma, along with other great saints assembled there, made Prahlada king.

4. Sri Krodha (Varaha) Narasimha Temple

varahkundey medhinyai varaahaarthapradhaayiney
dhanthalagna hiranyaksh dhamshtra simhaaya mangalam

Sri Krodha (Varaha) Narasimha temple is 1 km from the main temple of Ahobila
Narasimha Swamy on the Upper Ahobilam. Sri Kroda Narasimha also glorified by devotees
as Varaha Narasimha is a very special form of the Lord with the face of a boar. After killing
Hiranyakasipu, Lord Nrsimhadeva was very upset with Lord Brahma because of the boon
he had awarded to Hiranyakasipu. He summoned Lord Brahma but Brahma was afraid to
come near the Lord. At that time Vedas slipped from his hands and fell down. When the
Vedas were falling, Bhumi personified held them and took the Vedas with her to Patala in
order to protect them. Due to the absence of the Vedas, demigods approached Lord
Nrsimhadeva who took the form of Kroda (an animal with a single front horn) and went to
Patala to bring back the Vedas. He then emerged out with Bhumi-devi sitting above His
horn. After bringing out Vedas Lord sat at this kshetra and took the form of Sri Kroda
Narasimha. In the meantime His anger also subsided. Brahma then came near the Lord
begging for forgiveness and requesting the Vedas. Lord Nrsimhadeva rejected Brahma’s
request and said that you have already lost the Vedas and hence they have to be given
only to a responsible person. To which Brahma suggested that they can be given to
Lakshmi-devi. Lord agreed and gave darshan to Brahma as Sri Malola Narasimha.

Along with Sri Kroda Narasimha, one can also have darshan of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha in
this temple. Lord Nrsimhadeva is seen as though He is trying to gently pacify Lakshmidevi.
Lord Nrsimhadeva had developed attachment to Chenchu Lakshmi, which annoyed
Lakshmidevi, hence the Lord is pacifying Her. Here one can also have darshan of Sri
Varaha Tirtha.

Walking alongside the Bhavanasini river and Kalakshepa Mandapa, we arrive at the cave
shrine of Krodha (Varaha). Surrounded by attractive natural scenery all around; the lofty
mountains over-grown with tall trees are awe inspiring. In the narrow valley between
Vedari and Garudadadri, the silver stream of Bhavanasini glides on beautifully.

Sri Krodha Narasimha temple

 Lord Sri Krodha Narasimha
Sri Kroda Narasimha also glorified by devotees as Varaha Narasimha is a very
special form of the Lord with the face of a boar.

Way to Sri Krodha Narasimha temple from Sri Ahobila Narasimha temple
 Jungle on the way to Sri Krodha Narasimha temple

This is where Sripad Ramanujacarya held his devotional discourses when he

visited Ahobilam. This place is on the way to Sri Krodha Narasimha temple from
Sri Ahobila Narasimha temple.
 Terrain at Sri Nava Narasimha ksetra

5. Sri Karanja Narasimha Temple

karanjamoole maatharaste yathra
saarangaschakra dhrutham
gobhoo hiranya nirvinna gobila
gnyanadhayiney prabanjan sunaaseera
kaaranchaayasthu mangalam

Sri Karanja Narasimha temple is at a distance of 1 km from Upper Ahobilam and one
furlong from the road leading to Lower Ahobilam. Lord Nrsimhadeva here is under the
Karanja Tree, hence He is known as Karanja Narasimha. Karanja Tree is also called as
Honge Mara in the local language. He is also known as Saranga Narasimha because He is
holding the bow named Saranga. Lord Nrsimhadeva is sitting in meditation, with a hooded
cobra over the head. The upper right hand holds a Chakra and upper left hand has
Saranga bow. The lower hands are in Dhyana mudra. The Bhavanasini river glides on at
the left of the road.

Once Hanuman was performing austerities in Ahobilam and was continuously chanting the
holy name of Lord Rama. Immediately Lord Nrsimhadeva appeared before him and asked,
“Yes you called Me?” Hanuman was surprised and said to Nrsimhadeva, “You are
disturbing me. Please go away.” Nrsimhadeva replied, “I am Ramacandra. Because you
called Me, I have come.” Hanuman was again surprised and asked, “How can you be
Rama? You don’t have a form like that of Rama.” Immediately Lord Nrsimhadeva
manifested Himself like Rama with bow in one hand and Sudarsana in the other hand.
Hanuman got convinced and from then on started to worship the form of Sri Karanja
Narasimha. There is a small altar of Hanuman in the temple.

Sage Gobila had been cursed by Durvasa Muni and had become a dullard. He worshipped
the Lord by reciting the Narasimha Mantra. The Lord was pleased and blessed the sage
that as before he would become very learned and that in due course he would attain
liberation. Since then devotees who seek knowledge come and worship the Lord here.
Sri Karanja Narasimha temple

Sri Karanja Narasimha temple

 Lord Sri Karanja Narasimha
Lord Nrsimhadeva here is under the Karanja Tree, hence He is known as Karanja
Narasimha. Lord Nrsimhadeva is sitting in meditation, with a hooded cobra over
the head. The upper right hand holds a Chakra and upper left hand has Saranga
bow.

6. Sri Bhargava Narasimha Temple

bharagavakhya tapasveesa bhaavanaa bhaavithathmaney
akshaya theera theerthastu bhargavayaasthu mangalam

Sri Bhargava Narasimha temple is at a distance of 2 km from the Lower Ahobilam, on a

hill, near the sacred pond, known as 'Bhargava Tirtham', where Bhargava Rama performed
his penance. Hence the Lord of the temple is known as Bhargava Narasimha Swamy. Here
Parasurama, who is also known as Bhargava, performed penances to please Lord
Nrsimhadeva. Parasurama wanted to have darshan of the Lord right at the moment when
he tore apart the chest of Hiranyakasipu. Pleased by the penances of Parasurama, Lord
Nrsimhadeva gave Him the desired darshan. When the Lord was giving darshan,
Hiranyakasipu who was lying on the lap of the Lord, looked towards Parasurama.
Parasurama then requested Nrsimhadeva to manifest Himself in that form. And from then
on the Lord is being worshiped here and is known as Sri Bhargava Narasimha Swamy. This
is one of the most ferocious forms of Lord Nrsimhadeva in Ahobilam. This temple is located
on the banks of Akshaya Tirtha which is considered on par with the sacred Pushkara
Tirtha. Parasurama would bathe in this kunda and use this water for the worship of Lord
Bhargava Narasimha. Sage Vasishtha and other sages had performed penances here. One
can also have darshan of Prahlada at the lotus feet of the Lord. This temple is surrounded
by a thick forest and can be reached only via local jeep or the autos as the route is like a
mountainous terrain.

Lord Nrsimhadeva here is four-handed. Upper two hands hold the chakra and sankha, the
lower two hands as shown tearing the intestine of Hiranyakasipu. Hiranyakasipu is holding
a sword in his right hand. Prahlada is on the right in the Sthanaka posture with Anjali
hasta.

Sacred 'Bhargava Tirtham' in front of the temple where Bhargava Rama

performed his penance.

Lord Sri Bhargava Narasimha

Lord Nrsimhadeva here is four-handed. Upper two hands hold the chakra and
sankha, the lower two hands as shown tearing the intestine of Hiranyakasipu.
Hiranyakasipu is holding a sword in his right hand. Prahlada is on the right in the
Sthanaka posture with Anjali hasta.
 Lord Sri Bhargava Narasimha

7. Sri Yogananda Narasimha Temple

chathuranana chetobja chitrabhaanu svaroopine
vedadri gahavarasthaaya yogaanandaaya mangalam

Sri Yogananda Narasimha temple is to the south-east of Lower Ahobilam at a distance of 2

km. The popular legend is that after killing Hiranyakasipu, Lord Nrsimhadeva taught
Prahlada several yogic postures. Therefore, the Lord in this aspect is called Yogananda
Narasimha. Seated on a Garuda pedestal of 1’2” high, the deity of Lord Nrsimhadeva is
about 2’8” high in the yogic posture of their legs being crossed and tied with a Yogapatta.
The deity is four handed and holds chakra in the upper hand and sankha in the upper left
hand. The other two hands rest on the knees. Once Lord Brahma visited this place when
he was agitated and he returned after attaining peace by practicing devotion unto Lord
Narasimha. The Deity of the Lord was being worshiped in a deep tunnel and for the sake of
ease in his worship, He was brought out from the tunnel and installed here. This temple is
connected by a good road. This temple is a plain stone structure with a square
Garbhagriha and Ardha mandapa.
 Sri Yogananda Narasimha temple

Lord Sri Yogananda Narasimha

The deity is four handed and holds chakra in the upper hand and sankha in the
upper left hand. The other two hands rest on the knees.
Next to Sri Yogananda Narasimha temple is Sri Bala Yogananda Narasimha
temple

Sri Bala Yogananda Narasimha temple

 Sri Bala Yogananda Narasimha temple

8. Sri Chatravata Narasimha Temple

haahaa hoohoo vakya gandharva nrittageetha hritaatmaney
bhavahantritat chathravataimhaya mangalam

Sri Chatravata Narasimha temple is 3 km from Lower Ahobilam on the same road leading
to Yogananda Narasimha temple. Lord Nrsimhadeva here is very unique as He has got a
very beautiful wide smile on His face. Since the Lord is worshiped under a peepal tree,
surrounded by the thorny bushes, He is famous as Chatravata Narasimha Swamy.

Once two Gandharvas named Haha and Hoohoo came from Meru parvata and pleased Sri
Chatravata Narasimha with their melodious singing. The Lord blessed them that they
would attain fame as great singers. Even now devotees who visit this temple sing
melodiously before the deity to give Him pleasure. Lord Indra and the other demigods
worshiped the Lord here and requested Him to kill the demon-king. This temple is also
known as Devata-aradhana ksetra.

Sri Chatravata Narasimha is seated in the padmasana pose on a low padmapitha. The two
upper hands hold the chakra and sankha. The lower right hand is in the abhaya posture,
while the lower left hand is a Katihasta, placed on the waist and the left thigh.
Sri Chatravata Narasimha temple

Lord Sri Chatravata Narasimha

 Lord Sri Chatravata Narasimha
Lord Nrsimhadeva here is very unique as He has got a very beautiful wide smile
on His face. Since the Lord is worshiped under a peepal tree, surrounded by the
thorny bushes, He is famous as Chatravata Narasimha Swamy

9. Sri Pavana Narasimha Temple

bharadwaja mahayogi mahapaathaka haariney
thaapaneeya rahasyartha paavanayasthu mangalam

Sri Pavana Narasimha temple is on the banks of the river Pavana. This is the most
peaceful form of the Lord amongst the nine Nrsimhadeva temples. He is also known as
Pamuleti Narasimha Swamy. The Lord here liberates devotees from the all the sins of past
lives and the present lives which might have been committed knowingly or unknowingly.
Sage Bharadwaja rid himself of the great sin of brahma-hatya at this place.

This temple lies quite far in the midst of the forest. It is about 6 km from the Upper
Ahobilam temple. One has to walk the entire distance from Upper Ahobilam southwards, a
hilly forest track. Devotees climb many steep steps to reach this temple. The steps begin
from behind the temple of Sri Ahobilam Narasimha. Alternatively devotees can also visit
this temple via local jeeps. This temple is in the middle of a dense forest. The temple is a
small rectangular building with a Garuda stambha in front. The presence of Garuda
stambha suggests that the temple might have been in great prosperity and annual
functions were being regularly conducted. To reach Sri Pavana Narasimha temple one can
hire a four-wheel jeep from Lower Ahobilam. It will take approx. 2-3 hours by jeep to
reach Sri Pavana Narasimha temple from Lower Ahobilam. At a distanced of about 1 km
from this temple, chenchus (tribal people) reside. They, even to this day, sing in their own
language the momentous marriage of the Chenchu bride with Nrsimhadeva.
The main deity is actually a Lakshmi Nrsimhadeva deity, with four hands. The upper two
hands carry Sankha and chakra. The lower right hand is in abhaya pose, while the lower
left hand is shown as embracing Lakshmi seated on His left thigh. The Lord is seated in
Sukhasana posture on Adi Sesha with His left leg folded while the right leg is bent at the
knee. Dangling down over the head of Nrsimhadeva is found a seven-hooded snake
(Adisesha) spread like an umbrella. Lakshmi is seated on the thigh of the Lord with right
hand embracing Lord.

Important information: The starting point for Pavana Narasimha temple is also Ahobila
Nrisimha temple, but the route is on the opposite side of Jwala Temple. First, one has to
climb some 250 very steep steps, and then walk for about 4 km on fairly plain ground. The
round trip may take about three hours. Recently, a path has been made for Jeeps to go to
Pavana. It is a very rough 2 hour drive from Lower Ahobilam.

Sri Pavana Narasimha

This is the most peaceful form of the Lord amongst the nine Nrsimhadeva
temples. The Lord here liberates devotees from the all the sins of past lives and
the present lives.
 To reach Sri Pavana Narasimha temple one has to pass through thickly dense
forest. The starting point for Pavana Narasimha temple is also Ahobila Nrisimha
temple, but the route is on the opposite side of Jwala Temple. First, one has to
climb some 250 very steep steps, and then walk for about 4 km on fairly plain
ground. The round trip may take about three hours. Recently, a path has been
made for Jeeps to go to Pavana. It is a very rough 2 hour drive from Lower
Ahobilam.

Forest rangers quarter

Sri Prahlada Varada Narasimha Temple

Sri Prahlada Varada Narasimha Temple, meaning the Lord whose grace bestows on
Prahlada is in Lower Ahobilam. Here Lord Nrsimhadeva is blessing Prahlada Maharaja. Sri
Laxmi Narasimha Swamy is the presiding deity at the temple. There are also three smaller
shrines for Lakshmi, Andal and Azhwars. On the temple altar are the Utsava deities of
Prahlada Varada, Pavana Narasimha and the processional deity of Jwala Narasimha
endowed with ten hands and with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi on His either side. A small deity
of the first Jeeyar, Sri Adivan Satakopa Swami is also kept before them. A shrine
dedicated to Sri Venkateswara exists to the south west of this Narasimha temple and
depicts the pastime that Lord Venkateswara obtained the blessings of Narasimha just
before His marriage with Padmavathi. The Mukha Mandapa there, is now used as the
Kalyana Mandapa of Narasimha Swamy. This temple is not amongst the Nava Narasimha
Temple in Ahobilam, but is of utmost significance in Ahobilam.

The temple is surrounded by three prakaras. With Vijayanagar style noticeable in the
structure, there are a number of mandapas outside the temple. Both in the Upper and
Lower Ahobilam, it is a common sight on the pillars of Lord Nrsimhadeva with His consort
Chenchu Lakshmi, the Lord chasing Hiranyakasipu in one pillar and bursting forth from
another pillar to tear him are very realistic. The 44th Jeeyar's of Sri Abobila Matha and the
Endowments Department of A.P. Government have made lot of efforts in temple
renovation. The annual uthsava (Brahmothsavam) is performed in February every year.

Sri Prahlada Varada Narasimha is in Lower Ahobilam

 Sri Prahlada Varada Narasimha temple

Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha at Sri Prahlada Varada Narasimha temple

Here Lord Nrsimhadeva is blessing Prahlada Maharaja. Sri Laxmi Narasimha
Swamy is the presiding deity at the temple.
 Sri Pattabhi Ramula Vari Sannidhi

Prahlada Mettu - School where Prahlada studied

Prahlada Mettu, the school of Prahalda, situated in a cave on the hill, behind the Malola
Narasimha Temple in Upper Ahobilam. This is where Prahlada had his school with teachers
Sanda and Amarka. It is a 0.4 km walk from Malola Narasimha temple through the forest
and the narrow path of the cliff. There is a cavern in this cave. When demons threw
Prahlada from the cliff, Prahlada Maharaja fell through this cavern of the rock and was held
by Lord Sri Krishna. Around this cave, Prahlada Maharaja wrote ‘om namo bhagavate
vasudevaya’ on the rocks. Devotees can still those transcendental letters. One can also
have darshan of Sri Yoga Narasimha, Sri Sudarshana and Sri Narayana deities in this cave.

Prahlada Mettu, the area of school of Prahlada

 Lord Nrsimhadeva at Prahlada Mettu

“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” sculpted by Prahlada on rocks at his school,

Prahlada Mettu
 Prahlada Maharaja Instructs His Friends at school

Prahlada Dances Ecstatically Among His School Friends

When his demoniac teachers were absent, Prahlada taught his classmates the science of
Krishna consciousness, beginning with the chanting of the holy names. All the boys took
 his instructions very seriously and they became attached to the Supreme Personality of
Godhead, rejecting the materialistic instructions given by their teachers.

Ahobilam Matha Role in Developing Ahobilam:

Majority of the development work in Ahobilam for the pleasure of Lord Nrsimhadeva has
been carried out by Ahobilam Matha, who are followers of Sri Vaisnavism of Sripada
Ramanujacarya. The 33rd Jeeyar (a member of their disciplic succession) is especially said
to have carried monumental work in developing this sacred place.

Ahobilam Matha was established 600 years ago at Ahobilam by Srimad Athivan Satakopan.
He was originally known as Kidambi Srinivasachar. One day, the Lord of Ahobilam, Sri
Lakshmi Narasimha, appeared in Srinivasachar's dream and instructed him to come to the
temple town of Ahobilam. After consulting with his acarya, he proceeded to Ahobilam. At
Ahobilam, the Lord Nrsimhadeva Himself initiated Srinivasachar into sannyasa and gave
him the title, "Satakopa Jeeyar". Then, one of the nine Nrisimha’s of Ahobilam called
Malolan jumped into the hands of Athivan Satakopan and ordered him to travel the length
and breadth of the country. Thus began the institution called Sri Ahobila Matha and the
travels of Lord Malolan to village after village so that devotees get a chance to undertake
Panca Samskaram and perform Bhara Nyasam at the lotus feet of the Lord Nrsimhadeva.
The travels thus started 600 years ago and the unique tradition of the Lord travelling to
the houses of His devotees continues till-date.

Sri Ahobila Mutha

Sri Ahobila Mutta has established a trust called Annamacharya Nitya Annadanam
Trust which provides free prasadam to the devotees.

Stories from Sthala Purana:

Sthala Purana of Ahobilam, which is part of 10 chapters of Brahmanda Purana described
the greatness of ksetra in the 1st chapter. The 2nd chapter of the Purana narrates the
performance of the penance of Garuda for the darshan of the Lord. The 3rd chapter gives
an account of the sacred ponds of the place. The 4th chapter furnishes an account of the
nine temples of Narasimha in His nine forms and performances of the penances by
Brahma, Bharadvaja, Gobhila and Bhargava Rama. The 5th chapter relates the traditional
story of Jaya and Vijaya and their birth as Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakasipu respectively and
the assurance given by the Lord to the demigods for their protection. The 6th chapter
describes, at length, the childhood of Prahlada and the atrocities perpetrated against him
by his father. The 7th chapter narrates the devotion of Prahlada to the Lord, appearance of
Lord Nrsimhadeva and the killing of the demon, Hiranyaksha. The 8th chapter mentions
the Sarabhavatara and his destruction by Lord Nrsimhadeva. The 9th chapter states the
untiring efforts of Bhairava for the river Bhavanasini and his becoming Kshetrapala of the
place. The last chapter clearly states that taking up the process of devotional service to
the Lord is the only means for crossing the cycle of birth and death (samsara).

Laxmidevi as Chenchu Laxmi:

Once upon a time Samudra raja (Ocean god) was cursed to be born in a tribe of name
Chenchu. Sri Mahalaxmi manifested herself as his daughter known as Chenchu Laxmi.
Being aware of this, Lord came down adorning role as a chenchu. Samudra raja was not
aware of this and felt that his aristocratic daughter had fallen in love with an ordinary
chenchu man. He decided to kill Him. At that time, Lord Narahari appeared and told him
the truth. The Lord’s marriage with Chenchu Laxmi was celebrated and Samudra raja also
got released from his curse. Because Lord married a lady belonging to chenchu tribe the
Lord became their son in law. Even today during the utsavas the chenchu tribes bring
honey, sandal paste, clothes and other forest products and offer them to lord, who is their
son in law. They affectionately call him “Obulaesudu” (short version of Ahobalesudu Lord
of Ahobalam). A Sanskrit drama “Vasantika Parinaya” written by the 7th Jeeyar of the
Ahobala matha describes the marriage of the Lord with Chenchu Laxmi.

33rd Jeeyar of Ahobilam Matha and the dacoits:

One day the Jeeyar was going through dense forest accompanied by his disciples,
journeying from Ahobilam to Mysore. On the way, the Jeeyar decided to halt at a spot near
a small rivulet to perform his evening puja to his Lord. As he was settling down to offer
prayers, there was a commotion and his disciples rushed to him saying that dacoits had
come to loot their property. The unperturbed Jeeyar went to meet the leader of the dacoit
gang, told him that they had nothing which belonged to them, that everything they
possessed belonged to Lord and requested him to take it after he finished his puja to the
Lord. The leader agreed. The Jeeyar commenced his puja. He offered “Chakkarai Pongal, a
sweet prepared out of rice and jaggery” to the Lord. He did Mangala arati to the deity 3
times and at the end of third round, all dacoits suddenly fell at the feet of Jeeyar and
asked him to protect them saying that a large number of lions were attacking them. The
Jeeyar could not see the lions but he realized that his Lord Nrsimhadeva had come to
rescue him. He requested the lions to disappear. The dacoits who had come to rob fell at
his feet begging forgiveness and then escorted the Jeeyar safely out of the forest.

Lord Nrsimhadeva Prayers:

namas te narasimhaya
prahladahlada-dayine
hiranyakasipor vaksah-
sila-tanka-nakhalaye

ito nrsimhah parato nrsimho

yato yato yami tato nrsimhah
bahir nrsimho hrdaye nrsimho
nrsimham adim saranam prapadye

tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-srngam

 dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam
kesava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagadisa hare
jaya jagadisa hare jaya jagadisa hare

Lord Nrsimhadeva Pastimes

[ref. Srimad-Bhagavatam Canto 7, chapters 2 to 10]
Prahlada Maharaja is a perfect example of a soul completely surrendered to Lord Sri
Krishna. He had perfect faith in the scriptural statement that not a blade of grass moves
unless sanctioned by the Supreme Lord. Prahlada Maharaja was perfect and pure devotee
right from birth, in fact right in the womb of his mother.

When his wicked father Hiranyakasipu was performing austerities trying to become
immortal, the demigods headed by Indra captured his mother. When his wicked father
Hiranyakasipu was performing austerities trying to become immortal, the demigods led by
Indra captured his mother. They planned to kill the child in her womb, fearing that
Prahlada would come out of the womb and be another great demon like his father. But the
great sage Narada Muni appeared and requested the demigods to release Prahlada’s
mother, because he predicted that she would give birth to a great devotee. Narada Muni
then took her to his hermitage and taught her about devotional service. The unborn
Prahlada Maharaja in the womb listed to Narada Muni’s instructions and became a pure
devotee of Lord.

Years later, always remembering Narada’s instructions, Prahlada rejected toys and was
free from personal desires. He was never envious of anyone. He had all good qualities and
was always thinking of the Lord. Prahlada’s father wanted him to learn politics, economics
and all other material activities, but Prahlada was spiritually inclined. Instead, he preached
to his school friends about devotional service to the Supreme Lord. When his father found
out, about this he ordered his servants, “Kill him!” They tried in many ways to kill him:
throwing Prahlada into a pit of poisonous snakes, sending a troop of elephants to trample
him as he slept, and trying to burn him alive. However, Lord Visnu always protected
Prahlada. At last, frustrated with all his attempts to have Prahlada killed, his father
Hiranyakasipu, who had conquered even the demigods, took the task upon himself. But
Lord Krishna, appeared in the inconceivable form of Lord Nrsimhadeva to kill the demon
Hiranyakasipu, and save His dear devotee Prahlada.

Prahlada Maharaja exemplified the natural quality of compassion in a devotee by

requesting Lord Visnu to show mercy on his demoniac father Hiranyakasipu, even though
he tried to kill him. A Vaishnava devotee like Prahlada has a pure heart with no selfish
agendas. By Lord Krishna’s blessings, Prahlada Maharaja ruled the earth planet for millions
of years, a duration of Manu’s lifetime, but always remembering Lord Krishna and never
forgetting Him, even while immersed in his kingly duties. At the end of his life he went
back to Godhead. He is the ideal of a devotee attaining Krishna by remembering Him
(smaranam).
 Hiranyakasipu Throws Prahlada Off His Lap
Prahlada, although born in a family of demons, was devoted to the service of Lord Vishnu.
When Prahlada was a young boy, his father, the great demon Hiranyakasipu, took
Prahlada on his lap and affectionately asked him what was the best subject that he had
learned from his teachers. Prahlada replied that this material existence only provides
suffering and one should take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Hiranyakasipu laughed, and thought that his son's intelligence must have been spoiled by
the words of the enemy. Demons like Hiranyakasipu consider Lord Vishnu and His
devotees to be the enemy. He called Prahlada's teachers and told them to make sure he
learned properly. The two teachers chastised and threatened Prahlada out of fear of losing
their good name, and taught him of economic development and sense gratification. After
some time, they brought him before his father again, thinking that he had been sufficiently
educated. At that time, Hiranyakasipu took Prahlada on his lap and again asked him, "My
dear Prahlada, my dear son, O long-lived one, for so much time you have heard many
things from your teachers. Now please repeat to me whatever you think is the best of that
knowledge." Prahlada told his father that one who has dedicated his life to the service of
Lord Krishna through the nine processes of devotional service, dedicating his body, mind
and words to Him, has complete knowledge. Hiranyakasipu was infuriated, and he threw
Prahlada off his lap, onto the ground. [Srimad-Bhagavatam, Canto 7, Chapter 5, Excerpt
from 7.5.22]
 Prahlada silently meditates as Rakshashas try to pierce him
Prahlada, although born in a family of demons, was devoted to the service of Lord Vishnu.
Demons like his father, Hiranyakasipu, consider Lord Vishnu and His devotees to be the
enemy. When Hiranyakasipu understood that Prahlada would not give up the worship of
Lord Vishnu, Hiranyakasipu told the rakshashas (his demon servants) that Prahlada must
be killed, by all means. The rakshashas began striking Prahlada with tridents and shouting,
"Chop him up! Pierce him!" Prahlada, due to his complete faith in the Supreme Personality
of Godhead, was fearless, and he sat silently, meditating on the Lord.
 Hiranyakasipu has Prahlada thrown from a cliff
The great demon Hiranyakasipu tried to have his son, Prahlada, killed in many ways.
Prahlada was thrown beneath the feet of big elephants, he was thrown among snakes, fed
poison, exposed to severe cold, winds, and fire, and forced to sit in boiling oil. Nothing
could harm Prahlada, who was completely sinless. Prahlada was even thrown from a cliff,
but he was completely protected by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. When
Hiranyakasipu saw that he could not hurt Prahlada in any way, he felt great anxiety about
what to do next.
 Narada Muni instructs the demigods to release Hiranyakasipu's pregnant wife
"Narada Muni said: O Indra, King of the demigods, this woman is certainly sinless. You
should not drag her off in this merciless way. O greatly fortunate one, this chaste woman
is the wife of another. You must immediately release her. King Indra said: In the womb of
this woman, the wife of the demon Hiranyakasipu, is the seed of that great demon.
Therefore, let her remain in out custody until her child is delivered, and then we shall
release her. Narada Muni replied: The child within this woman's womb is faultless and
sinless. Indeed, he is a great devotee, a powerful servant of the Supreme Personality of
Godhead. Therefore you will not be able to kill him." [Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.7.8-10]
 Lord Nrsimhadeva
Half-lion, Half-man incarnation of Supreme Personality of Godhead

Directions to reach Ahobilam:

Ahobilam is located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh amidst the majestic hills of the
Eastern Ghats range. It is 256 km from Tirupati, 110 km from Cuddapah, 68 km from
Nandyal and 24 km from Allagadda. To visit Ahobilam, the best is to travel from Tirupati.
It is approximately 5 hours drive from Tirupati to Ahobilam (256 km).
 Ahobilam Yatra lectures:
His Holiness Radhanath Swami lectures at Ahobilam South India Yatra 1999:
(1) http://audio.iskcondesiretree.com/02_-_ISKCON_Swamis/ISKCON_Swamis_-
_R_to_Y/His_Holiness_Radhanath_Swami/Lectures/02_-
_Yatra/1999_South_India_yatra/South_India_Yatra_Radhanath_Swami_1999_Part-05.wma
(2) http://audio.iskcondesiretree.com/02_-_ISKCON_Swamis/ISKCON_Swamis_-
_R_to_Y/His_Holiness_Radhanath_Swami/Lectures/02_-
_Yatra/1999_South_India_yatra/South_India_Yatra_Radhanath_Swami_1999_Part-06.wma
(3) http://audio.iskcondesiretree.com/02_-_ISKCON_Swamis/ISKCON_Swamis_-
_R_to_Y/His_Holiness_Radhanath_Swami/Lectures/02_-
_Yatra/1999_South_India_yatra/South_India_Yatra_Radhanath_Swami_1999_Part-07.wma
(4) http://audio.iskcondesiretree.com/02_-_ISKCON_Swamis/ISKCON_Swamis_-
_R_to_Y/His_Holiness_Radhanath_Swami/Lectures/02_-
_Yatra/1999_South_India_yatra/South_India_Yatra_Radhanath_Swami_1999_Part-08.wma
(5) http://audio.iskcondesiretree.com/02_-_ISKCON_Swamis/ISKCON_Swamis_-
_R_to_Y/His_Holiness_Radhanath_Swami/Lectures/02_-
_Yatra/1999_South_India_yatra/South_India_Yatra_Radhanath_Swami_1999_Part-09.wma

Pilgrimage to Ahobilam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuCzk6Ad44Q (video)

Pilgrimage to Ahobilam: https://touchstonemedia.com/products/pilgrimage-to-ahobilam (DVD)

Lord Nrsimhadeva Pastimes (Srimad-Bhagavatam Canto 7): www.vedabase.com/sb/7

Mayapur TV: http://Mayapur.tv / Vrindavana TV: http://Vrindavana.tv

Holy Pilgrimages: www.Holy-Pilgrimages.com

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