Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple
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📍 Ahobilam, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
⭐ Featured National SignificanceThe most sacred Narasimha temple complex with 9 different forms of Lord Narasimha, Ahobilam is believed to be the actual place where Lord Narasimha killed the demon Hiranyakashipu.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Narasimha (9 Forms)
Narasimha Temple
Nava Narasimha, Ugra Narasimha, Divine Protector
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple grants ultimate protection from enemies, victory over evil forces, fulfillment of devotional practices, removal of fear and anxiety, success in spiritual endeavors, and divine intervention in impossible situations.
The temple is famous for miraculous protection stories, defeat of seemingly invincible enemies, powerful spiritual experiences in the forest setting, and the divine presence felt in all nine temple locations.
Visiting all nine Narasimha temples in sequence, trekking through the sacred forest, performing Narasimha mantra recitation, seeking protection from evil, and devotional surrender practices.
Ultimate protection from all forms of evil, victory over impossible challenges, fearlessness and courage, spiritual strength and devotion, divine intervention in crises, and liberation from negative influences.
📖 About Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple
Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple, located in the Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district, is considered the most sacred of all Narasimha temples and is believed to be the actual spot where Lord Narasimha manifested to kill the demon Hiranyakashipu and save his devotee Prahlada. The temple complex consists of nine different temples, each representing a different form of Lord Narasimha (Nava Narasimha). The upper Ahobilam (Ugra Stambham) is where the actual manifestation occurred, while the lower Ahobilam houses the main temple. The forested location in the Nallamala Hills adds to the spiritual atmosphere, and the temple is considered one of the 108 Divya Desams. The temple has been mentioned in ancient scriptures and has a history spanning over 1000 years.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian Forest Architecture (10th Century CE)
Forest temple architecture, Nallamala Hills setting, nine temple complex design, natural cave formations, ancient Dravidian style
Nine Narasimha deity forms, Ugra Stambham pillar, Hiranyakashipu destruction site, forest temple complexes, ancient inscriptions
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Narasimha Jayanti: May, Ugadi: March-April, Brahmotsavam: Annual
Nine temple pilgrimage rituals, protection blessing ceremonies, Hiranyakashipu defeat commemorations, forest worship traditions
Summer Narasimha festivals, monsoon forest celebrations, winter pilgrimage season, protection prayer periods
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Nine temple pilgrimage rituals, protection blessing ceremonies, Narasimha mantra chanting, forest meditation practices
Nine temple pilgrimage traditions, forest temple customs, protection seeking practices, Narasimha devotional methods
Forest temple prasadam including traditional offerings, protection blessed items, nine temple pilgrimage materials, and spiritual preparation aids
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional attire preferred. Comfortable trekking clothes for forest temples. Devotional dress required.
Forest location with trekking required for some temples. Limited accessibility for elderly and disabled.
🎥 Videos
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Narasimha (9 Forms)
Narasimha Temple
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ahobilam, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh 518545, India
✈️ How to Reach
Kurnool Airport (150 km)
Nandyal Railway Station (65 km)
Ahobilam Bus Stand (5 km)
By Road: Forest route from Nandyal. Trekking required for upper temples. Sacred forest location with limited transport.
🏨 Accommodation
Basic accommodations in Ahobilam and better facilities in nearby Nandyal.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Belum Caves, Yaganti Temple, Kurnool Fort, Nallamala Forest, and historical Andhra sites
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.