Hi Friends are you planning to visit AHOBILAM Temple which is located in Ahobilam town in the Allagadda mandal of Nandyal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Here you can visit DIGUVA AHOBILAM Temple (దిగువ అహోబిలం), EGUVA AHOBILAM Temple (ఎగువ అహోబిలం), & Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple (పాములేటి నరసింహ స్వామి ఆలయం). A distance of 8 km from diguva Ahobilam to eguva Ahobilam and a distance of 20KMs from Lower Ahobilam to Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple పాములేటి.
2000 సంవత్సరాల ఘన చరిత్ర కలిగిన ఉగ్రరూప నరసింహ స్వామి చుట్టూ దట్టమైన అరణ్యాల మధ్య స్వయంగా వెలసిన చోటు ఎగువ అహోబిలం (స్వయంభూ నరసింహ స్వామి ఆలయం). చాలా మహిమ గల దేవుడు.
Note : In every month on Swathi Nakshatram day (ప్రతి పౌర్ణమి కి) there are so many devotees reach EGUVA AHOBILAM Temple and celebrate huge.
EGUVA AHOBILAM Temple (ఎగువ అహోబిలం)
The Below list of temples in Ahobilam (Route-Map-Of-Sri-Narshimha-Temples-in-Nallamalla-Hills)
- Sri Ahobilam Narasimha Swami Temple.
- Sri Kroda/Varaha Narasimha Swami Temple.
- Sri Jwala Narasimha Swami Temple.
- Sri Malola Narasimha Swami Temple.
- Sri Yogananda Narasimha Swami Temple.
- Sri Chatravata Narasimha Swami Temple.
- Sri Paavana Narasimha Swami Temple.
- Sri Bhargava Narasimha Swami Temple.
- Sri Karanja Narasimha Swami Temple
Narasimha Swamy Temples at EGUVA Ahobilam
- Sri Ahobilam Narasimha Temple.
- Sri Kroda/Varaha Narasimha Temple.
- Sri Jwala Narasimha Temple.
- Sri Malola Narasimha Temple.
Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple (పాములేటి నరసింహ స్వామి ఆలయం) Forest Way for Vehicles
There are Two ways to reach Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple
First Route is by Walk route from EGUVA AHOBILAM TEMPLE, It takes 4 to 6 hours to depends on your waking efficiency.
Second route : To visit Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple by Bikes (or) any vehicles, you need to take permission at “Chital BaseCamp” Once you take permission with the forest security guard then you can go through the forest way for Temple. While going through this rout you really expereance adventure with this rout, because whole this rout is off-Road (Really amazing expereance). While travelling on this rout the total climate will changes frequently like, rain fall will occur for some time like that. By vehicle it may takes 1 Hour to reach Temple.
Note : To travel on this forest Off-Road journey, you must choose High Ground Clearance Vehicle like Off-Road SUV Cars as folloewd mentioned below.
Bikes : Scooty bike might be face more problems in this rout with Ground Clearance problem. So please avoid low Ground Clearance bikes, remaining bikers can go carefully on this rout.
Cars : Please avoid all Sedan Cars like (Swift, City, Verna, Ciaz etc). It is best to travel with SUV Cars like (TATA Sumo, Safari, Toyota Fortuner, Mahendra Commander, Bolero, Thar etc.)
Other vehicles : Also you can travel with Lorries, Tractors, Jeeps, Mini bus and any High Ground Clearance Vehicle 4 wheelers are compatible.
Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple Instructions for Devotees
Devotees going to visit Sri Pavana Narasimha Swamy should properly follow the instructions given below.
శ్రీ పావన నరసింహ స్వామి వారిని దర్శించుటకు వెళ్ళు భక్తులు తపని సరిగా ఈ క్రింద తెలుపబడిన సూచనలు పాటించవలెను
Instructions
The devotees who are going to visit Pavana Narasimha Swamy Temple with vehicle should arrive at Chetal Base Camp Forest checkpost before 3.00 PM. After 3.00Pm forest security guards not allowed to enter into this route.
- Plastic banned
- Night stay in forest not allowed due to whild animals attacking
- Maintain neatly the temple places
- Alcohol not allowed
- No entry from మఠం వారి చెరువు (శ్రీ కాశిరెడ్డి నాయన ఆశ్రమం) routes
- This is dangerous route (ప్రమాదకరమైన మార్గం) please carefull while this route.
For exampls please visit the below mentioned videos how Dangerous of this forest Off-Road route
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEGKmnFhXBc
Route : This route is single way and somewheres have space for stay vehicles away while passing infornt of other vehicles. Don’t get out from vehicle, while travelling on this route.
DIGUVA AHOBILAM Temple (దిగువ అహోబిలం)
Narasimha Swamy Temples at DIGUVA Ahobilam
- Sri Yogananda Narasimha Temple.
- Sri Chatravata Narasimha Temple.
- Sri Paavana Narasimha Temple.
- Sri Bhargava Narasimha Temple.
- Karanja Narasimha Swamy Temple in between Upper and Lower Ahobilam.
Temple Timings
The Temple is open for pilgrims (యాత్రికులు) as follows.
Lower Ahobilam : Morning 6.30AM to Afternoon 1.00PM & Afternoon 3.00PM to Evening 8.00PM
Upper Ahobilam : Morning 7.00AM to Afternoon 1.00PM & Afternoon 2.00PM to Evening 7.00PM
Subtemples : Morning 9.00AM to evening 4.00PM
ALLAGADDA to AHOBILAM(TEMPLE) Bus details
ఆళ్ళగడ్డ నుండి అహోబిలం(గుడి) వరకు బస్సు వివరాలు
Bus Depot : Allagadda Depot Bus
Service No : AB41
Depot & bus Stat Time : From ALG – 06:30AM
Distance : 25KMs.
Via: MIDDELU, NARASAPURAM, AHOBILAM/L.
TravelFare (Bus Charge) : Rs.40/-
Transport availability to Ahobilam
By Road:
Ahobilam pilgrimage center is in the middle of Nallamalai Hills of Eastern Ghat (reserve forest area) with Thirumala Hills on the southern end and Srisailam on the northern end.
This is at a distance of 25 KM from Allagadda Bus station. There are No.of A.P.S R.T.C buses and Private Vehicles from Allagadda to Ahobilam (Special buses available on request).
By Train:
Nearest Railway Stations to this temple: Nandyal Railway Station (74 Kms), Cuddapah Railway Station (118 Kms).
By Air:
Nearest Airport:
- Hyderabad – Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (333 Kms) Direct Flights to Hyderabad.
- Tirupati – Tirupati International Airport (248 Kms)
Ugrarupa Narasimha Swamy has 9 incarnations – ఉగ్రరూప నరసింహ స్వామి 9 అవతారములు
Jwala Narasimha Swami Temple
The temple of Jwala Narasimha Swamy lies higher up the above temple, on a hill called, ‘Achalachaya Meru’. This is about four kilometers from the Upper Ahobilam temple. This place is said to be the actual spot, where the fierce anger of the Lord reached its culmination when he tore Hiranyakasipu.
Sri Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple
The temple, situated on the Upper Ahobilam, at a distance of eight kilometers from the Lower Ahobilam, is the main temple and the earliest of all the nine temples there. The Lord here appears in his fierce aspect, called Ugra Narasimha, who is the presiding deity of the temple and is known as Ahobila Narasimha Swamy. It is firmly believed the Lord Narasimha was “Svayambhu” (self- manifest) here.
Sri Bhargava Narasimha Swamy Temple
The Bhargava Narasimha Swamy is situated at a distance of two kilometers from the Lower Ahobilam, on a hill, near the sacred pond, known as ‘Bhargava Theertham’. Where Bhargava Rama performed his penance. Hence the Lord of the temple is known as Bhargava Narasimha Swamy.
Sri Chatravata Narasimha Swamy Temple
About three kilometers from lower Ahobilam, the image of the deity is installed under a peepal tree, surrounded by thorny bushes, Hence the Lord is called as Chatravata Narasimha Swamy.
Sri Karanja Narasimha Swamy Temple
This shire is situated at a distance of one kilometer from the Upper Ahobilam and one furlong from the road leading to Lower Ahobilam. The image of the deity is installed under a tree, called ‘ Karanja Vruksham’. Hence this Lord is called Karanja Narasimha Swamy.
Sri Kroda/Varaha Narasimha Temple
The temple of this Lord is one kilometer away from the main temple of Ahobila Narasimha Swamy on the EGUVA Ahobilam. The image of the deity has the face of a boar (Varaha or Kroda) and the Lord is seen along with his Consort, Lakshmi Hence the Lord of the temple is known as Krodakara (Varaha) Narasimha Swamy here.
Sri Malola Narasimha Swamy Temple
Nearly two kilometers from the main temple of EGUVA Ahobilam, is famous shrine of Malola Narasimha Swamy. The deity here appears is ‘Soumya’ (graceful) form. As Lord Narasimha Swamy is seen with his consort, Lakshmi, He is known as Malola Narasimha Swamy.
The word ‘Malola’ means beloved to Lakshmi (Ma= Lakshmi, Lola= beloved).
Sri Paavana Narasimha Swamy Temple
Nearby the above temple, is the shrine of Pavana Narasimha, on the banks of the river, Pavana and it is about six kilometers from the EGUVA Ahobilam temple. Hence the Lord of the shrine is known as Pavana Narasimha Swamy.In addition to the shrines mentioned above, there is a famous shrine dedicated to God Narasimha Swamy in the Lower Ahobilam, which is popularly known as Prahlada Varada Sannidhi. The other objects of this place are ‘Ugra Sthambham’ and ‘Prahlada Mettu’.
Sri Yoganandha Narasimha Temple
This temple is to the south-east of Lower Ahobilam at a distance of 2 kilometers. The popular legend is that after killing Kiranyakasipu, Lord Narasimha taught Prahlada several yogic postures. Therefore, the Lord in this aspect is called Yogananda Narasimha.
Ticket Prices for Seva
Name : AAKU POOJA [beegala anjaneya swami] ఆకు పూజ [బీగల ఆంజనేయ స్వామి]
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.200.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : CHINNA RADHAM [only swathi day] చిన్న రధం [స్వాతి రోజు మాత్రమే]
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.2000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : DASARA NAVARAATHRULU (దసరా నవరాత్రులు 9 రోజులు)
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.500.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : DHANURMASA POOJA [ధనుర్మాస పూజ, ధనుర్మాసంలో ఒకరోజు]
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.200.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : KALYANOTSAVAM (కల్యాణోత్సవం)
Description : కల్యాణోత్సవం అనంతరం లడ్డూ ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ చేస్తారు
Ticket Cost : Rs.3000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : NARASIMHA JAYANTHI ABHISHEKAM (నరసింహ స్వామి జయంతి అభిషేకం)
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.500.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : NAVA NARASIMHA ABHISHEKAM (నవ నరసింహ అభిషేకం)
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.2000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : NITYA HOMAM /NAVANARASIMHA HOMAM (నిత్య హోమం /నవనారసింహ హోమం)
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.3000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : PANAKA SEVA (పానక సేవ)
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.200.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : PANCHA PARVA BRAMOCHAVAM (పంచ పర్వ బ్రహ్మోచవం)
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.2000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : SASWATHA ABHISHEKAM (శాశ్వత అభిషేకం)
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.15000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : SASWATHA KALYANAM [భక్తులు కోరుకున్నప్పుడు సంవత్సరంలో ఏ రోజునైనా శాశ్వత కల్యాణం]
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.20000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : SWETHA POOJA [శ్వేత పూజ సంవత్సరంలో ఎప్పుడైనా భక్తులు ఎప్పుడు కావాలంటే అప్పుడు]
Description : పూజా నంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.1500.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : SUDARSHANA HOMAM (సుదర్శన హోమం)
Description : సుదర్శన హోమం అనంతరం లడ్డూ ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.3000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : TOMAALA SEVA(తోమాల సేవ)
Description : పపూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.500.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : EGUVA DIGUVA PAVITROTSAVAM (ఎగువ దిగువ అహోబిలం పవిత్రోత్సవం)
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.500.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : VAHANA SEVA (వాహన సేవ) బ్రహ్మోత్సవం అప్పుడూ మాత్రమే
Description : పూజానంతరం ప్రసాదం పంపిణీ
Ticket Cost : Rs.15000.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Ticket Prices for Darsanam
Name : LAGHU DARSHANAM (లఘు దర్శనం)
Description : laghu darsanam
Ticket Cost : Rs.10.00
Persons Allowed : 1
Name : PUTTU VENTRUKALU (పుట్టు వెంట్రుకలు)
Description : puttu ventrukalu
Ticket Cost : Rs.20.00
Persons Allowed : 1
Name : SAHASRA NAMA ARCHANA (సహస్ర నామ అర్చన)
Description : sahasra Nama archana
Ticket Cost : Rs.50.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Name : SHEEGRA DARSHANAM (శీఘ్ర దర్శనం)
Description : sheegra darshanam
Ticket Cost : Rs.50.00
Persons Allowed : 1
Name : TALANILAALU (తలనీలాలు)
Description : Talanilaalu
Ticket Cost : Rs.10.00
Persons Allowed : 1
Name : VAAHANA POOJA [వాహన పూజ]
Description : vaahana pooja
Ticket Cost : Rs.50.00
Persons Allowed : 1
Name : VIVAAHA KATTADI (వివాహ కట్టడి)
Description : vivaaha kattadi
Ticket Cost : Rs.200.00
Persons Allowed : 2
Ticket Prices for Ritual
Name : mokkubadi garuda seva (మొక్కుబడి గరుడ సేవ)
Description : mokkubadi garuda seva
Ticket Cost : Rs.1500.00
Persons Allowed : 10
Name : sudharshana homam (సుదర్శన హోమం)
Description : sudharshana homam
Ticket Cost : Rs.3000.00
Persons Allowed : 50
Name : kalyaanotsavam (కల్యాణోత్సవం)
Description : kalyaanotsavam
Ticket Cost : Rs.3000.00
Persons Allowed : 10
Temple Contact Details : The Executive Officer, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, Ahobilam, Allagadda Mandal, Nandhyala District, Andhra Pradesh, Pincode: 518 543.
Executive Officer : 9440725936
Office : 08519-252025
Email: slnsdendtsahobilam9@gmail.com
Ahobilam Temple History
The Lord in the Upper Ahobilam is said to be Swyambhu i.e self-manifested. There are two popular legends for the derivation of the word Ahobilam. It is said that the Devas while witnessing the ferocious form of the Lord and the terrific aspect he took on in order to tear to pieces Hiranyakasyapa sang in his praise
‘Narasimha Paramam Devam Aho Balam Aho Balam’
and hence, the place has come to be known as Ahobilam.
Another version is that because of the great cave, the Ahobila, where Garuda worshipped and realised the Lord. The place itself is come to be called Ahobila.
Ahobilam Temple is the only place where all the nine forms of the Lord Narasimha Swamy are worshipped. It is said that the entire Nalmalla Hills from Kurnool to Chittoor are a personification of Lord Adisesha himself whose tail end is Srisailam, whose middle is Ahobilam and whose head is Tirupati.
There are inscriptions which refer to Vikramaditya of the Western Chalukyan Kings of Kalyan (1076 AD – 1106 AD) worshipped the main deity of this temple. King Krishna Deva Raya has also visited this shrine on his return from the conquest of Kalinga and made offerings to the deity.
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