penna ahobilam narasimha swamy temple anantapur
penna ahobilam narasimha swamy temple anantapur
Penna Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple was built on the banks of Penna rivulet, Penna Nadidam falls near Uravakonda, Anantapur District. Penna Ahobilam is 12 Km from Uravakonda and 36 km from Anantapur Town. Temple is 2800 feet above sea level and built in Vijayanagara style.
It is believed that the Ugra Sthambham, placed high up the hill from which Narasimha Swamy came out of the pillar to kill the demon Hiranya Kasyapa. There is a pond Rakthakundam in the downhill, which is 2 km from the temple, is believed to be the place where Narasimha Swamy washed his hands after killing Hiranya Kasyapa. The Abhobilam was derived from ‘Aho Balam’ means ‘What a power’
How to reach Penna Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple ?
- Temple is 36 km from Anantapur Town. Direct bus is available from Anantapur bus station.
- Direct bus is available from Tirupati to Anantapur at regular intervals.
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Lakshmi says
Whether Penna ahobilam temple can be reached by car