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Ahobilam
Andhra PradeshAhobilam is a significant pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh, known for its nine temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the lion-headed avatar of Vishnu. It is situated in the Nallamala Forest, surrounded by the Eastern Ghats.
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Temples in Ahobilam
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Jwala Narasimha Swamy Temple
Kunti Madhava Swamy Temple
Sakshi Ganapati Temple
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple
Sri Dasanjaneya Swamy Temple
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple
Marakata Rajarajeswari Temple
Bhargava Narasimha Swamy Temple
Karanja Narasimha Swamy Temple
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
Yogananda Narasimha Temple
Bhramaramba Devi Temple
Kshatravata Narasimha Temple
Hathakesvara Temple
Sathyabhama Temple
Pavana Narasimha Temple
Istakameswari Temple
How to Reach Ahobilam
Transportation
Emergency ContactReach by Air
The nearest airport is Hyderabad Airport, approximately 333 km away. From the airport, one can take a bus or taxi to Ahobilam.
Reach by Train
The nearest railway station is Nandyal Railway Station, located 66 km away from Ahobilam. It is connected to major cities like Howrah, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Vijayawada.
Reach by Road
Local transportation includes buses and taxis from Nandyal and Allagadda to Ahobilam.
Historical Timeline
- Initial temples were built by the Chalukyas in the 8th century
- Most current structures were rebuilt by the Vijayanagara kings around the 15th century
- Significant patronage from the Saluva and Tuluva dynasties of the Vijayanagara Kingdom
- King Krishnadevaraya visited and patronized the town's shrines in the 16th century
- Ahobilam lost imperial patronage with the decline of the Vijayanagara kingdom and faced a raid by Murahari Rao of the Golconda Sultanate in 1579.
Bhagwan in Ahobilam
Bhagwan associated to Ahobilam and whose famous temples and sthal are there in Ahobilam
Frequently Asked Questions
Ahobilam is significant as it is the site where Lord Narasimha killed Hiranyakasipu and saved Prahalada. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams and is known as Nava Narasimha Kshetra.
