Visit to 4 more Narsimha temples at Ahobilam,Andra pradesh
Visited 4 more Narsimha temples out of the total of 9 that are scattered in the forested area of the Eastern ghats, hidden under waterfalls and in caves.
The Ahobila Narsimha swamy at upper Ahobilam, a hillock, was easily reachable by car.The main deity who was worshipped by a long list of sages ,namely Adi Shankara, Thirumangai Aazhwar , Adivan Satakopan, and Ramanujar ,is a 'swayambhu' having risen out of the rock of own accord,presides from the narrow precincts of a rough stone cave .Prahlada'is in a niche' right in front of Narsimhar ,with folded palms praying for Vishnu's anger that was provoked by his fathers arrogance and disbelief in Narayana,to subside.
The next temple entailed climbing several steep steps and negotiating slippery narrow ledges on the hillock.I baulked at the prospect but under the encouragement of a young guide i somehow made it to the temple whose presiding deity is known as Varahar Narsimhar.A samll temple with the sound of mountain stream gurgling nearby with the sweet calls of birds amidst thick vegetation and huge trees. A perfect place to meditate and i didn't let go of the opportunity.
Further on lay three more temples ,but the steep and rocky incline with only rocks and crevices for foot holds dissuaded me from going further.
As we came down ,back to the Ahobila Narsimhar temple we were lucky to witness a kalayana utsavam of processional deities.
The temple is clean but not on the outside
The day being still young we decided to visit 2 more Narsimhar temples that are several kms deep into the forest but has motor able roads.
The Chatravat Narsimhar is the tallest murti of all the navanarsimhas , is beautiful sight to behold. So are the scenic sorroundings around this small temple with nearly nil attendance.Just to my liking.A pleasant break to worship god in natural surroundings in delightful silence and delicious,quiet.
Half a km away is the temple of Yoga Narsimhar. There is also a Siva temple beyond.Hence the devotees were in plenty. This temple looks down upon green fields ,that have a cooling effect.
Date of visit 13.8.12
The Ahobila Narsimha swamy at upper Ahobilam, a hillock, was easily reachable by car.The main deity who was worshipped by a long list of sages ,namely Adi Shankara, Thirumangai Aazhwar , Adivan Satakopan, and Ramanujar ,is a 'swayambhu' having risen out of the rock of own accord,presides from the narrow precincts of a rough stone cave .Prahlada'is in a niche' right in front of Narsimhar ,with folded palms praying for Vishnu's anger that was provoked by his fathers arrogance and disbelief in Narayana,to subside.
The next temple entailed climbing several steep steps and negotiating slippery narrow ledges on the hillock.I baulked at the prospect but under the encouragement of a young guide i somehow made it to the temple whose presiding deity is known as Varahar Narsimhar.A samll temple with the sound of mountain stream gurgling nearby with the sweet calls of birds amidst thick vegetation and huge trees. A perfect place to meditate and i didn't let go of the opportunity.
Further on lay three more temples ,but the steep and rocky incline with only rocks and crevices for foot holds dissuaded me from going further.
As we came down ,back to the Ahobila Narsimhar temple we were lucky to witness a kalayana utsavam of processional deities.
The temple is clean but not on the outside
The day being still young we decided to visit 2 more Narsimhar temples that are several kms deep into the forest but has motor able roads.
The Chatravat Narsimhar is the tallest murti of all the navanarsimhas , is beautiful sight to behold. So are the scenic sorroundings around this small temple with nearly nil attendance.Just to my liking.A pleasant break to worship god in natural surroundings in delightful silence and delicious,quiet.
Half a km away is the temple of Yoga Narsimhar. There is also a Siva temple beyond.Hence the devotees were in plenty. This temple looks down upon green fields ,that have a cooling effect.
Date of visit 13.8.12
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