Bhargava Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Bhargava Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Bhargava Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh. This Temple is one of the nine Narsimha temples in Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Lower Ahobilam, on a hill near the sacred pond Bhargava Theertham or Akshaya Theertham.

Legends

Lord Parasurama performed penance here:

This is the place where Bhargava Rama performed his penance and hence the Lord here is called as Bhargava Narasimha Swamy. Bhargava is another name of Lord Parasurama. It is surprising to see one Avatharam of Vishnu worshiping another Avatharam, but Parasurama is Gowna Avatharam whereas Narasimha Avatharam is Mukya Avatharam. 

Bhargava Muni performed penance to have darshan of Lord Narasimha:

It is also believed that Bhargava Muni did penance to have the darshan of Lord Narasimha.

The Temple

This temple is surrounded by a thick forest and is built on a hillock with 132 steps.  Presiding Deity is called as Bhargava Narasimha. The presiding deity rules planet Suryan / Sun. Lord here is seen with 4 hands, two having Shanka & Chakram and another two tearing the body of Hiranya. Dasavathara Carvings can be seen in the prabhai of Bhargava Narasimhar. Also, Prahaladha can be seen at the feet of the Lord. There is a sacred pond near this temple called Bhargava Theertham / Akshaya Theertham.

Prayers

It is believed that worshiping Bhargava Narsimha at Ahobilam after taking a bath at Akshaya Theertham would make the Lord give Lakshmi Kara (hand possessing Goddess Lakshmi or prosperity) thus blessing in all manners.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Lower Ahobilam. Please note that there is no paved road and hiring a jeep or auto rickshaw is a good option.

Location