Karanja Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Karanja Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Karanja 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. This Temple is situated on the route to Yeguva Ahobilam (Upper Ahobilam) from Diguva Ahobilam (Lower Ahobilam) and very close to Yeguva Ahobilam.

Legends

Lord Narasimha in the form of Lord Rama:

Lord Anjaneya undertook penance under the Karanja tree at this place to have darshan of Lord Rama. To test his sincerity, Lord Vishnu appeared before him in his Narasimha form (Half Lion – Half Man). Anjaneya was disappointed not to be blessed by Lord Rama himself. When Narasimha tried to convince Anjaneya that he was the same as Rama and was only in a different form, Anjaneya dismissed this suggestion saying his Lord was handsome and was one with the bow in hand. And that what he was seeing in front of him was one with very long nails in a fiery posture.

Anjaneya threatened to continue his penance till he had darshan of Rama. Pleased with his devotion for Rama, Narasimha provided Anjaneya, darshan in a special form with a bow in his left hand (like Rama), with Adisesha on top and holding the chakra (like Vishnu) and the half lion-half man Narasimha Avatar, thus convincing Anjaneya that Narayana, Rama and Narasimha were one and the same. 

Sage Durvasa cursed Sage Gobila:

Sage Gobila had been cursed by Durvasa Muni and had become a dullard. He worshipped the Lord by reciting the Narasimha Mantra. The Lord was pleased and blessed the sage that as before he would become very learned and that in due course he would attain liberation. Since then devotees who seek knowledge come and worship the Lord here.

The Temple

The Temple is surrounded by thick and dense forest. Presiding Deity is called as Karanja Narasimha Swamy. Here he is seen with a bow in hand and with a chakra. Anjaneya is seen in a standing posture with folded hands with his face turned towards Karanja Narasimha. The presiding deity rules planet Chandran / Moon. Sanctum is facing the Bhavanasini River with Garudadri Mountain in the background.

The Deity of Lord Narasimha is under the Karanja Tree; hence he is known as Karanja Narasimha. Karanja Tree is also called as Honge Mara in the local language. He is also known as Saaranga Narasimha because he is holding the bow named Saaranga. There is a 600-year-old 100 pillar mandapam where from the First Jeer of Ahobila Mutt is believed to have delivered lectures.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 09.00 AM in the mornings to 04.00 PM in the evenings

Prayers

Worship at the temple of Lord Kaaranja Narasimha bestows one with abundant knowledge and wisdom.

Contact

Karanja Narasimha Swamy Temple

Upper Ahobilam,

Ahobilam – 518 553

Andhra Pradesh

Mobile: +91 94418 02368 / 96032 27118

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Upper Ahobilam and 7 Kms from Lower Ahobilam. This Temple is situated on the route to Yeguva Ahobilam (Upper Ahobilam) from Diguva Ahobilam (Lower Ahobilam) and very close to Yeguva Ahobilam. From Lower Ahobilam, one can take a share auto or Individual Auto to reach this Temple.

Location