Krodha Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Krodha Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Krodha 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 upper Ahobilam. The place is also called Siddha Kshetra.  The first Jeeyar of the Ahobilam mutt expounded on the Sribhashya and delivered Bhagavad-Gita Kaalakshepam to the then 74 simhasanadipatis near this place.

Legends

After killing Hiranyakasipu, Lord Narasimha was very angry with Lord Brahma because of the boon he had awarded to Hiranyakasipu. He summoned Lord Brahma but Brahma was afraid to come near the Lord. At that time Vedas slipped from his hands and fell down. When the Vedas were falling, Mother Earth held them and took the Vedas with her to Pathala in order to protect them. Due to the absence of the Vedas, demigods approached Lord Narasimha who took the form of Krodha (an animal with a single front horn) and went to Pathala to bring back the Vedas.

He then emerged out with Bhumi-Devi sitting above his horn. After bringing out Vedas Lord sat at this Kshetra and took the form of Sri Krodha Narasimha. In the meantime, his anger also subsided. Brahma then came near the Lord begging for forgiveness and requesting the Vedas. Lord Narasimha rejected Brahma’s request and said that you have already lost the Vedas and hence they have to be given only to a responsible person. To which Brahma suggested that they can be given to Lakshmi-Devi. Lord agreed and gave darshan to Brahma as Malola Narasimha.

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Krodha Narasimha Swamy / Varaha Narasimha Swamy. The presiding deity rules planet Rahu. The image of the deity has the face of a boar (Varaha or Krodha) and the Lord is seen along with his Consort, Lakshmi. Hence the Lord of the temple is known as Krodakara (Varaha) Narasimha Swamy here. The Lord as Varaha Narasimha has the head of a wild boar, tail of a lion, and a human body with two hands. Lord Narasimha is seen as though he is trying to gently pacify Lakshmi Devi. Lord Narasimha had developed attachment to Chenchu Lakshmi, which annoyed Lakshmi Devi, hence the Lord is pacifying her. Varaha Theertham is located near this Temple.

Prayers

One popular belief amongst the people is that by visiting this Narasimha temple, most of the individual's desires will fulfil very easily. It is believed that to attain success in one’s chosen path one should observe penance for 5 days.

Connectivity

Krodha Narasimha Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Upper Ahobilam and 10 Kms from Lower Ahobilam. This Temple requires a bit of trekking. Devotees must walk further from the Ahobila Narasimha Temple, along the banks of Bhavanasini River to reach this temple. This Temple is situated between the Vedadri and the Garudadri hills.

Location