Ugra Stambham, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh
Ugra Stambham is a natural
rock formation near Upper Ahobilam in Ahobilam in Andhra Pradesh. It is located
amidst the dense Nallamala forests. This is a huge rock jutting out of a rock
cliff. This natural rock formation is the remain of the pillar from
which Lord Narasimha appeared. It is said that when the Lord emerged out of the
pillar, the whole pillar was shattered to pieces. His first step produced 172
sounds which are the first basic tenets of 172 classical ragas. Of these only
52 melakarta ragas exist today and even these cannot be mastered by any
individual of this material creation.
This is also called as Ukku
Stambha. Ukku in Telugu means steel. Atop Ugra Stambha there is an
impression of the lotus feet of Sri Chaitanya Maha Prabhu who visited this
place during his south Indian trip. The trek to Ugra Stambham starts after the
water falls near Jwala Narasimha. It is a steep 80 degrees climb along a
dangerously treacherous path. It would take about total 2.5 hours to visit this
place from Jwala Narasimha temple and comeback. One need to carry enough water
and should be careful while climbing.
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