Yogananda Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Yogananda Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Yogananda 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 to the south-east of Lower Ahobilam at a distance of about 3 Kms.

Legends

Yogananda Narasimha:

The popular legend is that, on completion of Hiranya Samhara, Narasimha came here to the west of Lower Ahobilam and rested in a yogic posture. It was here that he initiated a few yogic mantras to Prahaladha. Therefore, the Lord in this aspect is called Yogananda Narasimha.

Lord Brahma performed penance to Lord Narasimha here:

Once Lord Brahma visited this place when he was agitated and he returned after attaining peace by practicing devotion to Lord Narasimha. The Deity of the Lord was being worshiped in a deep tunnel and for the sake of ease in his worship, He was brought out from the tunnel and installed here.

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Yogananda Narasimha Swamy. The presiding deity rules planet Saturn / Shani. Lord is depicted in a yogic posture with his legs crossed and the hands in yogic posture. The Lord here appears calm and composed. The Lord can be seen in the Padmasana posture. In the same temple complex, a shrine, where all the nine Narasimha idols depicting each planet are placed and worshipped.

Prayers

As per the popular belief the Lord confers bliss to the devotees who worship here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Lower Ahobilam. This Temple is situated to the south-east of Lower Ahobilam. The Temple is situated on the same route to Pavana Narasimha Temple. This place can be easily accessed by road from Lower Ahobilam.

Location