Transcendental appearance of Śrī Narahari
Ahobilam, Nandyal District, Andhra Pradesh
Ahobilam Nava Narasimha
అహోబిలం
Nava Narasimha Kshetra · Andhra Pradesh
Nine forms. One appearance.
Ahobilam is the forest where Śrī Narasimha manifested from the pillar to protect Prahlāda. Pilgrims seek darshan of all nine svayambhu forms across Upper and Lower Ahobilam — the spiritual axis of Narasimha devotion.
01Ugra · flame
Sri Jwala Narasimha
4 km from Upper Ahobilam, on Achalachaya Meru
The actual spot where the Lord’s fierce anger culminated as He tore Hiranyakashipu. Highest and most intense of the nine.
02Ugra · svayambhu
Sri Ahobila Narasimha
Upper Ahobilam · 8 km from Lower Ahobilam
The main and earliest temple. Presiding deity Ahobila Narasimha Swamy — firmly believed to be svayambhu, self-manifest.
03Soumya · Lakshmi
Sri Malola Narasimha
2 km from Upper Ahobilam
The Lord in graceful (soumya) form with Lakshmi. Malola means beloved of Lakshmi — Ma = Lakshmi, Lola = beloved.
04Varaha · Lakshmi
Sri Krodakara (Varaha) Narasimha
1 km from Upper Ahobilam
The deity has the face of a boar (Varaha / Kroda) and is seen with Lakshmi. Combined Varaha–Narasimha manifestation.
05Karanja vruksha
Sri Karanja Narasimha
1 km from Upper Ahobilam, near the lower road
Installed under a Karanja tree. Here the Lord revealed Himself as Śrī Rāma to Hanuman — Rama and Narasimha are one.
06Bhargava · theertham
Sri Bhargava Narasimha
2 km from Lower Ahobilam, on a hill
Beside Bhargava Theertham, where Bhargava Rama (Parashurama) performed penance. Hence Bhargava Narasimha Swamy.
07Yoga
Sri Yogananda Narasimha
2 km south-east of Lower Ahobilam
After slaying Hiranyakashipu, the Lord taught Prahlada yogic postures here. The meditative Yogananda form.
08Peepal canopy
Sri Chatravata Narasimha
3 km from Lower Ahobilam
Installed under a peepal tree surrounded by thorny bushes — a chatra (canopy) of vata. Quiet, forested shrine.
09River shrine
Sri Pavana Narasimha
6 km from Upper Ahobilam, on the Pavana river
On the banks of the Pavana. Lower Ahobilam also holds Prahlada Varada Sannidhi — the Lord who blessed Prahlada.
PillarExact pillar of appearance
Sri Ugra Sthambham
8 km from Upper Ahobilam
The cleft in the mountain from which the Lord appeared as Narasimha. The transcendental appearance-place of Śrī Narahari.
Source · ahobilam.net — Nine Narasimha
Location
Place
Ahobilam, Nandyal District, Andhra Pradesh
Ahobilam · Andhra Pradesh · India
Stala Purana
The soul of this place
Ahobilam is the Moola Kshetra of Śrī Narasimha — the sacred Nallamala forest where the Lord appeared from the pillar. The nine forms (Nava Narasimha) are worshipped across Upper and Lower Ahobilam under the guidance of Sri Ahobila Matha.
Special details
Home to Upper and Lower Ahobilam complexes. Ahobila Matha regards this as its primary seat. Pilgrims traditionally seek darshan of all nine forms — a profound, physically demanding yatra.
Era · Ancient / Ahobila Matha
Sacred rank
Devotee notes
For the yatri
Plan for walking and uneven forest paths if attempting multiple Nava Narasimha forms. Carry water, wear modest attire, and begin early. Local guides arranged through the matha help with Upper Ahobilam routes. Photography rules vary by shrine — follow temple instructions.
Sacred media
YouTube darshan & discourses
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