Opening the mala…
Pilgrimage route
String kshetras into a mala — then prepare sankalpa, packing, and matha etiquette so the route stays seva.
Open observances calendar →Shri Narasimha · Pilgrimage route
Bead rail · 4 stops · 1139 km
3 days · route legs
Day 1
Dawn
How to reach
35 km west of Ongole.
Where to stay
Temple choultry / dharmashala near Marripudi, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh 523241 — enquire at the temple office or affiliated matha for pilgrim rooms. Prefer temple guest houses and religious lodging only.
How to reach
100 km from Rajahmundry via Amalapuram.
Where to stay
Temple choultry / dharmashala near Antarvedi, Sakhinetipalli Mandal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District, Andhra Pradesh 533252 — enquire at the temple office or affiliated matha for pilgrim rooms. Prefer temple guest houses and religious lodging only.
Day 2
Noon
How to reach
Nearest rail: Nandyal / Diguvametta region. Road via Allagadda to Lower Ahobilam; jeep / trek paths to Upper Ahobilam and the nine shrines. Confirm jeep availability for Jwala and Pavana.
Where to stay
Ahobila Matha guest houses and local pilgrim rooms in Lower Ahobilam. Book early for festivals.
Day 3
Evening
How to reach
16 km from Visakhapatnam railway station; well connected by city buses and ghat roads.
Where to stay
Temple-run guest houses and nearby choultries in the Simhachalam area are suitable for pilgrims. Prefer religious lodging associated with the Devasthanam rather than leisure hotels.
A planning diagram for your selected beads — not the Sacred constellation, not the Earth map.
Active bead
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Marripudi
Yatra as seva
Sankalpa, packing, and matha etiquette — so the mala stays a pilgrimage, not only a map.
Your route includes hill / Nava terrain — lean on the packing and etiquette beads below, and keep one spare morning for rest.
Before you leave
A yatra begins as intention, not as a booking. Name why you go — then travel light around that vow.
Trek & road
Hill kshetras (Ahobilam, Sholinghur, Devarayanadurga) punish heavy bags. Pack for heat, stone, and queue — not for camping fashion.
Matha & shrine
You are a guest in a living parampara. Silence, dress, and queue discipline are part of darshan.
This is devotee preparation, not a commercial tour brief. Confirm timings, trek status, and lodging with the kshetra before you go.