This is the place where Lord Narasimha blessed Prahlada and killed the demon Hiranyakashipu. Ahobilam is located in kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on the hills of the eastern ghats, about 400 km northwest of Chennai. Ahobilam (Ahobalam) How the Name Ahobilam come? Nava – Narasimha Shrines Ugra Stambha Prahlada Mettu Ahobilam Matha Role in […]
Ahobalam is located in kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. It can be reached at a distance of 68 kms from Nandial and about 100 kms from Cuddapah. This place is known by many names – Ahobalam, Ahobilam, Nava Narasimha Kshetra, Singavel Kundram, Pancha krosa Kshetra, Garudachala and Vedachala. It is very popularly known from Sri […]
When Lord emerged out of pillar in his fierce and effulgent form, all the devatas (demigods) exclaimed “Aho Balam (what great strength!)”.Sthala purana speaks this wonderful pastime as an additional note to Lord Narasimha Lila mentioned in 7th canto of Srimad Bhagavtam. “Ahoveeryam! ahoshouryam! Aho baahu parakrama! Naarasimham paramdaivam ahobhilam! ahobalam!” It adds that on […]
Ahobilam mathawas are one of the influential mathas of the Vadagalai sect. The Jiyars of this math appear to have played an important part in popularizing Srivaishnavism. Van-Satgopa Jiyar (1436-1516), the founder of the matha, is said to have been born at Melkote and did his studies at Kanchi and is believed to have received […]