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  2. Ahobilam - Wikipedia

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    Ahobilam is a town and holy site in the Allagadda mandal of Nandyal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. [1] It is surrounded by the Eastern Ghats with several mountain hills and gorges. It is the centre of worship of Narasimha , the lion-headed avatar of Vishnu , along with his consort Pratyangira , an avatar of Lakshmi .

  3. Ahobila Matha - Wikipedia

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    Narasimha temple, Ahobilam (Photo taken in 1875). The Ahobila Matha has several religious and educational institutions in India which are: [1] Sri Ahobila Matha Sanskrit College (Est. 1942) Sri Ahobila Matha Veda Patashala (Est. 1942) Sri Ahobila Matha Oriental High School (Est. 1952) Sri Ahobila Matha Center for Human Resource Development (Est ...

  4. Lakshmi Narasimha swamy temple, Penna Ahobilam - Wikipedia

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    The temple was built on the footprint of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy measuring 5 feet 3 inches. Temple times are 6.00am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 7.00pm. The temple is a popular location for marriage ceremonies. A grand car festival is conducted annually in the month of April.

  5. Penna Ahobilam - Wikipedia

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    Penna Ahobilam, Uravakonda, Anantapur. Penna Ahobilam a is place near Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India, 12 km from Uravakonda and 36 km from Anantapur. It is well-linked by road with frequent bus services. [2] Penna Ahobilam, Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Temple

  6. File:14th century Ahobila Narasimha Swamy temple, Upper ...

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    The temples in Ahobilam were damaged in the Deccan wars between newly forming Muslim Sultanates and older Hindu kingdoms by the early 16th-century. Ahobilam came under Vijayanagara Empire control after the 14th- century, and the temples underwent major reconstruction (The Lower Ahobilam temple is from the Tuluva period, 16th-century).

  7. Shri Naimishnath Vishnu Temple - Wikipedia

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    The temple is believed to be of significant antiquity with contributions at different times from the ruling kings. The temple is counted as one of the eight temples of Vishnu that self-manifested and is classified as Swayamvyaktha Kshetra. The holy teerths Chankra Kunda and gomati river are associated with the temple and it is a pilgrimage ...

  8. Allagadda - Wikipedia

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    Upper ahobilam temple. Upper Ahobillam Temple was built between the 14th century and 16th century CE. Ahobilam near allagadda. Between 1746 and 1799 Allagadda was under the Bijapur Nawabs ruling independently. Following the Treaty of Seringapatam the Tippu Sultan agreed to give his northern territory to the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1792.

  9. Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam - Wikipedia

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    Simhachalam temple resembles a fortress from outside with three outer courtyards and five gateways. The temple faces west instead of east, signifying victory. There are two temple tanks: Swami Pushkarini near the temple and Gangadhara at the bottom of the hill. The temple houses a number of sub-shrines and a few mandapams.