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నరసింహ స్వామి ఉద్భవించిన చోటు - ఉగ్రస్తంభం Ahobilam

Ahobilam is tucked away in the dense Nallamala Forest of Andhra Pradesh and is revered as the place where the legend of Lord Narasimha actually unfolded. The name itself means "Great Cave," which is fitting since many of the shrines are naturally formed within the rugged mountain cliffs. The spiritual geography is divided into Lower Ahobilam, which is easily accessible, and Upper Ahobilam, which requires trekking through rocky paths and streams. ​The Nine Narasimhas (Nava Narasimha) ​The spiritual heart of this pilgrimage is the visit to nine distinct shrines, each representing a different mood or form of the deity: ​Ahobila Narasimha: This is the main temple in Upper Ahobilam and the oldest of them all. The Lord is seen here in a fierce, "Ugra" form within a natural cave. ​Kroda Narasimha: Also known as Varaha Narasimha, this deity has the face of a boar and is located along the trekking path through the woods. ​Jwala Narasimha: Reaching this temple involves a steep climb. It is believed to be the exact spot where the Lord’s anger was at its peak during the destruction of the demon king. ​Malola Narasimha: In contrast to the fiercer forms, this shrine depicts the Lord in a "Soumya" or peaceful state, accompanied by Goddess Lakshmi. ​Pavana Narasimha: This is perhaps the most difficult temple to reach, located deep in the forest. It is associated with the cleansing of sins. ​Bhargava Narasimha: Located near a sacred pond (Akshaya Tirtha), this is where Sage Parashurama (Bhargava) is said to have performed his penance. ​Yogananda Narasimha: Found in Lower Ahobilam, this form shows the Lord in a meditative, yogic posture, teaching the secrets of peace to Prahlada. ​Chatravata Narasimha: Here, the deity is seated under a peepal tree. This form is uniquely associated with music and the arts. ​Karanja Narasimha: Located under a Karanja tree, this form holds a bow, resembling Lord Rama, signifying the unity of Vishnu's avatars. ​Ugra Stambham: The Divine Pillar ​Towering above all the temples is Ugra Stambham, a massive natural stone pillar split down the middle. According to the Puranas, this is the very pillar that the demon Hiranyakashipu struck with his mace, only for Lord Narasimha to burst forth from within. ​The trek to Ugra Stambham is the ultimate test for pilgrims. It is a grueling, near-vertical ascent over slippery rocks and narrow ledges. At the summit, you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the entire forest valley and the sight of the Lord's "footprints" etched into the stone. It is a place of intense energy, where the sheer height and the surrounding silence create a profound sense of devotion.