Nine forms of Lord Narasimha Swamy in Ahobilam

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This is a continuation from yesterday's discussion.

 

4. Yogananda Narasimha Swamy

On the Western side of Vedadri Hill, near Lakshmi Kshetra,

facing South is Yogananda Narasimha Swamy. It is believed

that at this place Prahalada learnt Yogabhyasa from Lord

Narasimha. Hence, he is called Yogananda Narasimha Swamy.

The Lord is shown with his two upper hands holding Chakra

and Sankha while the lower hands are seen resting on the

Yoga-Patta.

 

5. Karanja Narasimha Swamy

On the Western side of Garudadri hill under the shade of the

great Karanja Vriksha is located the temple of Karanja

Narasimha Swamy. The Lord is seen seated in meditation

under the canopy of Adisesha. He is holding a Sarnaga or bow.

Next to this temple is located the shrine Sri Anjaneya.

 

To be continued...

 

The credit for the information provided herein should be

given to "Sapthagiri" which is a Tirumala Tirupati

Devasthanams Publication. The original article was written

by Acharya Komanduri Ranga of Stillwater, OK.

 

adiyen rAmAnuja dAsan,

Venkata Yatiraj Anand

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