Nine forms of Lord Narasimha Swamy in Ahobilam

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This is a continuation from yesterday's discussion.

 

6. Chatravata Narasimha Swamy

Near Karanjia Narasimha Swamy shrine, uder the shade

of the great Chatravata tree, is located the temple of

Chatravata Narasimha Swamy. It has a six-pillared Mukha

Mandapa in front of the sanctum. The pillars have square

adhistanas and bear bas-reliefs of Sri Narasimha Swamy,

Anjaneya, etc. The deity carved out of black basaltic

stone is very beautiful. The Lord is seated in Padmasana

pose. The two upper right and left hand holds abhaya hasta

and kati hata poses, placed on the waist and the left thigh,

respectively. Various decorations on the Lord as well

Yagnopavitam are clearly seen. This is perhaps the most

beautiful and well preserved idol Ahobilam.

 

 

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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