Sthalapuranam of Ahobilam

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This sthalapuranam is related to the 4th Avathaar of Sri Vishnu - the Narasimha

Avathaar.

As the varam got by him from Brahma devan, the Narasimhan killed Hiranyan by

placing his body in his lap using his nails. His varam was that he should not be

killed in the earth nor in the sky. Because of this, the Narasimham kept him on

his lap. In his varam, he had asked that he should not be killed by an animal

nor by an ordinary human. Because of this, the perumal took the Narasimha

avathaar, as his head was the head of the lion and rest of the body as an

ordinary human. He was not killed inside the palace not outside, he was killed

in the midst of it and he was not killed using any harmful weapons instead he

was killed by the Nails of the Nrasimhar. He was not killed in the morning nor

in the night instead, he was killed in the evening, which is said to the

lowering time of the day and emerging of dark. So, Sriman Narayanan killed

Hiranyakashipu as in the varam, which he had asked. But, after being killed, his

blood flowed in the earth. The Narasimhar took the blood from the earth and

dranked it. Because of this, as asked by Hiranyakasibhu, it had the effect of

1000 Hiranyakasibhus and because of this, the perumal was bursting in anger and

he could not be controlled. All the Devars and Brahma devar was afraid to see

this and seeked the help of Lord shivan. Finally, Lord Shivan asked the right

person who could reduce the anger of Narasimhar in Lakshmi devi and finally she

came and reduced the anger of Narasimhar.

Prahalada was given the seva as Ugraha Narasimhar.

This sthalam explains about the bhakti of Prahaladhan and it is clearly

explained through the Narasimha Avathaaram that he will come for his bhaktas.

When Hiranyakasibhu was killed by Narasimhan, the devars who were seeing this

roared about the Balam (strength) of him and said that how much Balam he has

got. They roared as " Ahobilam " and " Ahobalam " . This means that praising of the

strength of Narasimham. This, this divyadesam is finally called as " Ahobilam " .

This kshetram is also called as " Veera Kshetram " .

In the first 3 Avathaars (Matsya, Koorma and Varaham), the Perumal didn't give

his seva to Garudan. Because of this Garudan did a strong tapas towards Sriman

Narayanan and finally, in the 4th Avathaar, the Narasimhan he gave his seva to

Garudan in this sthalam is also called as " Garudathri " .

Kashyapa Maharishi, father of Garudan advised him to do tapas in this sthalam

towards the Emperumaan. At that time, Indra sent all the Apsaras towards Garudan

to destroy his tapas. But, instead he is doing the tapas only to be dedicated

for Narayanan and not doing for any thrones. By saying this, he sent all the

Apsaras. From this, we can clearly understand the Bhakti of Garudan and he was

given the Sthanam (position) of alwar and from then he is said to be

" Garudalwar " .

Similarly, Prahalada who showed his bhakti to Sriman Narayanan is the Key person

for making Sri Vishnu to take the Narasimha Avathaar. So, he was also given the

sthanam of Alwar and he is also called as " Prahaladha Alwar " .

Theerthams of Ahobilam

In this sthalam, 13 theerthams are found which is said to cure all kinds of

diseases, evils and doshams.

1. Kaalava Theertham:

This theertham is also called as " Asalathruvam " . It is said only on the shore of

this theertham, Kaalava Maharishi did tapas towards Emperumaan and finally got

the seva. This theertham is found in the west side where Jwala Narasimhar is

seen. If any human, takes bath in Karthigai month, it is believed that we can

attain wealth and finally attain Mukthi.

2 & 3. Rama - Lakshmana theertham:

The 2nd and 3rd theertham are collectively called as " Rama - Lakshmana

theertham " . This theertham is said to be the theertham where Sri Ramar and

Lakshman took bath after they lost Seeta and worshipped the Narsimhar. So these

theerthams are said to be " Maha Punya theerthams " .

4. Bheema Theertham:

It is believed that this theertham is found to be constructed by Lord Shivan.

Bheeman means Bayangaran (terrific). So, if any person who takes bath in this

theertham, his pabham (sin) itself is terrified by the effect of this theertham

and ridded off from us. If we do viradham and say the Gayathri Jabham near this

theertham, we can find good results and can attain good position in our life.

5. Sanga theertham:

In this theertham, a rishi by named " Sangar " along with his brother " Likithar "

did tapas for the good of the world. It is believed that if we take bath in this

theertham for around six years, we can remember of pervious Janmha. And if we

give food for the Brahmanas is the shore of this theertham, it is said to be

equivalent for doing the after funeral and to generations are said to gain the

good stage in life.

6. Varaha Theertham:

It is believed that only shore of this theertham, Varahar explained the puranas

to Bhoomi piratti. It is also said that this theertham emerged from a drop of

water that came from varahar after he got out Bhoomi piratti. It is said that

near this theertham, if we give the dhaanam of clothes, in Chitirai Dvadesi and

Pournami, it is a special one.

 

7. Sudharsana Theertham:

As advised by Brahma devan, Ambhareesha king told the Sudharsana mantram near

this theertham and got the complete Arul of Chakkarathalwar.

8. Soodha Theertham:

This is the theertham where all 18,000 rishis stayed on the shore and did tapas.

The perumal stood near this theertham as a mango tree thereby giving fruits and

leaves as food for the animals. Swarna, flower and Kannika Dhaanam are said to

be the effective dhaanams near this theertham.

9. Thaara Theertham:

Using this theertham only, the food (or) Naivedhuam for Narasimhar is done and

it is said to be theertham of purity. By giving cow, Salagramam near this

theertham is a special one in Aadi month - Dvadesi.

10. Gaja Kundam:

It is said to be the theertham where groups of elephants come to take the water.

Eventhough, Lion being the enemy for Elephants, they wish to take the theertham

from this Gaja kundam.

11. Vinayaka Theertham:

On the shore of this theertham, it is believed that Vinayaka perumal is said

that he is doing tapas for the entire world to live in happiness. Doing Anna

dhaanam (food Dhaanam) in Maargazhi is said to be special dhaanam in this

theertham.

12. Bairava Theertham:

It is believed that Brairava Moorthy cut his head and dedicated it to the

Bavanasisni Nadhi which came so fast. Bairavar cut his head to stop the fast

flow of the Bavanasisni river. It is said that Bairavar is doing tapas without

head on the shore of this theertham.

13. Rattha Theertham:

It is said that in this theertham only Narasimhar washed his hands after the

Vadham (killing) of Hiranyakasibhu.

It is said these 13 theerthams not a separate theerthams, but all are considered

to be the Bavanasini Nadhi, but it is categorised into 13. On the shore, there

are 3 Gughais (Cave) in which 3 Narasimhars are found to give this seva. In the

middle, the Narasimhar is Ugaraha Narasimhar in Veetrirundha thirukkolam facing

his thirumugham along the east direction. He is found along with Lakshmi

thaayar.

9 Different Forms of Sri Narasimhar

Since Sri Narasimhar is giving his seva in 9 different stages or forms, this

Ahobilam sthalam is also named as " Nava Narasimha Kshetram " .

# - Ahobila Narasimhar; Varagha Narasimhar ; Malola Narasimhar; Yoganandha

Narasimhar; Bhavana Narasimhar; Kaaranja

Narasimhar; Chathravada Narasimhar; Bharghava Narasimhar & Jwala

Narasimhar.

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