Lord Narasimha swami temple –Penna Ahobilam

by Madugundu Krishna    July 01, 2012

 The great Lord Lakshmi Narasimha swami festival- holy hill place

The oldest Temple in the forest

Penna –Ahobilam, situated in Anantapur district, is known for its temple dedicated to Bogurla Narasimha swami. Every year a car festival is held here in the month of Vaisakha (April-May). The temple is built on a hillock thirty feet high and is reached by a flight of steps.

A huge footmark, measuring five feet by three feet, is seen here. The devout believe it to be the footprint of Narasimha. An opening to the south, beneath this, is said to be the passage for a tunnel leading to a river. The water poured into it doses not overflow, whatever be the quantity.

The temple of Lakshmi is situated outside the main shrine. There is a spring channel in the temple, popularly known as Bugga Koneru (natural swimming pool). The place has great scenic charm.    

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