Sankara Yatra-Ahobila Nava Narasimha Yatra

There are nine temples around the Nallamala Forest range. In terms of sculpture and architecture all these nine temples stands to be an ultimate testament for the ancient sthapathis in planning and sculpting these temples. A few temples can be reached through trekking. Some temples are inside the cave and very difficult to trek. The nine planets that define the human fates are believed to have worshipped these nine Lord Narasimhas to get relief from Rakshasas (demons) and curses of sages for their actions. This is the main theme of the work of the great Telugu poet Errana, in his Narasimha Puranam .

The hereditary powers of the temple rest with the Pontiff HH Azhagiyasingar of Ahobila Mutt. Currently the 45th Jeeyar of this lineage is the reigning Pontiff. Occassionally when HH Jeeyar performs Mangalasnaanam (pays respects at the temple) at Ahobilam, the Serthi Uthsavam is performed (the Moolavar of Malola Narasimhar and the Uthsavar) are united.

Departure from Chennai and Bangalore by A/C Tempo Traveller Vehicle.