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[[File:Ugra stambham rock at Ahobilam 02.jpg|thumb|250px|Close up shot of '''Ugra stambham''' peak at '''Ahobilam''', [[Nallamala Hills]]]]
[[File:Ugra stambham rock at Ahobilam 02.jpg|thumb|250px|Close up shot of '''Ugra stambham''' peak at '''Ahobilam''', [[Nallamala Hills]]]]


'''Ahobilam''' is a town and holy site in the [[Allagadda]] mandal of [[Kurnool district]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/book-on-ahobilam-temple-released/article26444528.ece|title=Book on Ahobilam temple released|date=2019-03-06|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-05-17|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is surrounded by picturesque hills of the [[Eastern Ghats]] with several mountain hills and gorges. It is the centre of worship of [[Narasimha]], the lion-headed [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]], to whom the nine [[Hindu temple]]s and other shrines all dedicated. The main village and a temple complex are at Lower Ahobilam. Upper Ahobilam, about 8 kilometres to the east, has more temples in a steep gorge.<ref>Michell, 330</ref>
'''Ahobilam''' is a town and holy site in the [[Allagadda]] mandal of [[Nandyal district]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/book-on-ahobilam-temple-released/article26444528.ece|title=Book on Ahobilam temple released|date=2019-03-06|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-05-17|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is surrounded by picturesque hills of the [[Eastern Ghats]] with several mountain hills and gorges. It is the centre of worship of [[Narasimha]], the lion-headed [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]], to whom the nine [[Hindu temple]]s and other shrines all dedicated. The main village and a temple complex are at Lower Ahobilam. Upper Ahobilam, about 8 kilometres to the east, has more temples in a steep gorge.<ref>Michell, 330</ref>


The main Narashima temples at each site were built or expanded by the emperors of [[Vijayanagara]] in the 15th and 16th centuries, then sacked by the Mughals in 1578, then restored and expanded at various times, up to the present day. As they stand, they are a mixture of work from all these periods.<ref>Michell, 330</ref>
The main Narashima temples at each site were built or expanded by the emperors of [[Vijayanagara]] in the 15th and 16th centuries, then sacked by the Mughals in 1578, then restored and expanded at various times, up to the present day. As they stand, they are a mixture of work from all these periods.<ref>Michell, 330</ref>
==History==
In 2022, [[Kurnool district]] was split into Kurnool and Nandyal districts.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2022/jan/26/cabinet-approves-creation-of-13-new-districts-2411375.html | title= Cabinet approves creation of 13 new districts| work= 26 January 2022|publisher= The New Indian Express | access-date = 26 November 2023}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Ahobilam is located at {{coord|15.1333|N|78.7167|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Pedda_Ahobilam.html|title=redirect to /world/IN/02/Pedda_Ahobilam.html|work=fallingrain.com}}</ref> It is located in [[Nallamala Forest]], along the [[Eastern Ghats]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/090918/ahobilam-a-journey-into-spirituality.html|title=Ahobilam: A journey into spirituality|last=KUMAR|first=R. SANDEEP|date=2018-09-09|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-05-17}}</ref>
Ahobilam is located at {{coord|15.1333|N|78.7167|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Pedda_Ahobilam.html|title=redirect to /world/IN/02/Pedda_Ahobilam.html|work=fallingrain.com}}</ref> It is located in [[Nallamala Forest]], along the [[Eastern Ghats]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/090918/ahobilam-a-journey-into-spirituality.html|title=Ahobilam: A journey into spirituality|last=KUMAR|first=R. SANDEEP|date=2018-09-09|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-05-17}}</ref>


==Notes==
==See also==
* [[Nandyal district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in Nandyal district]]
 
==References==
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==References==
==External links==
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*Blurton, T. Richard, ''Hindu Art'', 1994, British Museum Press, {{ISBN|0 7141 1442 1}}  
*Blurton, T. Richard, ''Hindu Art'', 1994, British Museum Press, {{ISBN|0 7141 1442 1}}  
*Michell, George (1990), ''The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India, Volume 1: Buddhist, Jain, Hindu'', 1990, Penguin Books, {{ISBN|0140081445}}
*Michell, George (1990), ''The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India, Volume 1: Buddhist, Jain, Hindu'', 1990, Penguin Books, {{ISBN|0140081445}}


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Revision as of 15:06, 29 November 2023

Ahobilam
Town
Upper Ahobilam temple Gopuram
Upper Ahobilam temple Gopuram
Ahobilam is located in Andhra Pradesh
Ahobilam
Ahobilam
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 15°08′00″N 78°43′00″E / 15.1333°N 78.7167°E / 15.1333; 78.7167
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictKurnool
Elevation
327 m (1,073 ft)
Population
 • Total3,732
Language
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP
Websitehttp://ahobilamtemple.com
Close up shot of Ugra stambham peak at Ahobilam, Nallamala Hills

Ahobilam is a town and holy site in the Allagadda mandal of Nandyal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] It is surrounded by picturesque hills of the Eastern Ghats with several mountain hills and gorges. It is the centre of worship of Narasimha, the lion-headed avatar of Vishnu, to whom the nine Hindu temples and other shrines all dedicated. The main village and a temple complex are at Lower Ahobilam. Upper Ahobilam, about 8 kilometres to the east, has more temples in a steep gorge.[2]

The main Narashima temples at each site were built or expanded by the emperors of Vijayanagara in the 15th and 16th centuries, then sacked by the Mughals in 1578, then restored and expanded at various times, up to the present day. As they stand, they are a mixture of work from all these periods.[3]

History

In 2022, Kurnool district was split into Kurnool and Nandyal districts.[4]

Geography

Ahobilam is located at 15°08′00″N 78°43′00″E / 15.1333°N 78.7167°E / 15.1333; 78.7167.[5] It is located in Nallamala Forest, along the Eastern Ghats.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Book on Ahobilam temple released". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 6 March 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 May 2019.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. ↑ Michell, 330
  3. ↑ Michell, 330
  4. ↑ "Cabinet approves creation of 13 new districts". 26 January 2022. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "redirect to /world/IN/02/Pedda_Ahobilam.html". fallingrain.com.
  6. ↑ KUMAR, R. SANDEEP (9 September 2018). "Ahobilam: A journey into spirituality". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 17 May 2019.

External links

  • Blurton, T. Richard, Hindu Art, 1994, British Museum Press, ISBN 0 7141 1442 1
  • Michell, George (1990), The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India, Volume 1: Buddhist, Jain, Hindu, 1990, Penguin Books, ISBN 0140081445
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