The sacred Sri Lakshmi
Narasimha Swamy Temple at Upper Ahobilam, located in Allagadda
mandal of Nandyal district, is set to host the grand Vaishakha month
Narasimha Jayanti Brahmotsavams starting from April 19, 2026. This
ancient Vaishnavite shrine, revered for centuries, stands as a divine center of
devotion and spiritual energy.
Upper Ahobilam
Brahmotsavam Schedule
The celebrations begin
with Selvar Koothu Utsavam on April 19, marking the start of ten
days of vibrant rituals and vahana sevas.
Date Event Highlights
April 19 Selvar Koothu Utsavam April 20 Ankurarpana (ritual commencement) April 21 Dwajarohanam (flag hoisting), Simha Vahana Seva April 22 Hamsa Vahana & Surya Prabha Vahana Sevas April 23 Yoga Narasimha Garuda Vimanam & Hanumantha Vahana Sevas April 24 Sesha Vahana & Chandra Prabha Vahana Sevas April 25 Mohini Alankaram & Sarabha Vahana Seva April 26 Ponna Chettu Vahana Seva April 27 Kalyanotsavam & Gaja Vahana Seva April 28 Thotti Thirumanjanam & Ashwa Vahana Seva April 29 Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival) & Pushpa Pallaki Utsavam April 30 Dwadasha Aradhana, Pushpa Yagam & Garudotsavam (concluding night)
Each day’s vahana seva
symbolizes different divine aspects of Lord Narasimha, blessing devotees with
spiritual strength and protection.
Lower Ahobilam
Celebrations
At Lower Ahobilam,
the Narasimha Jayanti Utsavams will be observed from April 21 to
April 30, featuring special rituals and processions.
Key Events
- April 22
– Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti Mahotsavam
- April 30
– Swathi Sudarshana Homam, Thirumanjanam with 108 Kalashas, Narasimha
Avatarotsavam, Pushpa Pallaki, and Sayanotsavam
These ceremonies reflect
the deep Vaishnavite traditions and devotion that have made Ahobilam one of the
most sacred Narasimha Kshetras in India.
Significance of Narasimha
Jayanti
Narasimha Jayanti
commemorates the divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Narasimha, who
appeared to protect his devotee Prahlada and destroy the demon Hiranyakashipu.
Ahobilam is believed to
be the very site of this divine manifestation, making the Brahmotsavams here
exceptionally sacred. Devotees believe that participating in these rituals
grants spiritual liberation, protection from evil, and divine blessings.
The Ahobilam Narasimha
Jayanti Brahmotsavams 2026 promise a spiritually enriching experience for
devotees. With majestic vahana sevas, sacred homams, and divine alankarams, the
festival beautifully celebrates Lord Narasimha’s power and grace.
Whether you visit Upper or Lower Ahobilam, these ten days of devotion will immerse you in the divine aura of one of Andhra Pradesh’s most revered temples.