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ASI Protected
Ahobilam Temple
Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh
10th Century CE
Complex of nine temples dedicated to nine forms of Narasimha, set in the Nallamala Hills. Both Upper and Lower Ahobilam.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Vijayanagara
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Narasimha (9 forms)
- Languages
- Telugu, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Telugu-Kannada, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
9 forms of Narasimha. Forest hill setting. Nallamala Hills
Architectural Features
9 Narasimha templesUpper and Lower AhobilamForest trekking requiredTiger reserve