Ahobhilam is located in the Allagadda mandal of Kurnool district (Andhra Pradesh). According to legends, Lord Vishnu manifested as Half-Lion and Half-Man known as Lord Narasimha to kill demon Hiranyakashipu and blessed Prahlada.
There are nine temples around this Nallamalla forest area where the nine planets had worshiped Lord Narsimha to get relief from the curses. The list of the nine temple names along with the corresponding planet is given below:
| Deity Name | Planet |
| Bhargava Narasimha | Sun / Surya |
| Karanja Narasimha | Moon / Chandra |
| Jwala Narasimha | Mars/ Kuja / Angaraka |
| Krodha (Varaha) Narasimha | Rahu |
| Paavana Narasimha | Mercury / Budha |
| Ahobila (Ugra) Narasimha Swamy | Jupiter / Guru |
| Malola Narasimha Swamy | Venus / Shukra |
| Yogananda Narasimha | Saturn / Shani |
| Chatravata Narasimha | Kethu |
We can find Navagrahas in all Shiva temples. With this information, its better to conclude that, nine planets directs our lives.
Nine planets gives the results of our karmas (good and bad karmas) done in previous lives and in present life. We suffer and enjoy our life through this nine planet dasa periods.
Let me answer to the following questions in the next post.
What is Dasa?
Which dasa is favourable to me?
Is Venus dasa favourable to me?
Is Shani dasa too bad?
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