Sri Praghalagavaradhan Temple, Ahobilam

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Sri Praghalagavaradhan Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in Ahobilam in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the 108 divya desam – Bhooloka Vaikuntam considered as abode of Vishnu on earth.

The temple above the hill involves a 10 kilometer adventurous trek inside lush green forests.

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★★★★★

Parking Difficulty : Mild

Walking Needed : Less than 500 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 3-4 hours

Open Timings : 6.30 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Moolavar : Prahaladhavaradhan/ Chenchulakshmi

Theertham : Narashimha Theertham

Traditional Name: Ahobilam

Padal : Thirumangaialwar

Tropical Climate for most part of the year. Wear Cotton (March-November)

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Nearest Railway Station : Nandyal Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Thirupathi Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH40

Nearest Landmark : Ahobilam Allagada Road

How long does it take to complete the visit ?

It will take atleast a couple of hours. There are three temples and Ugra Sthambam involves some trekking.

Is it a must visit temple ?

Yes. It is one of the divya desam and Thirumangai Alwar has worshipped here. According to legends, Gardua too worshipped Lord Vishnu here.

What are the other attractions ?

The temple is located amids lush greenery and trekking there is a pleasant experience.

How to reach here ?

The temple is a few hours journey from three metro cities from South – Hyderabad, Chennai or Bangalore. You can take the highway till Gooty and take diversion for Tadapatri if you are coming from Bangalore and for those coming from north, can head to Nandyal via Kurnool. One has to reach Allagadda to visit this temple

What are the temple timings ?

The temple is open from morning 6.30 AM to 1.00 PM and from evening 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM

How to contact this temple ?

08519-252025

108 Divya Desam

This temple is one of the important Divya Desam in this earth known as Bhuloka Vaikuntam- abode of Vishnu on earth. Various Alwars have composed poems on Lord Vishnu – 6500 years back according to legends. Their composition of poems on Lord Vishnu temples all over India is known as Divya Prabandham which was compiled in 9th century.

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