Similar to the Ashta Vinayaka temples, Dwadasa Jyotirlinga temples shrines of Lord Shiva, and Ashtadasa Shakti Peethas of Goddess Parvathi, The “Narasimha Kshetras” consist of nine sacred temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha Swami, where he is venerated in various avatars.
These temples are situated in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh—namely Ahobilam, Simhachalam, Penchalkonda, Vedadri, Antarvedi, Mangalagiri, and Malakonda or Malayadri—and Telangana, which includes Yadagiri Gutta or Yadadri and Dharmapuri.
- Ahobilam, – Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy – Ahobilam, located in the Allagadda mandal of the Nandyal district in Andhra Pradesh, India, is a town renowned as a sacred pilgrimage desti
nation. - Simhachalam, – Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam – Located within the city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the Simhachalam Hill Range stands at an elevation of 300 meters above sea level.
- Penchalkonda or Penchalakona – Penusila Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy – Penchalakona is a village situated within the jurisdiction of Rapur Mandal, in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Vedadri – Vedadri Yoga Narasimha Temple– Vedadri is a village situated in the NTR district of Andhra Pradesh, India, falling under the administrative division of Jaggayyapeta Mandal within the Vijayawada revenue sector
- Antarvedi – Lakshmi Narasimha Temple – Antarvedi is a village positioned within the Sakhinetipalle Mandal, part of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Mangalagiri – Panakala Narasimha Temple – Mangalagiri is a prominent suburban area of Vijayawada, located in the Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Malakonda or Malayadri – Sri Malayadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple – Malakonda is a village located in the Valetivari Palem area of the Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
- Yadagiri Gutta or Yadadri – Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple – The quaint village of Yadagirigutta is situated within the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, in the Indian state of Telangana.
- Dharmapuri- Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple – Dharmapuri serves both as a village and the administrative center of its Mandal, located in the Karimnagar district of the state of Telangana, India.
Google Map of all the nine locations – Hyderabad start point – Yadagirigutta – Dharmapuri – Simhachalam – Antervedi – Mangalagiri – Vedadri – Malayadri – Penchalakona – Ahobilam.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bV2uK22xCrMAEsBi7
The Nava Narasimha Temples, a group of nine sacred shrines, honor Lord Narasimha, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Each temple holds its own importance for worshippers, symbolizing various facets of Lord Narasimha.
Narasimha Maha Mantra: Ugram Viram Maha Vishnum Jvalantam Sarvato Mukham Nrisimham Bhishanam Bhadram Mrityur Mrityum Namamyaham.
