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Lower Ahobilam Sri Prahlada Varada Swami Temple This is the main temple in Lower Ahobilam. The principal deity is Lord Lakshmi Narasimha with His consort, Amirthavalli. Those who pray at this shrine with devotion would obtain the grace of the Lord and the Goddess. Around the main shrine there are also shrines for Lord Rama and Lord Balaji. This temple has an excellent architecture of Vijayanagar style. The front Mantapam of Sri Prahladavasradan and Thayar, Andal Sannadhis contain beautiful stone pillars each displaying in sculptures an event at Ahobilam from the Narasimha Avatara to Chenchu Lakshmi marrying the Lord.

Many festivals are held here throughout the year. Swati festival which falls every month on the swati Nakshatram day (birth star of Lord Narasimhan) is a very popular in Sri Prahladavaradan Sannidhi apart from Sri Ahobila Narasimhan sannidhi in Upper Ahobilam. Brahmotsavam is held here with all fervour and festivities. Lord Prahladavaradan also goes on Paruvettai (visiting surrounding villages) for 40 days.

Bhashyakarar Sannidhi (Sri Ramanujar Sannidhi) is located in a large compound, adjoining Sri Prahladavaradan Sannidhi. Temple pushkarini is located opposite Bhashyakarar Sannidhi. There is a small shrine for Hanuman located at the end of the sannidhi street in front of Sri Prahladavaradan Sannidhi. Rooms and guides available Ahobilam guide (Akhil) 9441260787 8142425247