Yesterday, December 18, 2013; Jaya Varusha Margazhi Swathi, Dhanursmaasa Prayukta Swathi Homam was performed in grand manner at Sri Ahobila Narasimhaswami Temple, Upper Ahobilam. Every month on Swathi Nakshatram (star), Thirumanjanam (Abhishekam) is performed for all the nine Nrisimhas (Nava Nrisimhas) of Ahobilam. In the early morning Thiruppavai Sevakalam followed by Sahasaranama Archanai. Then around 9.30 a.m Swathi Homam commenced and took place till 12.30 p.m followed by Thirumanjanam to Ahobileshan in a very grand manner. Homam, Purnahuthi and a grand thirumanjanam was performed for Ugra Nrusimhar, Thayar, Chakrathalwan and other deities at Upper Ahobilam. Orissa Ex Chief minister Dr Giridhar Gamang had darshan of Ugra Narasimhar during Thirumanjanam. Several astikas participated and received the divine blessings of Sri Lakshmi Nrusimha Swamy Upper Ahobilam…
The following are some of the photos taken during the occasion..
Photography : Sri Prasad & Sri SriVathsan Venugopalan
Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos.
Though about 300kms away in Hyderabad,these photos ensured my presence in upper Ahobilam for a few moments.