The forest, once a stronghold
of the vijayanagar empire, stands in ruins upon five rocky granite hills.
two of these hills are each about 800feet in height. The Jamma Masjid in
the town is a fine piece of Muslim architecture.
The prahlada varada lakshminarasimha Temple is in Lower Ahobilam. The Nava Narasimha
shrine, situated on a plateau 2,800 feet above sea level, is approached on foot.
This village has an ancient
gateway in ruins. the resemblance of the gateway of India
in mumbai is, however, noticeable.
Also known as Sapta Nadi Sangam,
This is the sacred confluence of the Bhavanasi and krishna Rivers. This scenic
spot has a temple with a wooden lingam. Thousands of pilgrims congregate here
on Mahasivaratri day.
The shrine of Mahanandiswara
and the surrounding temples attract pilgrims,admirers of architectural beauty
and those who enjoy scenic loveliness. The annual temple festival is in Febuary
- March.
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