Ahobilam...
Ahobilam
The Sacred Abode of the Nava Narasimha by: Dr. Gomathi GowdaOriginal price was: ₹1,200.00.₹1,080.00Current price is: ₹1,080.00.
ISBN: 9788195171811
Year Of Publication: 2021
Edition: 1st
Pages : 145
Language : English
Binding : Hardcover
Publisher: Universal Publishing
Size: 30
Preface
1.Ahobilam Math
2.History of Ahobilam Temple
3.Etymology
4.Inscriptional & Literary Reference
5.Sthalapurana
6.Significance Sri Narasimha Avatar
7.Prahlada – The Great Devotee
8.Ramanuja – The Great Philosopher
9.The Nava Narasimhakshetra
10.Eguva And Diguva Ahobilam
11.Mandapam
12.Koneru
13.Bronze Images
14.Rituals
15.Festivals
“Ahobilam”
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