Tag Narasimha

Sarabeswara Astothra Prathyingara Female Narasimha

To cool down Vishnu,(it may be noted that that Vishnu is known for His Calm and Serene demeanor),Lord Shiva , (with the help of Devi) had two wings, Prathyankara and Soolini, the parivaras of Devi.

The two wings of the Saraba could not cool down Narasimha, despite the wings fanning Him.

Out of Vishnu's anger rose Kandaberunda and it started attacking Shiva.

Shiva then ordered Prathyankara to fight.

Shiva Installed By Lord Rama Antarvedi Dakshina Kasi

The Churning of the Ocean of Milk ,Samudra Madhanam is believed to have taken place here, according to the Sthala Purana(Temple)

* There are some controversies on this.I shall be posting articles on this as also the legend of Lord Narasimha at Ahobilam.

The temples is in Antharvadi ,East Godavari District,Andhra Pradesh, India.

This is in the place where Vasishta Godvari, a tributary of Godavari meets the Bay of Bengal.

The main temple is of Lakshminarasimha Swamy.

Antharvadi is known as the second Varanasi, Benares, Dakshina Kasi.