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Why did Lord Narasimha choose Ahobilam as His abode?

Lord Narasimha chose Ahobilam as His abode because it was here that He vanquished the demon Hiranyakashipu. Following this event, Prahlada, son of Hiranyakashipu and a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu, prayed to Lord Narasimha to make Ahobilam His permanent residence. Responding to Prahlada’s sincere prayers, Lord Narasimha blessed the place by making it His abode. Knowing why Lord Narasimha chose Ahobilam as His abode deepens your spiritual insight, inspires devotion, and enriches pilgrimage experiences.

How do the bhkatas stay focused on Bhagavan?

By- 1. Listening to his greatness. 2. Telling his greatness to others. 3.Singing his glories. 4. Chanting his divine names. 5. Meditating upon his form. 6. Worshiping his idol.

श्रीमहागणपतिरवतु मां सिद्धिविनायको मातङ्गमुख- कामजनक विधीन्द्रसन्नुत कामालयतटनिवासो कोमलतरपल्लवपदकर गुरुगुहात्मज शिवात्मज सुवर्णाकर्षण विघ्नराजो पद्माम्बुजो गौरवर्णवसनधरो फालचन्द्रो नरादिविनुतलम्बोदरो ....