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After a quick stop at Yaganti, we headed to our main destination, Ahobilam. Ahobilam is around 340 km from Bengaluru and 78 km from Yaganti. Including our stop at Yaganti and several breaks along the way, it took us about 10 hours to reach Ahobilam. Prasad Anna had already arranged our stay, so we checked into our hotel late in the evening. After freshening up, we had dinner at a nearby shop. Our plan was to start the trek early in the morning and cover all nine temples. The hotel staff suggested starting the trek after 5:00 AM. After some rest, we started our trek at 5:00 AM. Our first stop was the Prahlada Varada Narasimha Temple, the main temple in Lower Ahobilam. The temple was easy to reach and beautifully maintained. We spent some time here, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. Next, we trekked to the Yogananda Narasimha Temple, a short distance from the main temple. This temple is believed to be where Lord Narasimha taught Prahlada. The trail was easy and surrounded by nature. Afte...

During our journey to Ahobilam, we decided to visit Yaganti as well. Yaganti is a charming town in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, known for its ancient temples and beautiful surroundings. Yaganti is nestled in the rocky Erramala Hills and is famous for its ancient temples, especially the Sri Yagantiswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. People visit Yaganti to explore its rich mythology and enjoy its natural beauty. The distance from Bangalore to Yaganti is about 280 kilometers, and it took us nearly 5 hours to drive there, because of traffic and breaks. We took NH44 towards Hyderabad and followed signs towards Banaganapalli, which led us to Yaganti. We arrived in Yaganti around 5:00 PM, having left Bangalore in the afternoon. The main attraction of Yaganti is the Sri Yagantiswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This ancient temple is known for its unique features, including a self-manifested lingam that is believed to grow over time. The temple's architecture ...