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Jwala Narsimh Temple

Lord Narsimha idol in Kole Narsimhapur is made of shaligram. It is a self manifested form of the Lord. As seen, the appearance of the lord is enormously impressive and a pleasure to the eyes. In this murti, one can see the lord with 16 arms, holding the demon Hirankyakashapu tight in it. Known to the locals as “Jwala [flaming] Narasimha”, this impressive sixteen handed form of the Lord standing on one foot has been the protector and benefactor of his reverential devotees for thousands of years. The local tradition related to this deity has been compiled in a book known as Krishna-mahatmya.

This Idol of Narasimha Lord at Kole Narsimhapur has sharply carved shapes of the various avtaars of Lord Vishnu. On the left bottom of the Lord one can see forms of Bhakt Pralhada and beside him Goddess Mahalaksmi, while on His right is Goddess Bhudevi and Garuda the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. One can see various ornaments like the “Bajubandh” on his arm and rings which make Him more beautiful . The beauty of the Murti is beyond description. We have to take a darshan and experience the aroma of this form of Lord Narasimha and feel blessed . All around the form of Lord Narasimha were wonderful carvings of the famous dashavataras, ten incarnations of Lord Krishna.