Prahlad Stambh
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| Prahlad Stambh | |
|---|---|
प्रह्लाद स्तम्भ | |
 View of the Prahlad Stambh in the premises of the Narsingh Mandir at Sikligadh Dharhara in Purnia | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Purnia |
| Region | Mithila |
| Deity | Lord Vishnu |
| Festivals | Holika Dahan, Holi |
| Location | |
| Location | Prahlad Nagar, Sikligadh Dharhara |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
 Interactive map of Prahlad Stambh | |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Ancient stone pillar |
Prahlad Stambh (Maithili: प्रह्लाद स्तम्भ) also called as Manikya Stambh is a legendary stone pillar in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent.[1][2] It is located in the premises of the Narsingh Mandir at Sikligadh Dharhara in the Banmankhi block of the Purnia district in the state of Bihar in India. According to Hindu adherents, it is believed that Lord Vishnu himself took the incarnation of Narasimha here to protect his beloved devotee Prahlad. The length of this legendary pillar is approximately 1411 inches, major part of which is buried under the ground.[3][4][5][6][7]
The legendary pillar of Prahlad Stambh is associated with the legend of the Narasimha Avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. According to legend, it is believed the remains of that pillar in Puranas which was torn apart and Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha in front of the Asura king Hiranyakashyapa. After the incarnation as Lord Narasimha, he torn the chest of the Asura king Hiranyakashyapa there and killed him to death.[7]