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Abhobilam temple photographer wins national award

Prasad Uppala, Ahobilam temple's official photographer, wins national award for 'Best Image of the Year' in photography competition.

Prasad Uppala, the official (Asthana) photographer of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam at Ahobilam, won the ‘Best Image of the Year’ award and a gold medal in the National Photography Competition 2026 themed “My India: 80 Years of Democracy and Freedom”.

The competition was held by the Photography Academy of India (PAI), in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh State Creativity and Culture Commission and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The results of the competition were announced on Thursday.

On the occasion, Mr. Prasad expressed his happiness at winning the award, attributing his success to Ahobila Narasimha Swamy and the 46th Peethadhipathi of Sri Ahobila Math. He also thanked the jury and PAI Chairman Thamma Srinivas Reddy.

Published - September 10, 2026 09:17 pm IST

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