Sri Lakshminarayana Temple
Introduction
The Hoysala architecture of this
temple attracts millions of people per year. Having Lord Narasimha as the prime
deity, it also houses other Hindu Gods.
Architecture
Like a diamond inside the star
this temple sits in the center of a majestic star shaped platform, trikutachala (three celled) structures
of the temple grooms its beauty to sheer excellence. Behold the breath taking
beauty of Navagraha hall; a column of
nine lathe turned masts embellished with gracefully dancing girls in stunning
poses divides the shrine into nine cells that are marked with extradionary
craftsmanship. The base has six stories of pattikas festooned with swans,
elephants, leafy vines and scenes from great epics. History
Hoysala architecture was at its
apogee during 13th century AD. This temple is their crowning achievement. This
temple took its full form in the year 1259 AD under the reign of King Vira
Someshwara. Till then this temple hadn’t worn out or crumbled.
An annual utsav is held here
during July-August on this auspicious day.
Devotees from various destinations visit the temple and participate in
utsav with great enthusiasm.
Timings
This temple is kept open from 6 am
to 8 pm on all days.
Travel
Bus: This temple is located near
Mandya town, busses to Mandya is available from all major cities in Karnataka.
Train: Hassan railway station is
the nearest station to Hosaholalu, from here you have to take a taxi or local
bus to reach the temple.
Airport: Bangalore airport is the
neighboring airport.
Nearby places to Visit
Arkeshwara Temple - Hale Yedatore, Chunchanakatte Falls, Sri Venkata Ramana Temple - Thondandur and Sri Channakeshava Temple - Bherya are some of the nearby tourist spots.