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Hosaholalu Lakshminarayana

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.