History
Kote Venkataramana Temple,
Bangalore was constructed by Sri Chikkadevaraja Wadeyar during 15th century.
Later Chikkadevaraja Wadeyar’s son Kanteerava Narasaraja Wadeyar gifted 4
villages to the temple to fulfill the daily pooja requirements of the temple.
The temple was constructed in
Dravidian style architecture. The sanctum-sanctorum of the temple features Sri
Venkataramana Swamy, to its south west is Sri Anjaneya Swamy and Sri
Mahalakshmi Sannidi features to its north west.
The temple’s stone walls around
the sanctum and the sanctum represents the Girija
kalyana featuring various idols including Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara,
saptha matrukas, saptha rishis and ashta dikpalakas.
The temple also features four huge
pillars with amazing carvings of Navaranga sculptures.
During British regime, British
soldiers used to perform the parade in the ground which was opposite to the
temple.
An interesting fact which is told about
the temple is, in 1791 during Mysore war, aimed bullets at Tipu Sultan by
British army under the instructions of Lord Carnvalis hit the temples Garudagamba (Pillar) and saved the kings
life. The very fact made Tipu Sultan and Hyder having enormous respect towards
the temple and making it represent Hindu and Muslim unity.
Sri Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadeyar performed puja in this temple on 15-10-1811 before conducting a special durbar in Tipu Sultan Summer Palace.
Car Festival
Every year in the month May or
June (Vrushabha Masa, Pubba Nakshatra), Car Festival of the Lord takes place in
the temple.
Puja Timings
Abhisheka from 9 am to 10.30 am
Archana from 10.30 am to 2pm and
from 7 pm to 8.30 pm
On Saturdays Archanas from 9 am to
12 noon and 6 pm to 9.30 pm.
Other Attractions
Nearby tourist place from the
temple is Tipu Sultan Summer Palace which is behind the temple and Bull Temple
and Ramakrishna Mutt are nearer to the temple.
Location
The temple is located near to City market, which is having very frequent bus facilities from every corner of the city.