The
Champakadhama Temple is located in a distance of 20 km from Bangalore in
Bannerghatta. This historical Champakadhama temple at Bannerghatta is dedicated
to Lord Champakadhama incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple attracts huge
number of devotees from Bangalore city and surroundings.
The
Temple is maintained by Government of Karnataka. It houses unique stone
scriptures. Champakadhama is another name of Lord Rama or Vishnu.
The
history of the temple dates back to 12th century. As per the inscriptions found
here, it is believed that the Champakadhama Temple was built in 1257 during
Hoysala period under the ruler Tamilarasa. You can also see the writing which
belongs to the 12th century as soon as you enter the temple premises.
The shrine houses idol of Lord Champakadhama along with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Bhoodevi. You can also visit temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha and Lord Sampangi on a hillock located behind the Champakadhama temple.