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Teerthayatra - 20th March 2016.
Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli Malavalli, Karnataka Tourism
Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Marehalli, Malavalli, Karnataka tourism. Located 2 Kms away from Malavallli town.this is an ancient stone carved temple of great heritage and historic importance. the Marehalli Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple is one among the prominent Narasimhaswamy Temple in Mandya District. Belonging to the Sri Vaishnava tradition. The temple is 1200 years old.
Built during the 10th century and renovated by Raja Raja chola 1st. The temple exists amidst thick greenery in an area of around 12 acres. It is believed that long ago two sages by name Suyagna and Lambakarna performed yagnas and tapasyas where the temple exists now. The lord Narasimhaswamy pleased with their devotion appeared in their dream and assured that he would reside there. The place was earlier known was Gajaranya Kshetra. The deity Narasimhaswamy swamy locally known as Marehalli Mudukappa is also known as sowmya Narasimhaswamy.
The temple complex consists of the “Amrutheshwara” temple at the entrance two mantapas on either side of the temple. Facing the main structure is the 40 feet long Garuda Gamba and Brundawana. An Anjuneyaswamy Temple at the left followed by Pathalankana and Ganesh temple are at the main entrance of the temple. The Bhoodevi and Neeladevi deities are also worshipped here. Surrounded by 108 pillars and ankanas. The Navaranga leads to the sanctun sanctorum. Of the temple called the Shukanasini Mantapa. Where the lord is seated with Goddess Lakshmi on his left lap. Prominent among the belief is that an “Amruthakalasha” lies beneath the lotus feet of Goddess Lakshmi. Which when invoked with devotion full fills all desires.
Being an old agrahara during the time of Gangas, Marehalli was known as Rajasraya Vinnagaram during the time of Rajaraja I (985-1012 AD) of the Chola dynasty. With the victory of the Hoysalas over Cholas at Talkad, the agrahara passed to them and was subsequently ruled successively by Vijayanagara, and later by the Wodeyars of Mysore, Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan in that order.
The temple built during the reign of Rajaraja Chola has on plan a garbhagriha, an antarala and a mukhamandapa in east-west orientation enclosed by a pillared prakara. In the sanctum, is enshrined an image of Lakshminarasimha. The temple subsequently was renovated and restored during the Hoysala and Vijayanagara periods. The temple has an imposing mahadvara of the typical Vijayanagara style. Another small Siva shrine is present to the north-east of the complex. Delineating Chola features, it contains an inscription on the foundation. It comprises of a garbhagriha preceded by an antarala and navaranga. Above the sanctum is a squattish Dravida vimana of brick and lime. The entrance leading from north and a pillared mandapa to the south-east are other edifices in this complex.
PLACES AROUND SRI LAKSHMINARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE are Shivana Samudra Barachukki Jalapatha , Gaganachukki Jalapatha , Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Mudukuthore , Panchalingeshwara Temple, Talakadu .
The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are are Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, 18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.
Vaidyanatheshwara temple, Maddur
Vaidyanathapura is a village situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Maddur town in the Mandya district of the state of Karnataka, India. The village is situated on the banks of the Shimsha River, a tributary of the Kaveri river and houses the temple of Vaidyanatheswara.
The main presiding deity is srivaidynatheshwara, belief is main protector of temple and devotees is the Sarpent residing in the temple always, which is safeguarding every devotee coming to temple with good faith and noble devotion.
Legend says that the main deity has cured many illnesses and a great solace to his devotees and has been keeping them safe and happy.
Being a temple held with great reverence and faith among the Hindu population, and despite holding a pristine history of uncounted ancience, the main deity lord vaidyanatheshwara is swaysmbhu lingam.we can get to know That many emperors visited the temple referring to inscriptions period of RajaRajaChola, Gangarajas, hoysala Vishnuvarshana the 2nd Krishnadevaraya..shripurusha..