Good original writing . Ought to have gone there or your relation. Or else one cannot write so originally Stambam, History and sanctum are written from own research and onsite observations which cannot be assailed at all Keep writing When do you propose to go to another narasimha temple Let us know Awaiting the ORIGINAL PATTANAM PODI PROVIDED BY GK
On Mon, 15 Sept 2025 at 11:31, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote: > MAREHALLI SHRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE, MANDYA DISTRICT-KARNATAKA > STATE- COMPILED > > Dear friends, > > The Marehalli Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located in Malavalli > taluk of Mandya district of Karnataka and is a revered religious site with > deep historical and spiritual significance. > > Dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, the temple is a > sacred pilgrimage centre for devotees across Karnataka and neighbouring > states. The presiding deity, Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, symbolizes > protection, courage, and the triumph of good over evil, making the temple a > place of solace and strength for worshippers. > > Today my posting is about this temple. Hope a divine reading. > > Gopalakrishnan 15-09-2025. > > Introduction > > Marehalli Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple in the > Marehalli village of the Tumkur district in Karnataka, India. The temple is > dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and is > considered one of the region’s most important religious sites. The temple, > Marehalli, Malavalli, Karnataka, Located 2 Kms away from Malavallli town. > The 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. * > > Legend > > 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. > > History > > The temple has a long and fascinating history, dating back several > centuries. It is believed to have been built during the *Hoysala dynasty > in the 12th century AD* and has undergone several renovations and > restorations over the years. > > Architecture > > One of the most unique features of Marehalli Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy > Temple is its architecture. The temple *is built in the Dravidian style*, > with intricate carvings and sculptures adorning its walls and pillars. The > temple is also known for its colourful and vibrant decor, with brightly > painted ceilings and walls. > > It is believed to be several centuries old, with inscriptions and > historical references suggesting it dates back to the times of the > Vijayanagara Empire. > > The temple complex is surrounded by lush greenery and is situated near the > river Shimsha, adding to its serene and spiritual ambiance. It is not only > a place of worship but also a cultural landmark that reflects the artistic > and devotional heritage of the region. > > The temple faces east with a 40-foot Garuda gamba / deepasthambham, > Balipeedam, and *Thulasi madam*. On the left is a Vijayanagara period > 16-pillared Mandapam and on the right is a 4-pillared mandapam. *Sri > Veera Anjaneyar Sannadhi immediately after the entrance mottai gopuram*. > In the mukha mandapam Garuda, Dwajasthambam and balipeedam. The temple > might have a Raja gopuram and the Kodi pens ( Ganga and Yamuna ) reliefs > are kept as loose sculptures on the right side of the entrance. *There is > Shiva Temple on the right side of the entrance.* > > Sanctum > > The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, and Mukamandapa was > built during Chozha King Rajaraja-I, in the 10th Century. The sanctum is on > a virutha kumuda adhistanam with kapotam and Yazhivari. An ekathala vimana > is over the sanctum. > > Chief deity > > The temple’s main deity is Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, whom, thousands of > devotees worship annually. *Moolavar Lakshmi Narasimha is with Lakshmi on > his lap* in a sitting posture. Moolavar is also called Mudukappa and > Soumiya Narasimhaswamy > > Sub deities > > The temple also houses several other shrines dedicated to Hindu deities, > *including > Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati. * > > Festivals > > The temple is also known for its annual festival, held in honour of Lord > Lakshmi Narasimha. The festival, known as the *Brahmotsava,* is a grand > celebration that attracts thousands of devotees from all over Karnataka and > neighbouring states. The festival features traditional music, dance > performances, elaborate processions, and rituals. > > *Narasimha Jayanti* is another grand ritual during which , traditional > music, and cultural programs are organized. > > These events not only reinforce religious devotion but also foster > community bonding and the preservation of ancient customs. The temple plays > a vital role in the spiritual life of the local community. > > Tourist destination > > Marehalli Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is also a popular tourist > destination. Visitors can explore the intricate carvings and sculptures > that adorn the temple’s walls and pillars and marvel at its ornate > architecture. > > Timings > > 9 am–2 pm > > History of Marehalli > > Marehalli was an Agraharam during Ganga’s period and later named Rajasraya > Vinnagaram during Rajaraja-I (985- 1012 CE), of the Chozha dynasty. With > the victory of the Hoysalas over Chozhas at Talakad, the agrahara was > passed on to them and was subsequently ruled successively by Vijayanagara, > Hyder Ali, and Tippu Sultan and later by the Wodeyars of Mysore, in that > order. > > Some of the salient features of this temple are… > > *n the 108 pillared prakara sannadhi for Bhudevi, Sri Neela Devi, > Nammalvar, Vedantha Desikar.*At the entrance of the main complex on the > right side is *a Shiva Temple with two thala vimana* constructed after > Chozha's rule and later maintained by Hoysalas. The sanctum sanctorum > consists of a sanctum, antarala, and an ardha/Navranga mandapa. The > temple’s pond with neerazhi mandapa is on the roadside. > > Administration > > The temple is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. > > How to reach: > > The temple is 43 km from Mandya and 34 km from Kollegal. > > Nearest Bus Station-Marehalli > > Nearest Railway Station-Madikeri > > Nearest Airport=Mysore > > Address > > Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Marehalli, Malavalli, > Karnataka 571463 > > Contact details: > > The landline numbers 089718 06449 and 08231 242277 may be contacted > for further details. > > e-mail address: [email protected] > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/13986490.2335322.1757916071128%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/13986490.2335322.1757916071128%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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