Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Anekannambadi, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Anekannambadi, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Anekannambadi Village in the Holenarasipur Taluk of Hassan District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. The Temple is considered as one of the lesser known temples of the Hoysala Dynasty. The temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

Anekannambadi was an Agraharam (a place of learning) as per an inscription dated to 1244 CE. The temple was believed to be built in 12^th century CE. The temple is also known to have had served as a home for elephants back in the early 12^th century.

The Temple

The temple is facing towards east. The temple is constructed in trikutachala style, consisting of three sanctums, one each on north, south and west housing Keshava, Lakshmi Narasimha and Gopalakrishna. The main shrine consists of sanctum, antrala, navaranga and mukha mandapa. Only, the main shrine in the west, is provided with antrala, the other two shrines directly opens into the common mandapa (Navaranga). The sanctum is crowned with newly built shikara. Idols of Ganapathi and Mahishasura Mardini can be found in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 22 Kms from Holenarasipur, 23 Kms from Holenarasipur Railway Station, 23 Kms from Holenarasipur Bus Stand, 25 Kms from Krishnarajpete, 55 Kms from Hassan, 62 Kms from Mysuru, 76 Kms from Mysuru Airport, 193 Kms from Bengaluru and 215 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated on Hassan to Mysuru route.

Location