Venugopalaswamy Temple, Devanahalli, Karnataka

Venugopalaswamy Temple, Devanahalli, Karnataka

Venugopalaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Devanahalli Town in Bangalore Rural District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. The Temple is located inside the Devanahalli Fort. It is considered as the oldest temple in the town. Devanahalli is also called Devanapura (the abode of gods).

Legends

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/06/venugopalaswamy-temple-devanahalli-legends.html

History

The temple is constructed in the Dravidian style and belongs to the post Vijayanagara empire period. The temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. There are two idols of Lord Vishnu can be seen at the sides of the gopuram. These idols are believed to be of the Ganga era. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Garuda can be seen immediately after the Rajagopuram, facing the sanctum.

The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala, Maha Mandapa and Mukha Mandapa. The Pillars of the Mukha Mandapa have sculptures of horsemen with swords unsheathed. The Maha Mandapa has four black-stoned pillars carved with sculptures of Hayagriva, dancing female figures with attendant musicians, a conch blower, a kinnara with the lower portion of his body in bird form, a huntress removing a thorn from her leg, etc.

The Sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Venugopala Swamy in standing posture. The vimana over the sanctum is of three tiers. The outer walls of the temple are richly decorated with friezes, depicting various scenes from the Ramayana and Krishna Leela. The northern and southern walls narrate the entire Bala Kandam.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 7.00 AM to 01.00 PM and 6.00 PM to 8.00 PM.

Festivals

Chaitra Poornima during April is celebrated here with much fanfare.

Contact

Venugopalaswamy Temple

Devanahalli,

Bangalore Rural District

Karnataka – 562 110

Phone: +91 9886536673

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 250 metres from Devanahalli Bommawara Gate Bus Stop, 750 metres from Devanahalli Railway Station, 1 Km from Devanahalli New Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Bengaluru Airport and 37 Kms from Bengaluru. The temple is situated on Bengaluru to Hyderabad route (NH 44) and located close to Bengaluru Airport.

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