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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Vijaya Narayana Temple, Gundlupet, Karnataka

Vijaya Narayana Temple, Gundlupet, Karnataka

Vijaya Narayana Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Gundlupet Town in Gundlupet Taluk in Chamarajanagar District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. Presiding Deity is called as Vijaya Narayana and Mother is called as Kamalavathi Thayar. The temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.



History

The temple is believed to be built by the Western Gangas during 10th century CE. The temple was extensively renovated by Hoysalas and Vijayanagara Kingdom. As per local tradition, the presiding deity is consecrated by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana to commemorate his victory over the Cholas at Talakadu.



The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antarala, Artha Mandapa, Maha Mandapa and Mukha Mandapa. The Mukha Mandapa has an impressive row of Yali pillars that depict warriors riding lions. Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthambam can be found in Mukha Mandapam facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Vijaya Narayana. He is housed in the sanctum in standing posture.


Mother is called as Kamalavathi Thayar. She is housed in a separate shrine in Maha Mandapa. Utsava Idols are kept in Antrala. Idols of Azhwars can be seen in the Ardha Mandapa. Idols of Parasu Vasudeva with his consorts Sridevi & Bhudevi, Maha Lakshmi and Andal can be seen in Maha Mandapa. Idols of Anantha, Garuda, Vishwaksena, Hanuman, Durga, Yoga Dakshinamurthy and Sapta Matrikas can be seen in the temple premises.


Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 a.m to 12.00 noon and 04.00 p.m to 08.30 p.m.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 metres from Gundlupet Bus Stand, 34 Kms from Chamarajanagar, 36 Kms from Nanjangud, 50 Kms from Mysuru Airport, 59 Kms from Mysuru, 99 Kms from Ooty, 199 Kms from Bengaluru and 240 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated in Gundlupet town on Mysuru to Ooty route.

Location

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