Arkeshwara Temple, Talakadu, Karnataka

Arkeshwara Temple, Talakadu, Karnataka

Arkeshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Vijayapura, an outskirt of Talakadu Town in Mysuru District in Karnataka, India. This Temple is considered as one of the Pancha Linga Sthalams of Talakadu. This temple  is situated on the banks of Cauvery river. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

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History

The was believed to be built during Kulothunga Chola I and had been extensively renovated by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, the king of the princely state of Mysore, during the British Raj in India. The temple is protected as monument of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east, but the entrance is from the southern side. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Arkeshwara and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. There is a Vaastu Yantram attached to a rock at the entrance of the temple. There is a strange belief that cows suffering from any disease can be cured if tied to that rock. There are shrines for Durga, Bhairavar and Abhayangara Lingam in the temple premises.

Festivals

Rathasaptami is celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.

Religious Significance

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Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Talakadu Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Kollegal, 13 Kms from Belakavadi, 21 Kms from Tirumakudalu Narasipura, 30 Kms from Somanathapura, 54 Kms from Mysuru, 55 Kms from Mysuru Junction Railway Station, 60 Kms from Mysuru Airport and 134 Kms from Bengaluru. The Temple is situated on Tirumakudalu Narasipura to Belakavadi route.

Location