Pataleswara Temple, Talakadu, Karnataka

Pataleswara Temple, Talakadu, Karnataka

Pataleswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in 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

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The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. It is situated 20 feet below the ground level surrounded by sand dunes. The temple is surrounded by a boundary wall to protect it from the surrounding sand dunes. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. The Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam were from Ganga period. The pillars of the manḍapas are angular at the base and octagonal at the shaft, a common feature in Ganga style. Presiding Deity is called as Pataleswara / Vasukiswara and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

The unique thing about this Linga is that it changes colors. It changes to red at dawn, turns to black in the afternoon and changes to white during night. The sanctum contains a Chola inscription in its wall. It might have been inscribed after the victory over the Gangas. Sculptures of Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, Vishnu Simhavahini Durga and Bhairava of Ganga period can be seen in the Maha Mandapa. There are few Lingas and sculptures dating to Ganga era can be found beneath a tree in the temple premises.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 08.00 a.m in the morning till 06.30 p.m in the evening.

Religious Significance

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Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Talakadu Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Kollegal, 17 Kms from Tirumakudalu Narasipura, 19 Kms from Belakavadi, 27 Kms from Somanathapura, 50 Kms from Mysuru, 51 Kms from Mysuru Junction Railway Station, 56 Kms from Mysuru Airport and 133 Kms from Bengaluru. Talakadu is situated on Tirumakudalu Narasipura to Belakavadi route.

Location