Chintamani Narasimha Swamy Temple, Koodli, Karnataka

Chintamani Narasimha Swamy Temple, Koodli, Karnataka

Chintamani Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Koodli Village in Shivamogga Taluk in Shivamogga District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Koodli is situated at the confluence of Tunga river and Bhadra river. Koodli is considered as the birthplace of the mighty Tungabhadra river. Koodli is also known as Varanasi of the south.

Legends

It is believed that the image of Chintamani Narasimha Swamy was installed and worshipped by Prahlada.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. Deepa Sthamba can be found in front of the rajagopuram. Dhwaja Sthambam and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the rajagopuram. The temple consists of sanctum, vestibule and sabha mandapa. The sabha mandapa has three entrance porches on the northern, southern and eastern side. The sanctum enshrines a saligrama image of Chintamani Narasimha Swamy. The sanctum has a vesara style superstructure (shikara).

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms form Holehonnur Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Holehonnur, 17 Kms from Shivamogga Railway Station, 18 Kms from Shivamogga, 25 Kms from Bhadravathi, 31 Kms from Channagiri, 205 Kms from Mangalore Airport and 293 Kms from Bengaluru. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Holehonnur on Shivamogga to Chitradurga route.

Location