Anantha Padmanabha Temple, Budanur, Karnataka

Anantha Padmanabha Temple, Budanur, Karnataka

Anantha Padmanabha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Budanur Village in Mandya Taluk in Mandya District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the lesser known Hoysala temples of Karnataka. 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 in 13^th century CE by King Narasimha III of Hoysala dynasty. An inscription dated to 1276 CE records the grants made to this temple.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and stands over raised platform. The temple is stellate in plan. A garuda sthamba can be found facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, navaranga and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa is supported by two lathe turned pillars of Hoysala style and two pilasters. The navaranga is a closed mandapa without any windows. The pillars in the navaranga are lathe turned ones with capitals.

The doorways of antarala and sanctum are ornate and have multiple jambs of decoration. There are two subsidiary shrines on either sides of the doorway of the antarala enshrining the images of Ganesha and Lakshmi. The sanctum is rectangular on plan. The sanctum enshrines an image of the presiding deity, Anantha Padmanaba. He is depicted in standing posture unlike the typical reclining posture found in other temples.

He is flanked by his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. The coils of the snake, Anantha forms the prabhavali. All are carved in single stone. He is holding a chakra, ashtbanda, gada and shanka. The vimana over the sanctum is of five tiers. The antrala has a superstructure called sukhanasi. It looks like a shorter extension of the main tower. The exterior walls of the temple are devoid of any decoration except the repetitive geometrical design.

Contact

Anantha Padmanabha Temple,

Budanur, Mandya Taluk,

Mandya District – 571 404

Mobile: +91 96116 95091

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 7 Kms from Mandya Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Mandya Railway Station, 8 Kms from Mandya, 18 Kms from Maddur, 52 Kms from Mysuru, 66 Kms from Mysuru Airport, 98 Kms from Bengaluru and 138 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. Budanur is situated on the Bengaluru to Mysuru bus route.

Location