Lakshmi
Narasimha Temple, Bhadravati, Karnataka
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Bhadravati City in Bhadravati Taluk in Shivamogga District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is situated on the banks of Bhadra river. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India. The town of Bhadravathi is also famous for its steel plant called as Vishveshwarya Iron and Steel Limited (VISL), it was earlier known as Mysore Iron and Steel Limited.
Legends
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brief details, please refer below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/12/lakshmi-narasimha-temple-bhadravati-legends.html
History
The temple was built in 12th century CE by King Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala Dynasty. The temple was extensively renovated by Veera Narasimha, grandson of Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana in 13th century CE. Bhadravati was called as Benkipura / Vankipura during ancient times.
The Temple
For brief details, please refer
below link;
https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/12/lakshmi-narasimha-temple-bhadravati-temple.html
Temple Opening Time
The temple opens early in the
morning at 6.00 am to the visitors. The temple is closed at the afternoon. The
temple again opens at 6.30 pm at evening and closes at 9 pm.
Festivals
Dussehra (Sep-Oct), Navaratri (Mar-Apr
& Sep-Oct) and Vaikunta Ekadasi (Dec-Jan) are the festivals celebrated
here.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 1
Km from Bhadravati Bus Stand, 1 Km from Bhadravathi Railway Station, 20 Kms
from Shivamogga, 21 Kms from Tarikere, 202 Kms from Mangaluru, 191 Kms from Mangaluru
Airport and 283 Kms from Bengaluru. Bhadravati is situated on Shivamogga to Tarikere
route.
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