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Friday, December 23, 2022

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Bhadravati, Karnataka

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

For 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.

Location

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