Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Hosaholalu, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Hosaholalu, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narayana Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Hosaholalu Village in Krishnarajapet Taluk in Mandya District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the lesser known Hoysala temples of Karnataka. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was built in 1250 CE by King Vira Someshwara of Hoysala dynasty. The architectural style is similar to the temples in Somanathapura, Nuggehalli, Javagal and Haranahalli. The temple was renovated during Vijayanagara rule.

The Temple

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Festivals

Rangadahabba, a fair in honour of Lord Anjaneya is held in the temple premises during the month of April every year. This fair is similar to Holi as the people spray saffron water on each other.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Krishnarajapet, 3 Kms from Krishnarajapet, 13 Kms from Akkihebbalu Railway Station, 19 Kms from Bherya, 42 Kms from Srirangapatna, 59 Kms from Mysuru, 60 Kms from Mandya, 67 Kms from Mysuru Airport, 162 Kms from Bengaluru and 192 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is situated at the outskirts of Krishnarajapet Town on the Krishnarajapet to Bherya route.

Location