Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Sindhaghatta, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Sindhaghatta, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narayana Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Sindhaghatta Village in Krishnarajapet Taluk in Mandya District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was constructed by Hoysala King Veera Ballala II in 1179 CE. Sindhaghatta was an important town during the Hoysala Empire.

The Temple

The temple is facing towards east with a mahadvara. A tall Garuda pillar can be seen in front of the mahadvara outside the temple. The temple stands on a raised platform (jagati). There are steps from the ground level to the jagati. Miniature shrines can be seen on either side at the entrance steps. The platform provides ample space for the devotess to circumbulate the temple. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, navaranga and mukha mandapa.

The mukha mandapa is open hall supported by six pillars and four pilasters. The mukha mandapa is provided with kakshasana on either side of the steps. The sanctum is square on plan. The sanctum enshrines the image of the presiding deity, Lakshminarayana. The vimana over the sanctum is of singe tier. The exterior of the temple is devoid of any decoration. There is an  inscription on the entrance corridor.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 8 Kms from Krishnarajpete Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Krishnarajpete, 36 Kms from Pandavapura, 37 Kms from Pandavapura Railway Station, 40 Kms from Channarayapatna, 60 Kms from Mysuru, 73 Kms from Mysuru Airport, 151 Kms from Bengaluru and 175 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated at about 9 Kms to the east of Krishnarajpete on Pandavapura to Channarayapatna route.

Location