Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Marehalli, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Marehalli, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Marehalli Village in Malavalli Taluk in Mandya District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Lord Narasimha was locally known as Marehalli Mudukappa / Sowmya Narasimha Swamy. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

As per legend, two sages namely Suyagna and Lambakarna performed intense penance on Lord Narasimha in this place. Pleased with their devotion, Lord Narasimha appeared in their dreams and assured that he would take his abode here.

History

This temple was built by Chola Emperor Rajaraja Chola I (985 – 1012 CE) after his victory over Western Chalukyan King Satyashraya (997 – 1008 CE). Rajaraja Chola I acquired the title Rajasraya after this victory. ). The temple was called as Rajasraya Vinnagaram in the inscriptions. The 108 pillared mandapam and other shrines were built during the reigns of Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Kingdom and Mysore Wadiyar dynasty. There are about twenty five inscriptions found in this temple.

Inscriptions belonged to the Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Kingdom and Mysore Wadiyar dynasty can be seen in the temple. Inscriptions of Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in Tamil and Kannada can be found in the temple. An inscription of Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana dated to 1148 CE records the gift of a village named Kanchanur of Vadakarai Nadu to this temple. This inscription was in Tamil and the deity was called as Narasingha Perumal. Marehalli was earlier known as Gajaranya Kshetra.

The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2024/07/lakshmi-narasimha-swamy-temple-marehalli-temple-complex.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 02.00 PM and 05.00 PM to 07.00 PM.

Contact

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple,

Marehalli, Malavalli Taluk,

Mandya District – 571 463

Karnataka, India

Phone: +91 8231 242 277 

Mobile: +91 89718 06449

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 3 Kms from Malavalli, 3 Kms from Malavalli Bus Stand, 33 Kms from Kollegal, 33 Kms from Mandya, 52 Kms from Mysuru, 59 Kms from Mysuru Airport and 108 Kms from Bengaluru. The temple is situated on Mandya to Kollegal route via Malavalli.

Location