Mukthi Natheshwara Temple, Binnamangala, Karnataka

Mukthi Natheshwara Temple, Binnamangala, Karnataka

Mukthi Natheshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Binnamangala locality of Nelamangala Town near Bengaluru City in Nelamangala Taluk in Bengaluru Rural District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is one of the lesser known Chola temples in Karnataka. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple was constructed in 1110 CE during the reign of Chola Emperor Kulothunga Chola I (1070 – 1122 CE) as per the inscription in the temple.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and situated at a lower level from the surrounding ground level. Dwaja Sthambam can be seen in front of the temple. Nandi can be seen on a platform facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapa and mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa has four pillars and can be reached after climbing five steps. Carvings of ashta dikpalas can be seen on the ceiling of the mandapa.  The sanctum enshrines the presiding, Mukthi Natheshwara in the form of Shiva Lingam.

The vimana over the sanctum follows dravidian style of architecture and is of single tier. The exterior of the temple is decorated with carvings of Vishnu, Nataraja, Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Venugopala, Mahishasura Mardini, various other Hindu deities and pilasters. There is an inscriptional slab situated in front of the temple recording the construction of the temple.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 07.00 am to 01.00 pm and 05.30 pm to 08.30 pm.

Connectivity

The temple is located 4 Kms from Nelamangala Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Nelamangala Railway Station, 23 Kms from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station, 23 Kms from Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station, 26 Kms from Bengaluru and 44 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated on Nelamangala to Bengaluru route.

Location