Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Shurpali, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Shurpali, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Shurpali Village in Jamkhandi Taluk in Bagalkot District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is situated amidst cane fields on the banks of river Krishna. This Temple finds mention in the Skanda Purana.

Legends

Shurpali:

As per legend, a sage, an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, used to provide annadhana to the pilgrims regularly. One day, he found that he was not having any grains to prepare the annadhana. He prayed to Lord Narasimha to provide him with the supplies. He instructed him to go to the mid of the river Krishna and could get the requested supplies from Goddess Lakshmi. As instructed, he did and received a Shurpa (Mora) filled with grains from Goddess Lakshmi. Thus, the place came to be called as Shurpali.

Shurpalaya:

As per legend, river goddess Ganga came here to give Shurpa Dana to a brahmin to get relief from the sins she acquired. Hence, the place came to be called as Shurpalaya.

Ashwatha Vriksha:

It is said that Lord Parasurama shed tears out of joy on seeing the beauty of Shurpalaya. The tears when it fell on the ground gave birth to a Peepal tree (Ashwatha Vriksha).

Dakshina Kasi:

Shurpali is also referred to as Dakshina Kashi due the presence of Shiva Temples and eight Theerthas around the area. It is also said that Lord Shiva along with many Yakshas, Gandharvas and Sages are performing Tapasya at this place. Shurpali was the Tapobhumi of Shri Yadavaryaru.

The Temple

This temple is situated on the bank of river Krishna and surrounded by fort like structure. The sanctum enshrines an image of Lakshmi Narasimha. The presiding deity is considered as Kula Deivam for villagers. There is an Ashwatha Vriksham in front of the main deity. There is an Anjaneya idol in the temple premises. It is believed that the idol is one of the 732 idols consecrated by Sri Vyasaraja (1460 – 1539 CE).

Festivals

A big Jatra is observed during Narasimha Jayanti every year in this place.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 14 Kms from Savalagi, 17 Kms from Jamkhandi, 18 Kms from Jamkhandi Bus Stand, 37 Kms from Athani, 74 Kms from Mulvad Railway Station, 87 Kms from Bagalkot, 133 Kms from Kolhapur and 190 Kms from Hubli Airport. The temple is situated on Jamkhandi to Savalagi route.

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Narasimha Temple, Bhatkal, Karnataka

Narasimha Temple, Bhatkal, Karnataka

Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Bhatkal Town in Bhatkal Taluk in Uttara Kannada District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

This temple was built in 1538 CE with donation from Narasimha Kini. Bhatkal was named after the ninth century Jain grammarian Bhattakalanka Deva, who hailed from Haduvalli, the capital of the Saluvas. Bhatkal was also called as Bhatta Kala / Batikula / Bhatkala / Batikala during ancient times. Bhatkal was also mentioned as Vrittapura in a 16^th century CE inscription.

The Temple

The temple consists of sanctum with circumbulatory path, mandapa and front porch. The front porch is supported by two pillars and two pilasters. The mandapa can be entered through balustrade staircase. The ceiling of the mandapa depicts ashta dikpalas on their respective cardinal points. The mandapa and the sanctum are surrounded by stone lattice windows. The doorway of the sanctum is guarded by two dvarapalas on either side. The sanctum enshrines a black stone image of Vishnu in standing posture.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Bhatkal Railway Station and 2.5 Kms from Bhatkal Bus Stand. Bhatkal is located at about 14 Kms from Murdeshwar, 21 Kms from Baindur, 37 Kms from Honnavar, 55 Kms from Kundapura, 88 Kms from Gokarna, 90 Kms from Udupi, 128 Kms from Karwar, 142 Kms from Mangaluru Airport and 144 Kms from Mangaluru. Bhatkal is situated on Karwar to Mangalore route (NH – 66). Bhatkal Railway Station is one of the major railway stations along the Konkan Railway line, which runs between Mumbai and Mangalore.

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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 12^th century CE by King Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala Dynasty. The temple was extensively renovated by Veera Narasimha, grandson of Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana in 13^th 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.

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Chintamani Narasimha Swamy Temple, Koodli, Karnataka

Chintamani Narasimha Swamy Temple, Koodli, Karnataka

Chintamani Narasimha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Koodli Village in Shivamogga Taluk in Shivamogga District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Koodli is situated at the confluence of Tunga river and Bhadra river. Koodli is considered as the birthplace of the mighty Tungabhadra river. Koodli is also known as Varanasi of the south.

Legends

It is believed that the image of Chintamani Narasimha Swamy was installed and worshipped by Prahlada.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. Deepa Sthamba can be found in front of the rajagopuram. Dhwaja Sthambam and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the rajagopuram. The temple consists of sanctum, vestibule and sabha mandapa. The sabha mandapa has three entrance porches on the northern, southern and eastern side. The sanctum enshrines a saligrama image of Chintamani Narasimha Swamy. The sanctum has a vesara style superstructure (shikara).

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms form Holehonnur Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Holehonnur, 17 Kms from Shivamogga Railway Station, 18 Kms from Shivamogga, 25 Kms from Bhadravathi, 31 Kms from Channagiri, 205 Kms from Mangalore Airport and 293 Kms from Bengaluru. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Holehonnur on Shivamogga to Chitradurga route.

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Narasimha Temple, Kubatur, Karnataka

Narasimha Temple, Kubatur, Karnataka

Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kubatur Village Anavatti in Soraba Taluk in Shimoga District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Kubatur was called as Kuppattur, Kuntala Nagara and Kotipura during ancient times.

The Temple

The temple is of recent construction. This temple enshrines an image of Chintamani Narasimha. He is depicted in sitting posture without a crown. He is two armed. His right-hand rests on the raised knee and left hand on thigh.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4.5 Kms from Anavatti, 6 Kms from Anavatti Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Hangal, 30 Kms from Shiralakoppa, 32 Kms from Soraba, 49 Kms from Haveri, 50 Kms from Haveri Railway Station, 101 Kms from Shimoga, 110 Kms from Hubballi Airport and 370 Kms from Bengaluru. The temple is situated at about 4.5 Kms from Anavatti on Anavatti to Hangal route. KSRTC buses and also several private buses are available regularly from Bangalore to Hangal. Buses are available from Hangal to Anavatti. Kubatur is well connected to Anavatti by Auto and other local means of transport.

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Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Vignasanthe, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Vignasanthe, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Vignasanthe Village in Tiptur Taluk in Tumkur District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the lesser known Hoysala temples of Karnataka. The Temple is protected by the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple was built in 1286 CE by three brothers namely Appaya, Gopala and Madhava, who were military generals of the King Narasimha III of Hoysala Dynasty.

The Temple

The temple is constructed in trikutachala style, consisting of three shrines, one each on north, south and west. The western shrine connects to the navaranga via vestibule while the other two shrines connects directly to the navaranga. The navaranga is preceded by an open mukha mandapa. The mukha mandapa is supported by lathe turned half pillars and parapets on either side.

The exterior of the parapet wall, the domical ceiling, the lintel over the entrance and the pillars are profusely decorated. The ceiling of the navaranga (closed hall) is supported by four lathe turned pillars which divide the ceiling into nine decorated bays. The central shrine (western shrine) is the most prominent one. This shrine has a antrala (vestibule) that connects the shrine to the navaranga.

The tower over the central shrine and the vestibule are intact & decorative. The tower over the sanctum is crowned with kalasa on top. The tower is divided into tiers with each tier diminishing in height and culminating in an umbrella like structure. The vestibule has a superstructure called sukhanasi. It looks like a shorter extension of the main tower. The Hoysala crest (emblem of the Sala stabbing a lion) over the sukhanasi is missing.

The lateral shrines are without towers and sukanasis. The inner wall of the shrine is square and plain whereas the outer wall is stellate (star shaped) with numerous recesses and projections that are used for decorative relief. The outer wall of the vestibule is decorative but inconspicuous because it appears like a short continuation of the shrine outer wall.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 16 Kms from Turuvekere, 16 Kms from Turuvekere Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Tiptur, 17 Kms from Tiptur Railway Station, 18 Kms from Tiptur Bus Stand, 80 Kms from Tumkur, 130 Kms from Mysuru, 140 Kms from Bengaluru and 162 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Nonavinakere off the Tiptur to Turuvekere route.

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Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Javagal, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Javagal, Karnataka

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Javagal Town in Arasikere Taluk in Hassan District, in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is considered as one of the lesser known Hoysala temples of Karnataka. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The Temple was built in 1250 CE by the King Vira Someshwara of Hoysala Dynasty. The village is the native place for the former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2022/05/lakshmi-narasimha-temple-javagal-temple.html

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Belavadi, 13 Kms from Halebidu, 15 Kms from Banavara Railway Station, 18 Kms from Banavara, 24 Kms from Arasikere Junction Railway Station, 25 Kms from Arasikere, 29 Kms from Belur, 39 Kms from Chikkamagaluru, 40 Kms from Hassan, 156 Kms from Mysuru, 213 Kms from Bengaluru and 237 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is situated on Halebidu to Banavara route.

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