Yoga LAXMI Narasimha Temple

, Melukote
Karnataka
OVERVIEW OF TEMPLE

. District: Mandya
. Town: Melukote
. Temple Deity: Narasimha

. Yoga Narasimha Temple at Melukote is one of the prime attractions of this Hindu religious spot.

. Situated under the Pandavpura Taluk in the Mandya district of Karnataka, the impressive temple
stands on top of a hill at a height of 1777 metres above the sea level.

. The historic temple attracts devotees due to its architectural beauty, serene surroundings and
religious significance.
INTRODUCTION

. The majestic temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity, Narasimha.

. The temple houses an idol of Narasimha in a seated position with the Yogapatta.

. The temple is considered to be one of the seven holy centres devoted to the worship of
Narasimha.

. Apart from the regular pujas carried out on a daily basis, the temple holds special pujas to
celebrate the Narasimha Jayanthi festival every year.

. The history of the temple dates back to the ancient times.

. The temple was built during the Hoysala kingdom.

. The beauty and religious significance of the temple has always fascinated the common people
and the royalty alike.

. The temple has a huge drum that was donated by Tipu Sultan.

. It has a beautiful bell that was donated by the Mysore Parakalamatha.

. During the rule of the erstwhile Wodeyar Kings of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wodeyar III had donated
a gold crown to the temple deity.
Yoga Narasimha Temple – Architecture

. The temple has twin hills, with the one of Yoga

Narasimha called the Periya malai (big hill) 750 ft
(230 m) tall and occupying an area of 1.25 acres
(5,100 m2).

. The top of the hill is approached through a

flight of 1,305 steps. The temple at the top
measures 200 ft (61 m) by 150 ft (46 m) and has a
five-tiered gateway tower, the rajagopuram

. Narasimha sits in a Yogic posture in a shrine

facing East and is called Yoga Narasimha Swamy.

. The vimana, the tapering roof over the sanctum

is called Hemakoti Viamanam. There is a separate
shrine for his consort Amrithavalli Thayaar.

. Yoga Anjenayar Swamy temple of Hanuman

(Anjaneya) is present in the second hill called
Chinna malai (small hill) 350 ft (110 m) tall.
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ELIVATION AND PLAN