Melukote Yoga Narasimha Temple, Karnataka

Address

Melukote Yoga Narasimha Temple, Melkote Main Road, District Mandya, Melukote, Karnataka 571431

Diety

Sri Yoga Narasimha

Introduction

Melukote is located in the Mandya district of Karnataka. It is considered a highly sacred place in South India. Melukote lies at a distance of 51 kms from Mysore and 133 kms from Bangalore. It is in the Pandavapura taluka and famous for the Sri Yoga Narasimha Temple. The temple is located on the top of the hill. The King of Mysore had presented a gold crown to the Lord. On the top of the hill is an attractive Melkote Narasimha temple dedicated to Lord Yoga Narasimha. The place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram.

Puranic Significance

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. A section of the Mandayam Iyengar community. The majestic temple is dedicated to the 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.

Special Features

It is believed that the image of Yoga Narasimha temple at Melkote was installed by Prahlada himself. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III presented a gold crown to Lord Yoga Narasimha. It is believed that the saint Ramanuja stayed here for 12 years and it thus became a prominent location for Brahmins.