Mysore Palace Trinesvaraswamy Temple, Karnataka

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Mysore Palace Trinesvaraswamy Temple, Karnataka

Mysore Palace, Agrahara,

Chamrajpura, Mysuru,

Karnataka 570004

Moolavar

Trinesvaraswamy

Introduction

• Location: Northeast corner of a fort within the Mysore Palace Complex.
• Legend: Sage Trinabindu performed penance at the temple site, and in response to his devotion, Lord Shiva appeared and consecrated a lingam, which became known as Trinesvara.

Puranic Significance:

• Historical Construction: The temple is believed to have been built before 1578 by Raja Wodeyar.
• Renovation and Expansion: The Maharajas of Mysore, particularly Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar, expanded and renovated the temple.
  • He constructed a verandah and consecrated five Lingas and several deities, including Dakshinamurthy.

Architectural Features:

• Mahadwara (Main Entrance): Originally featured a huge gopura (tower), which was ruined in the 18th century. The entrance has two niches with images of Bhairava and Ganapati.
• Prakara (Enclosure): Several small shrines dedicated to deities like Suryanarayana, Parvati, Chamundeswari, and Shankaracharya.
• Navaranga (Hall):
  • Two entrances (South and West).
  • A metallic image of Lord Shiva facing the south entrance, flanked by niches housing Lord Ganesha statues.
  • Niches on the southern wall contain idols of Virabhadra and Dakshinamurthy.
• Statues of the Wodeyar rulers like Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar and Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar can be found inside the temple complex.

Sthala Purana (Local Legend):

• Sage Trinabindu performed penance at this spot to please Lord Shiva, who appeared and consecrated a lingam.
• The statue of Lord Shiva in the temple has four hands, holding:
  • A rosary, Rudra Veena, a book, and a Chinmudra (teaching pose).
• Pedestal Sculptures: Features seven sages.
• Statues of Wodeyar Rulers are placed in niches within the Prakara near the south entrance.

Festivals and Devotion:

• Shivaratri: The temple attracts large crowds during Shivaratri. Special prayers are offered every three hours during the night, continuing till dawn.

Century/Period

1578

Managed By

Government of Karnataka

Nearest Bus Station

Mysore Palace

Nearest Railway Station

Mysore

Nearest Airport

Mysore, Bangalore

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