Mysore Palace Shveta Varahaswamy Temple, Karnataka

Address

Mysore Palace Shveta Varahaswamy Temple, Karnataka

Agrahara, Chamrajpura,

Mysuru, Karnataka 570004

Moolavar

Varahaswamy

Introduction

The Shweta Varahaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Varaha (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is situated inside the Mysore Palace grounds. Built in Hoysala style, it is one of the ancient temples of the city. The Temple is an architectural beauty with intricate carvings on its doorway, towers and pillars. The Shweta Varahaswamy temple is also known as the Varahaswamy temple. This temple is located at the southern entrance of the Fort. The temple is built in the architectural style followed by the Hoysalas. The shrine of the Goddess has an elegantly carved doorway and intricately carved pillars and tower. The Navaranga has stucco niches at the sides of the entrance. The Navaranga has beautiful mural paintings on its walls. These paintings depict incidents from the Ramayana and the Bhagavata. These paintings especially pay attention to the exploits of Lord Krishna.

Puranic Significance 

The Shweta Varahaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Varaha (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is situated inside the Mysore Palace grounds. Built in Hoysala style, it is one of the ancient temples of the city. The Temple is an architectural beauty with intricate carvings on its doorway, towers and pillars. The Shweta Varahaswamy temple is also known as the Varahaswamy temple. This temple is located at the southern entrance of the Fort. The temple is built in the architectural style followed by the Hoysalas. The shrine of the Goddess has an elegantly carved doorway and intricately carved pillars and tower. The Navaranga has stucco niches at the sides of the entrance. The Navaranga has beautiful mural paintings on its walls. These paintings depict incidents from the Ramayana and the Bhagavata. These paintings especially pay attention to the exploits of Lord Krishna.

Century/Period

1672-1704 A.D

Managed By

Government of Karnataka

Nearest Bus Station

Mysore Palace

Nearest Railway Station

Mysore Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Mysore, Bangalore

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