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 Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple. History of Melukote It is believed that the […]
Yoga Narasimha Temple, Melukote
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 […]
Thirunarayanapuram Temple
District: Mandya Town: Melkote Temple: Thirunarayanapuram Temple Thirunayanapuram Temple Thirunayanapuram Temple – Overview The Thirunarayanapuram temple is ideally located on the Cauvery banks of the Mandya district. This temple is a very popular Vaishnavite temple and as per mythological stories, the Sanatkumaras brought the idol of Sri Narayana and installed it at Melkote, hence the […]
Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple
District: Mandya Town: Melkote Temple: Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple is in Melukote town, Mandya district in Karnataka. Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple – Overview The Cheluvanarayana Swamy temple is a famous temple that has more religious than architectural significance. Also known as Thirunarayanapura, it is located on top of the rocky Yadugiri […]
Vairamudi Brahmotsava
On April 4th 2009, Vairamudi Brahmostava will be celebrated at Melkote. This is an annual festival which gathers more than 2 lakh devotees of Lord Cheluva Narayana. Thirunarayana Puram another name for Melkote adorns a festive grandeur on this day when the Lord adorns the legendary diamond studded crown, the Vaira Mudi. It is believed […]
