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CHAMARAJESHWARA TEMPLE

Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, India

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God

The main deity of this temple is Chamarajeshwara Swamy, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and Here deity is in the Linga type of sculptor.

Interesting Facts

  • The temple is famous for its huge enclosure with golden pinnacles and other important shrines.
  • Few of its sculptors were also brought from Srirangapatinam and kept here.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

 

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Chamrajnagar Bus stand
550 MTRS 08226-225999
Chamarajanagar Railway Station
1.4 KM 099161 67917
Coimbatore International Airport
130 KM 0422-2592 155

Architecture

Temple with Lord Shiva, Chamundeswari and Annapoorani situated in Chamaraja nagar, Chamarajanagar name comes from ruler Chamaraja Wodeyar. Chamarajeshwara Temple is facing in East direction and the Hoysala architecture is show cased in the 70 feet height five tier Rajagopuram with five scintillating brass Kalasha. Chamarajeshwara temple located in Chamarajanagar in Karnataka is a splendid depicture of the Dravidian architecture. The temple has a Hoysala design architecture with various paintings with colored adhesive sections from the various mythological chapters. Lord Ganesha on the left and Goddess Chamundeshwari on the right side at the entrance welcomes the devotees. Nandi idol made of concrete covered with an iron shield is placed right in front of Lord Shiva at the entrance. A huge praakara or an enclosure wall that resembles the fort encompass the whole temple containing the 64 sculptures of Gods and Goddesses. Inside the Sanctum Sanctorum is Lord Shiva, then Lord Snapana Ganapati which is the bathing Ganesha at Navarang and six lingas in different niches. This temple has two mantapam’s, the Mukha Mantapa (open pillared hall) and the Nandi Mantapam. All the Mantapas have carved sculptures of God and Goddess. The temple has a huge inscription slab at the Janana Mantap which throws information on the origin of King Chamarajendra Wodeyar. The prime deity is brought from Shiva linga made and brought from Sringeri.

History

The temple was built with the blessings of Adi Shankaracharya, founder of the Advaita Siddhanta. This temple was built by Mysore Maharajas in 18th century, during reign of Krishna Raja Wodeyar in remembrance of Jaya Chamarajendra Wodeyar. This temple was renovated in the year 1828.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 07:30 AM - 11:30 AM 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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CHAMARAJESHWARA TEMPLE

Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, India

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