Famous Temples in India

SRI SRINIVASA TEMPLE

Kallikoppalu, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Share

God

Karigirivasa is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is 6 feet in height, on the left of the main deity is Yoga Srinivasa and on the right are Bhoga Srinivasa idols. Lord Srinivasa manifested himself 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
Srirangapattana Bus stand
5.7 KM 08212424995
Shrirangapattana Rail way station
7.8 KM 139
Mysore Airport
32.6 KM 0821-2596802

Architecture

The name Karighatta translates to "Elephant Hill" in Kannada. The hill has a Hindu temple devoted to a form of Hindu god Vishnu, called "Karigirivasa". This deity is also referred to as "Lord Srinivasa" and is also called "Bairagi Venkataramana". The epithet ‘Bairagi’ for this idol is derived from the fact that when ‘alankara’ (flower decoration) is done to the deity, the deity looks like a Bairagi (mendicant). Bairagi Venkataramana temple is facing in East direction and has a Kalyana Mandapa. The entrance to the temple through huge wooden doors leads to the main shrine which is quadrangular in shape. The statue of Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Srinivasa is installed facing the main deity along with the Garudastamba/the pillar of Garuda. A stone Vishnu Pada/footprint of the lord is present behind the temple.

Religious Significance

Karighatta is referred to in Varaha Purana as Nilachala which means Blue Mountain. It is said that when Sri Mahavishnu took the form of a boar during Varaha Avathara, he shook off some of his hair here. The hair grew into Dharbha grass around the temple. There are two legends associated with the temple. One says that an elephant called Kari killed four maidens who were bathing in a lake here and Sage Kutsamuni undertook a penance to bring the girls back to life. Lord Srinivasa granted his wish. The legend goes back to Treta-yuga, during the reign of Lord Ramachandra. Lord Ramachandra was constructing a bridge to Lanka in order to save mother Sita. To build the bridge, the entire monkey army was searching for stones and boulders. The powerful monkeys were bringing hills for the construction. Sugriva, the king of monkeys was also in search of such a hill. While searching, he came across the seven sacred hills of Tirumala and uprooted the Nilachala hill of Sheshachala mountain range. While carrying this sacred hill, he passed over the holy confluence of the Kaveri River. The devotees of Lord Vishnu who were performing penances at this place, saw that he was carrying Nilachala. They immediately stopped him and requested him not to take the Mountain for the purpose of construction. They narrated to him the greatness of this sacred hill. Hearing the glories of Sheshachala, Sugriva left the Hill at this place itself and continued to search for the other hill. This same hill is now known as Karighatta. ‘Kari’ meaning blackish. According to Padma Purana, Chandra – the son Atri, was Sage Brihaspati’s disciple. He fell in love with Brihaspati’s wife Tara. According to the Vedic scriptures, the guru’s wife is considered as one’s mother. Hence to get rid of this sin, Chandra performed severe penances on the banks of Paschimavahini River and would have darshana of the Lord daily at Nilachala. Sage Bodhaya performed severe penances here and achieved qualification to author the Bodhaya dharma-sutras.

Once there was a fierce battle between devatas and the rakshasas. Due to fear of their life rakshasas flew from the battlefield and took the shelter of Khyati, the wife of Bhrigu Muni. Being merciful by nature, she gave them shelter in her ashram. Devatas requested her to send them out but Khyati refused. Devatas complained to Lord Vishnu, who killed her by separating her head from her body using Sudarshana chakra. Feeling separation from his wife, the great sage cursed Lord Vishnu to take birth in bhuloka and suffer separation from his wife. The Supreme Lord graciously accepted this curse. The Lord was feeling sad that he had to kill a woman, especially the wife of a Brahmana and his devotee. Hence to atone himself from this sin, the Lord performed penances under the Ashwattha tree on this Nilachala Mountain. Lord Narasimha advised Bhrigu Muni to atone for a sin he had committed by cursing Lord Vishnu. As advised, Bhrigu Muni started performing penances on the banks of Manikarnika River to please Lord Vishnu. Lord was thus satisfied by his penances and blessed him. Bhrigu Muni requested the Lord to stay on this Mountain and bless devotees.

History

This temple was built in 14th century.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Tours










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

Nearest Temples

SRI NIMISHAMBHA TEMPLE
 Srirangapatna, Karnataka, India

17th-century temple on the banks of the Kaveri River with a colorful, ornate gopuram

Distance: 27.2 KM
SRI RANGANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Shrirangapattana, Karnataka, India

Temple is located on an island in the river Kaveri

Distance: 28.6 KM
SRI NAMBINARAYANA TEMPLE
 Thondanoor, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Idol and the sanctum is said to be over 5500 years old and dates back to the Dwapara Yuga

Distance: 35 KM
SRI CHELUVANARAYANA SWAMY
 Melukote, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple is over 1000 years old

Distance: 39.1 KM
SRI SOUMYAKESHAVA TEMPLE
 Nagamangala, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Temple was constructed in the 12th century by the rulers of the Hoysala empire

Distance: 52.4 KM
SRI LAKSHMI NARAYANA TEMPLE
 Hosaholalu, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Temple can be termed as par excellence of Hoysala architecture

Distance: 64 KM

Nearest Attractions

Trekking KUNTI BETTA
  Kachenahalli, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Legend has that been here during their exile days

Distance:25 KM
Heritage Monuments DARIA DAULAT BAGH
  Srirangapatna, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Translates to Garden of the Sea of Wealth

Distance:27.2 KM
Fort SRIRANGAPATNA FORT
  Srirangapatna, Mandya, Karnataka, India

This Fort displaying an Indo-Islamic style of architecture

Distance:27.2 KM

User Reviews

Map

SRI SRINIVASA TEMPLE

Kallikoppalu, Mandya, Karnataka, India

You can upload a maximum of 15 photos (max 15 MB per Image) of temple and accepted formats are gig, .jpeg,.gif and .pn g. You will be credited with the images and videos If they abide by our photo guidelines and our top contributors ore eligible for discounts on tour packages offered by us.

I certify that the review is based on my own experience on visiting the temple/attraction and have not been paid to write the review, and I don't have any personal or business relationship with anyone managing the temple/attraction. I understand that my review will not be posted if it does not comply with content guidelines of Velpu.com.