Shri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple - Maddur Mandya
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🛕 Temple Info
Located on the serene banks of the Shimsha River in Maddur, Karnataka, Shri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple is a divine site steeped in the glory of Sanatana Dharma. Maddur, also known as Arjunapuri and Kadamba-Punya Kshetra, is home to this sacred shrine where Lord Narasimha is worshipped in his most ferocious form. The temple is part of a spiritually vibrant town that also houses the revered Sri Varadaraja Temple and Maduramma Temple.
This ancient temple is revered as one of the Divya Narasimha Kshetras and has been spiritually sanctified by sages, warriors, and divine legends.
💫 Importance
The temple holds a sacred connection with the Mahabharata. It is believed that Arjuna and Lord Krishna visited this site. Arjuna desired to witness the fierce form of Narasimha, and Krishna guided him to this deity. Upon Krishna's request, Lord Brahma installed a Deity of Ugra Narasimha, making this one of the most spiritually potent shrines dedicated to the fierce avatar of Vishnu.
The Ugra Narasimha idol is unique and awe-inspiring — it has eight hands and three eyes, vividly depicting the slaying of Hiranyakashipu. Two hands tear the demon apart, two hold his intestines like a garland, and four bear divine weapons: Sudarshana Chakra, Panchajanya Shankha, Pasha, and Ankusha. Devotees also revere the smaller shrines of Prahlada, Garuda, Sita-Rama-Lakshmana-Hanuman, and the consorts Sowmya Nayaki and Narasimha Nayaki inside the complex.
📜History
This sacred site has been sanctified since the Dwapara Yuga, with mentions in ancient scriptures and local legends. The name Kadamba-Pura stems from Sage Kadamba, who used to perform penance and worship here. The river beside the temple is hence called the Kadamba River.
The temple structure bears the influence of the Hoysala architectural style and was renovated during their reign. It consists of two prakaras — the outer resembling a fortified wall with functional sections like a kitchen and vahana storage, and the inner hosting sanctums of various deities.
According to local lore, the town’s name, Maddur, may have originated from the production of "Maddugundu" (gunpowder) during the Palegara era, or from Goddess Madduramma, whose shrine stands near the Narasimha Temple.
🪔 Pooja Timings
- Morning: 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Evening: 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
- Special Occasion: Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated with grandeur and devotion.
🚌 Transfort Options
Maddur is strategically located on State Highway 17 (SH-17), enroute from Bengaluru to Mysuru, making it easily accessible.
- By Road: Well-connected by buses from Bengaluru, Mandya, and Mysuru.
- By Rail: Maddur Railway Station lies on the Bengaluru-Mysuru line and is regularly served by passenger and express trains.
- Nearby Towns: Channapatna and Mandya are the nearest towns on either side.
🏙️Near By Cities
Mandya
Ramnagar
Mysuru
Bengaluru
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