Yoga and Bhpga Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple - Devarayanadurga Tumakuru
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🛕 Temple Info
Perched on the lush green hills of Devarayanadurga, just 15 km from Tumkur, lies the sacred abode of Shri Lakshminarasimha Swamy. This revered pilgrimage site is home to two divine forms of the Lord—Bhoga Narasimha at the foothills and Yoga Narasimha atop the rocky summit. With its majestic hilltop temples, sacred ponds, and mythological legacy, Devarayanadurga is a divine sanctuary blessed with nature’s serenity and spiritual vibrance.
🙏 Deities and Temple Architecture
- Bhoga Lakshminarasimha Swamy – Located at the base, associated with daily life and worldly bliss
- Yoga Lakshminarasimha Swamy – Resides atop the hill, signifying penance and divine peace
- Other Shrines: Sanjivaraya (Hanuman), Anjaneya, Garuda, and ancient cave shrines with images of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana
- Architecture: Classic Dravidian style with gopurams, sabhamandapa, cave sanctuaries, and a majestic hill-fort-like structure
💧 Sacred Teerthas
- Narasimha Teertha
- Parashara Teertha
- Pada Teertha – Hidden within a cave, believed to be Brahmadeva’s offering site
- Namada Chilume – A divine spring created by Lord Rama with an arrow
🎉 Festivals Celebrated
- Swathi Nakshatra Abhisheka
- Narasimha Jayanti
- Kalyanotsavam
- Garuda Seva and Rolling Pillow (Ooty Seva)
- Sudarshana Homa and Annasampanna
- Dhanurmasa Special Darshans
🌸 MyTempleMyPride Reflections
Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy of Devarayanadurga blesses every devotee with strength, peace, and divine grace. This hill of dharma is not just a pilgrimage site—it's a spiritual transformation. Whether you come for the darshan, to touch the sacred teerthas, or to feel the wind atop the ancient fort—Devarayanadurga leaves your soul uplifted.
Come, feel the presence of Lord Narasimha and bask in the timeless spiritual energy of Karnataka’s sacred hills.
💫 Importance
Known as Karigiri and Ukkeladri in ancient times, this spiritual kshetra is considered a powerful Tapobhumi—a land of penance—where sages like Agastya, Parashara, and divine personalities like Sri Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana once resided during their exile. The Narasimha Teertha, Pada Teertha, and Parashara Teertha are considered sacred waters that grant healing and spiritual purification. Pilgrims believe that offering prayers here brings peace, health, and divine blessings, especially on Swathi Nakshatra days.
Devarayanadurga is also famous for its Garuda Vahana Utsava, Kalyanotsavam, and step-by-step Namaskaras, deeply rooted in Karnataka’s devotional culture.
📜History
Dating back over 700 years, the Lakshminarasimha Temple reflects architectural and devotional brilliance from the 12th–13th century. According to local lore, Lord Rama shot an arrow into a rock during his forest exile, bringing forth water—a divine spring now known as Namada Chilume.
The shrine's mythology speaks of Sri Bhoga Lakshminarasimha, installed by sage Durvasa, and Sri Yoga Lakshminarasimha, who appeared to Brahma during his penance. It is said that Queen of Mysore consecrated idols of Goddess Mahalakshmi here.
Later, Mysore kings, including Kandheera Narasaraja and Krishnaraja Wodeyar, developed and revived the temple, which also served as a strategic hill fort during the Vijayanagara Empire.
The place earned the name “Devarayanadurga” after Dalavayi Devaraja, a military general who conquered the region in 1608 under the Mysore kingdom.
🪔 Pooja Timings
| Activity Morning Evening | ||
| Temple Opens | 08:30 AM IST | |
| Afternoon Break | 04:30 PM IST | |
| Temple Closes | 07:30 PM IST | |
| Special Poojas | Swathi Nakshatra, Sudarshana Homa, Kalyanotsava, Honey Abhisheka, Step Namaskara, Garuda Vahana Seva |
🚌 Transfort Options
📍 Location:
Devarayanadurga, Tumkur District, Karnataka – 572140
✈️ By Air:
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru – 83 km
- Mysuru Airport – 150 km (via Tumkur)
🚆 By Rail:
- Tumkur Railway Station – 17 km
- Regular trains from Bengaluru, Davangere, and Hubli
🛣️ By Road:
- Bengaluru – 73 km
- Well connected via KSRTC buses, private taxis, and self-drives
- Last mile to hilltop temples may require a short trek or local transport
🏙️Near By Cities
Tumakuru
Bengalore
Mysore
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