Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud
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Nanjundeshwara Temple | |
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ನಂಜುಂಡೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ | |
Nanjanagudu | |
State | Karnataka |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 12°7′8″N 76°41′33″E / 12.11889°N 76.69250°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Temple |
Website | |
https://nanjangudtemple.kar.nic.in |
The Nanjundeshwara Temple (also called Srikanteshwara Temple) is an ancient temple dedicated to Shiva in the Hindu pilgrimage town of Nanjanagudu in Karnataka, India.[1] It is located on the right bank of the Kapila River, a tributary of the Kaveri River. Nanjanagudu is also known as "Dakshina Kashi" or "Kashi of South".[2][3]
Nanju in
The temple's Dodda Jaathre[7] festival attracts thousands of devotees. The festivities in the fair include five colorful chariots pulled by devotees on a path called the ratha beedi. Parasurama Temple is near Nanjundeshwara Temple.
The nine-storied, 120-foot-tall temple
History
Nanjungud is mentioned as Sri Garalapuri, in the Shiva Purana.[9] It is said that the legendary holy place is the abode of Shiva in southern India. It is also referred to as "Dakshina Kasi", where the god appeared at the plea of his devotees, the Devas, and sage Narada. The demon Keshi obtained a boon from Brahma and Vishnu by which they would not be able to kill him. He assumed that with this boon, he was as good as immortal and began troubling the people, the Devas, and the sages. At last, Narada and the Devas pleaded with Shiva to save everyone. He appeared in Garalapuri Sri Kshetra (present Nanjungud) and killed Keshi. He further assured that his Ansh (a part of his divine self) would always remain here and bless humanity; the place henceforth would be a papa vinashini ('remover of sins'). After bathing in the holy river of Kabini, every human praying to Lord Srikanteshwara or Nanjundeshwara (Shiva) of Nanjungud would be rid of sins and blessed by the god.
Sage
The Goddess Parvati,[11] consort of Shiva, wanted to visit this holy place, and so he brought her to Garalapuri Nanjangud. When she went to the Kabini River and bent down to touch the water, a gemstone bead (mani) fell off from her crown into the water. Lord Shiva was pleased and declared, "Devi, until now, the place had my divine blessings and presence; from this moment, it shall have your presence, grace and blessings, too. It shall also be called Dakshina Manikarnika Ghat".
During the reign of King Tipu Sultan, his royal elephant became blind. As per the advice of his minister, Sri Poornayya, Tipu sent the elephant to the Nanjundeshwara Swamy Temple and performed 48 days of rituals. On the 48th day, the elephant's vision was restored. Tipu Sultan offered the emerald green Shivlinga as a token of gratitude to Sri Nanjundeshwara Swamy and called Lord Shiva "Hakim Nanjunda" (healer).[12]
Gallery
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View of gopura from inside
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Large pillared mantapa with sala towers
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Open mantapa with sala roofs
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Close up view of sala tower over mantapa
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Pillared entrance to temple
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Close up view of pillared entrance to temple
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Yali pillars in the mahadwara
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Kannada inscription (1517 CE) of King Krishnadevaraya's father-in-law
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Deity sculpture
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Ganesha sculpture
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Deity sculpture
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Shree Veerabhadreshwara sculpture
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Deity sculpture
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Deity sculpture
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Deity sculpture
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Decorative pillars
See also
- Samudra manthan
References
- ^ "Nanjundeshwara temple, Nanjangudu".
- ^ "Nanjangud car festival held with traditional fervour". The Hindu. 16 March 2022.
- ^ Architecture of the Famous Srikanteshwara Temple
- ^ Architecture of Karnataka#Nanjangud Temple
- ^ "Sri Srikanteshwara Temple in Nanjangud.Info". Archived from the original on 29 October 2009. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ^ "Tourism page in Nanjangud Town Municipal Council". Archived from the original on 29 July 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ madur (17 March 2019). "Dodda Jatre – The Festival Of Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple In Nanjangud". Karnataka.com. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Srikanteshwara (Nanjundeswara) Temple". Mysuru District Website.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (7 August 2018). "The Shiva Purana". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Parashu Weapon - The Divine Axe Weapon of Parshuram and Shiva". Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ Garden, Goddess (9 November 2018). "The Hindu Goddess Parvati". The Goddess Garden. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Where Tipu Worshipped". The New Indian Express.