Nanjangud
Mysore
is a temple town located on the banks of the Kabini River. The temple is built
in the Dravidian style. It houses three main deities, Lord Nanjundeshwara,
Goddess Parvathi, and Lord Vishnu, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi. During the
procession of the chariot festival, shillings, mandapas and other idols are
used. The temple was built in 300-1000 CE during the reign of the Ganga
dynasty. Later on, renovations were also done by the Hoysalas. At that time,
the deity was called 'Hakim Nanjunda. ' This name was suggested by Tipu Sultan
when his elephant was cured through the prayers offered to the deity. From that
day, the deity is considered a healer among the worshippers, and the devotees
take a holy dip in the Kapila River after performing their rituals. They
believe the ritual would cleanse them of their diseases. Lord Srikanteshwara is
also known as Nanjundeshwara.
Nanjangud,
also known as "Dakshina Kashi", is a town in Mysore of Karnataka that
lies on the banks of the river Kapila, situated 23 km from Mysore. This city is
also popular for a variety of bananas that are grown in the region. The temple
is built in the Dravidian style. It houses three main deities, Lord
Nanjundeshwara, Goddess Parvathi, and Lord Vishnu, along with Sridevi and
Bhudevi. During the procession of the chariot festival, shillings, mandapas and
other idols are used. The temple was built in 300-1000 CE during the reign of
the Ganga dynasty. Later on, renovations were also done by the Hoysalas. At
that time, the deity was called 'Hakim Nanjunda. ' This name was suggested by
Tipu Sultan when his elephant was cured through the prayers offered to the
deity. From that day, the deity is considered a healer among the worshippers,
and the devotees take a holy dip in the Kapila River after performing their
rituals. They believe the ritual would cleanse them of their diseases. Lord
Srikanteshwara is also known as Nanjundeshwara.
What is Nearby
| Nearby | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mysore palace | 23 Km |
| Mysore zoo | 23 Km |
| Mysore bus stand | 24 Km |
| Mysore railway station | 25 Km |
| Banglore railway station | 167 Km |
| Madikeri | 144 Km |
| Kannur airport | 182 Km |