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Nanjangud

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.



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