Friday 18 November 2011

Champakadhama Temple

The Champakadhama Temple is located in a
distance of 20 km from Bangalore in picturesque
surroundings with lush green in Bannerghatta.
This historical Champakadhama temple at Bannerghatta is dedicated to Lord Champakadhama
incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The temple attracts huge number of devotees from
Bangalore city and surroundings. The history of the temple  dates back to 12th century. As per the inscriptions found here, it is believed that the Champakadhama Temple was built in 1257
during Hoysala period under the ruler Tamilarasa.
You can also see the writing which belongs to the 12th
century as soon as you enter the temple premises.
The shrine houses idol of Lord Champakadhama
along with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess
Bhoodevi. You can also visit temples dedicated to Lord
Narasimha and Lord Sampangi on a hillock located behind the
Champakadhama temple. The three day annual fair is
held here in the month of March or April every year.

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