Discovering the Asset of Karnataka - Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

History of the Temple:

Among the South Indian states, Karnataka is a land of sheer diversity which is one of the specialities to be well spoken about. The most notable point is that they are well known for their heritage, culture and tourists. Some among them include temples, forests and even wildlife sanctuaries. The word “Temple” in general denotes “Auspicious cultural heritage”. Lakshmi Narasimha who is well known for this temple plays the major role in the whole of Javagal in Karnataka. They are denotable for one of the oldest unbelievable architectures. Auspicious Karnataka has 5 free flowing rivers form one single district which provides an extra spice to a good recipe.

Architectural Significance:

The word Hinduism doesn’t form a good sense without the promising symbol Temple. This is to introduce one among the greatest temples in Karnataka, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Javagal in Karnataka is well known for the propitious Lakshmi Narashima Temple. This temple was built in the mid 13th century. The Hoysala architecture (Under the rule of Hoysala empire between the 11th and 14th century) is one of the well known works on this temple. Narashima is known initially as a “Great defender” who protects their devotees from evil. Every Narasimha temple provides a ‘Yantra Pendant’ with a symbol of lord Narasimha coming with the worshipers everywhere they go. This depicts a powerful medium of peace, victory and contemplation. It helps bless their devotees with good pinkish health and focus on their life optimistically without any diversions. There is a myth believed strongly among the devotees that when lord Narashima gets angry, he uses his sharp fingernails as weapons, to punish his devotees under the column sin.

Chronicles of the Temple:

It is located in Javagal about 20 km North-east from Halebid and 50 km from Hassan city, Karnataka. They best depict a rich cultural legacy. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is even almost 1000 years of constructional functional anticipation. Its peaceful incarnation brings a big source of positive energy. Temples during each dynasty signifies all their living style of culture prevailed during their reign. Some among them include their way of speaking, the way they dressed up, the way they treated people and much more. During the middle of Hoysala architecture there were many problems on the palette named Hinduism. By over-heading all the architectural cultures, this stood strong, which has an optimistic view. Many of the people who visited this particular temple had a very good explainable positive vibration into them. If you are visiting Belur and Halebid, be sure to spare an hour visiting this temple- a must see place.

Timing of the Temple:

The temple is open from morning: 7.30 am to 12.00 pm and then from evening: 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Address of the Temple: 

Nuggehalli village, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.