Sri Magadi Ranganatha Swamy Temple – Magadi
ಶ್ರೀ ಮಾಗಡಿ ರಂಗನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ -- ಮಾಗಡಿ
Lord Ranganatha Swamy
Magadi town is about 60 kms from Bangalore city and the route to this place
passes through Lush Green hilly area. You will come across
Thippagondanahalli Reservoir en route to Magadi. The drive to the place is
enjoyable. The temple is situated near Magadi town & from here it is about 3
kms .
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According to legend, sage Mandavya and Vasishta installed the idol in standing
position of Lord Vishnu which is also known as Lord Ranganatha.
The Magadi Ranganatha temple was first consecrated in early 12th century by
the Chola’s Ruler and the temple has undergone renovations and expansion.
The Ranganatha Swamy Temple located in Magadi is an ancient temple and a
protected monument. This is one of the popular pilgrimage sites to visit around
Bangalore. The ancient structure, known as Lakshmi Ranganatha kshetra
However, it was renovated several times by successive rulers and local
chieftains
in the region.
It is the birthplace of Kempegowda who is the founder of Bangalore. It has
many temples, forts and places of interest ! Ranganathaswamy temple, a Shiva
temple built by Kempegowda, Kempegowda's Magadi fort,
Kalabhairaveshwara temple Lakshmivenkateshwara temple in the nearby
Savanadurga are very famous & Savanadurga also boasts of Lord Narasimha
Temple.
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The beautiful Gopuras were built by Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadevaraya in
the 16th century and later renovated by King Jayachamaraja Wodeyar of
Mysore. There are structures inside the sanctum sanctorum which were also
built by the Cholas and later renovated.
The Temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha is 1500 Years old , actually in a
standing position of Narayana about 3 ft tall in Vijayanagara style with
Shankha, Chakra, Gada and Abhaya attributes in four hands. The main deity is
traditionally believed to be installed by Mandavya Rishi. Gopura of the temple
is in Dravidian style. There are beautiful pillars inside the temple. Usually the
idol of Lord Ranganatha would be in reclining position. But here it is in
standing posture. Originally it is said to be the idol of Lord Venkateshwara.
During the period of Tippu Sultan, many Hindu temples were destroyed. To
save this temple, they called Venkateshwara as Ranganatha, as Tippu Sultan
was faithful to his god Ranganatha Swamy at Srirangapattana. One more
interesting idol inside is Beleyo Ranga (Growing Ranga) which is a small idol
of Ranganatha in reclining position.
There are other shrines dedicated to Rama, Sita, Anjaneya and Venugopala
Krishna. Behind the main shrine, there is a small temple dedicated to Putta
Ranganatha. The temple of Goddess Lakshmi is also near this shrine. There is a
Garuda Sthamba (flag post) which mentions the offerings made by Emperor
Krishnadevaraya in 1524 AD. The stepped well or kalyani (sacred pond) is on
the right side of the temple and many rituals are conducted here.
The Main Gopura
The Ranganatha temple complex consists of several shrines which includes
sanctums for the Hindu deities Rama, Sita, Anjaneya, Lakshmi, Venugopala
Krishna and Ranganatha (a form of the Hindu god Vishnu).[3] Legend has it
that the main deity (Ranganatha) was installed by Sage Mandavya lending the
location the name "Mandavya Kshetra" (abode of Manavya). The pillars in the
temple have attractive sculptures in relief. On either side of the temple entrance
are two large colorful images of elephants.
another View
The idol is about three feet tall – 3 feet one hand in a Mudra, which suggests
that the deity fulfills all the wishes of people who pray to him here, according
to local belief with Shankha, Chakra, Gada and Abhaya attributes in four hands.
There are other sub shrines dedicated to Rama, Sita, Anjaneya and Venugopala
Krishna. Behind the main shrine, there is a small temple dedicated to Putta
Ranganatha.
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One must Visit this Place and get blessings from Lord Ranganatha Swamy and
its a Nice & Blissful serene Beauty drive from Bangalore and there are many
frequent Local & Government Buses plying to Magadi and from here it is just 3
kms one can Walk or take local Rickshaws & shared ones also available.
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