Kaivara

Kaivara Temple

                                                         Saint Narayana thata

Kaivara a small town is around 70 Kms away from Bangalore in chintamani taluk in Kolar District,it has a Historical significance for Amara Narayana Swamy temple, BheemaLingeswara temple and Pandvas lived here during Mahabharatha times still its proof exists.

                                                   picture near Hoskote on the Way

The drive to this place is on highways easy and takes less than 2 hours. For people living in Bangalore this can be a weekend getaway. For the rest of the people, they can fly or take a train/bus/car to Bangalore and the drive to Kaivara. 

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Kaivara temple is dedicated to saint and poet Narayanappa whose samadhi is also there just behind the temple. Every day at 12.30 pm main pooja is done to the saint and immediately after that Annadana or Prasadam is given to all the devotees there.

                                                               Dining Hall

The Dining hall is Neat & Clean and has Dining table for all. The place has a clean toilet and bathroom especially useful when one go with family.If you are going in a big group better to inform them for preparing food which is served in afternoon.

                                                     Amara Narayana Temple

One can also carry Snacks or Food and stop in between the Route for snacks. The best time to be here will be between the months of January – March and June – September.

                                                Amara Narayana Main Temple

The Adinarayana or Amaranarayana temple , Gopalaswamy temple BrahmaLingeswara temple are the main dieties and there are many other small temples around and has Ancient Caves in a Hill. 

                                                               Bakasura Hill

There is Bheema bakasura betta or Hill which has 600 steps to climb and it is quite steep. The scenery on top is Excellent. But the elderly and ladies can avoid climbing.  It was here  that Bheema killed Bakasura the demon who was terrifying the people of this region.

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From Kaivara mutt, Adi Narayana temple is just 100 meters and Brahmeswara is another 100 meters from there. From brahmeswara continue on the narrow road for about 200 meters and you will join the road to Vaikunta or the cave where the saint Narayanappa did tapas. 

                                                     Temple Road & View of the Hill

The place has a cave and yagnashala and there are lot of monkeys. Go empty handed to see the cave. From there continue straight towards kailashgiri. You continue on this road for 3 to 4 kms and you will reach a "Y" junction. If you turn right you will hit Chintamani- Bangalore highway after 2 kms. YOu have to turn left to go to kailashgiri.There is a small temple nearby dedicated to Lord RAMA called as Aranya Rama temple.

                                                   Bheema Lingeswara Temple

The Bheemalingeswara temple is believed to have been built by Bheema one of the Pandavas. Kaivara was known as Eka-chakrapuram during the time of the Mahabharatha. It was here that the Pandavas spent a year in hiding after escaping the attempt of their lives at the house of lac.

The phone no. is 08154-239525.

Its a Weekend Getaway from hectic Bangalore city life to a Blissful , Serene atmosphere and get Blessings.


                                                                   ----- Hari Om -----

Krishna Nagar Rayara Mutt

Krishna Nagar - KR Puram --- Raghavendra Swamy Mutt

Rayara Brindavana

                                                                    Front View of Mutt

 Sri Raghavendra swami Mritikha Brindavana in Krishna Nagar is just 3 kms from KR Puram and 14 kms from Majestic Bus stand many Buses ply to K R Puram and from here one can reach this Mutt.

                                                                   Pooja Timings

                                            Sri Rama Nama Written to form picture of Anjaneya

A Lakh Rama Nama Japa mantras written to get in Lord Anjaneya Form.

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                                                                    Ratha ( theru )

                                                               Rayara Photo

As one enters the Mutt one feels the difference upon the Purity,take out all stress and Releived Tension from Busy City life to complete Serenity and Vibrant atmosphere here.

                                                                   Mutt Address

                                                                  Name Board

Address of the Rayara Mutt:

Sri Gurusarvabhouma Trust
No 19,Tippiah Layout, Chikkadevasandra,Krishnanagar
K.R.Puram , Bangalore 560036.
Contact NO :9880030147,9986032841,9902947400

A Must Visit to get Blessings from Sri Raghavendra Swamy.

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Savanadurga Temple

Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple ---- Savanadurga

                                                        Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy

                                                            Nirmalya Darshana

                                                   Nirmalya Darshana with Kavachas

Savanadurga is around 60 kms from Bangalore via Magadi Road, Just after Nelamangala on NH4 need to take left deviation on Hassan-Managalore Road and at one junction again take another deviation towards Magadi from here one can reach Savanadurga.

                                                          Laxmi Narasimha temple

                                                                  another View

It is famous for Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple located below the Hillock very Powerful and one get lots of Energy from this place and it is Very old temple No history dated may be around more than 500 years old.Breathing Sound from the Deity can be heard a very Rare opportunity one can feel and get Fully Blessed with utmost satisfaction in Life.   

                                                              Main Entrance to temple

                                                                     Flower Vendors

If you plan to visit only for SavanaDurga then if time permits you can climb the hill and reach the top to enjoy the beauty of Nature.

                                                                    Hillock 

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Forest Department has opened a Ayurvedic Medicines Counter where u can get all types of Rare medicines for certain Ailments and one can also view and enjoy a small
Deer Park maintained by the Forest dept. 

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There are many Choultries or Halls pay and use where all can use it for Conducting Homas, Marriages, Upanayana and other Pooja functions.

                                                           Choultries or Halls

                                                      Front view of the Temple

Please carry Food and Water as there are No Hotels around and one small hotel caters only Coffee and Tea. Need to Carry sweaters if one plans to visit during Winter season.

Its a one day Trip from Bangalore Please Visit this Powerful Place where Lord Laxmi Narasimha Resides and get his Blessings.

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Kempamma Devi Temple

Sri Kempamma Devi Temple

                                                                Main Gopuram

 Sri Kempamma devi temple is in heart of Bengaluru city in Ulsoor (Halasuru) near to famous for Someswara Temple and this Kempamma temple is around 7 kms from Majestic Bus stand and  4 kms from Shivaji Nagar Bus stand there are many Buses come to this place. 

                                                                  Main Entrance

Kemp in Kannada means Red and the Kempamma Devi Devasthanam is a fitting title to the Goddess in Red Color. 

                                                                        inside View

                                                              Ashwatha Katte

                                                             Ashwatha Tree

The Main gate of the temple is decorated with carvings of Hinduism's multifaceted pantheon of Goddesses painted with Charm look. 

                                                                Information Board

                                                         Ganesha under Ashwata Tree

The first thing you see inside is the gigantic idol of the Devi on the wall of the temple.
She is draped in a Yellow silk Saree and decorated with silver jewellery. 

                                                            Huge Size Durga devi

                                                                      Durga devi

The walls within are also adorned with interesting carvings of the devi in many forms. Besides this the Navagrahas or Nine planets are personified in figurines crafted from black colored stones. 

                                                                   Navagraha

                                                                   Nagara Kallu

Devotees pour Salt with pepper and Curd on the Trishoola it is available inside the temple premises for Rs 10/- to get good Health and fast recovery for the people suffering and one also gets peace of Mind and increase in Concentration power after visiting this temple. 

                                                                     Trishoola

                                              another View of Trishoola

Daily Abhisheka takes place here wherein the idol is immersed from top to bottom in ingredients like Milk , Curds ,Honey , Fruits and Butter/Ghee ,  and same is being used for Panchamrita and offered to the devotees and tastes excellent, The temple is one of the many famous ones in the Ulsoor area.

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Address :
Sri Kempamma Devi Temple
3/1 , Cambridge Road,opp to (Ulsoor)
Opp to Halasuru Police station,
Halasuru,
Bangalore - 560 008

Please Visit this temple it attracts lots of Devotees from all over and get Devi's  Blessings to get peace of Mind and Good Health.

                                   ---------- Hari Om -----------