Keerthi Narayana Temple in Talakkad, Karnataka is one of the Pancha Narayana (lord Vishnu) shrines built in the year 1117 AD by King Vishnuvardhana. Initially, there was a sannidhi of Sundaravalli Thayar, which was later replaced by the navaranga mandapam having a statue of Keerthi Narayana.The nine foot tall idol of Lord Vishnu is standing on Garuda Peetha with Shankha-chakra and Gadha.

location Karnataka, Mysore, Bengaluru

Legend

Built by Vishnuvardhana, King of the Hoysala Empire, Sri Keerthi Narayana Temple dates prior to Hoysala independence in the mid-12th century and reflect significant Western Chalukya influences. While King Vishnuvardhana and his descendants were Vaishnava by faith, records show that the Hoysalas maintained religious harmony by building a temple dedicated to Lord Vishunu. Most of the temples have secular features with broad themes depicted in their sculptures inside the temples with Marble flooring and pillars having differnt images.

Architecture

The Keethi narayana Temple is one of the earliest known temples built in the Hoysala style. The building material is Chloritic schist, more commonly known as soapstone. The temple does not stand on a jag a feature which became popular in later Hoysala temples.The temple is a unique chatuskuta construction built inside a 7foot tall (2.1 m) stone wall enclosure with the entrance through a porch whose roof is supported by circular lathe-turned pillars.The towers are in Kadamba nagara style. On top of the vestibule is its own tower called sukanasi. The mantapa is open and square. There is a separate shrine of Bhairava inside the complex.

Culture

Talakad is a small town in the state of Karnataka, India. It is known as the cultural town of Karnataka. Talakad was known for its traditional culture and the area is surrounded by temples.

Darsan Info

Temple timings: 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

There is no specific dress code.

Famous Festival

Radha Sapthami

Vykunta Eekadasi

Temple Rituals

Morning pooja and harathi at 9:00 AM daily.

Additional Info

 

Udupi Krishna Mess

  

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