Thulasivanam Sri PrasannaKrishna Swamy Temple
The Sannidhi of Sri Prasanna Krishnaswamy, Thulasivanam Sri
PrasannaKrishna Swamy Temple the presiding deity along with Sri Rukmini Thayar
& Aandal Thayar has been in existence prior to 1844 founded by the earlier
Rulers of Mysore Empire His Excellency Nalwadi Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar. The
temple was formed by the Great Grandfather of Rao Bahadur Sri B.K. Garudachar.
Later, the management of the temple was passed on to Rao Bahadur Sri B.K.
Garudachar who was the Diwan of Mysore at Mysore Palace. Till the demise of Sri
B.K. Garudachar i.e. till 13th June 1948, the temple was at the sole management
of Sri B.K. Garudachar. After his demise, the management is in the hands of his
successors who are his family members only and even today, the temple is well
managed by the successors of Late Sri B.K. Garudachar.
Location Karnataka , Bangalore Rural, Bangaluru
Architecture
Prasanna Krishnaswamy Temple has an enclosure or Prakaram
and Navaranga or the central pillared hall. There are more than 40 bronze
statues of deities and saints in the temple which were presented by Krishnaraja
Wodeyar III.
There is a minor shrine dedicated to sage Atri, the
gotra-rishi of the Wodeyar dynasty inside the temple.In the inner walls of
Navaranga, the murals depicting the stories of Sri Bhagavad Gita can be seen,
which are considered as a fine example of 19th century Mysore painting. The idol
of the main deity, Lord Krishna, worshipped in the sanctum sanctorum is made of
chlorite schist. This idol, known by the name Ambegalu Krishna, is an image of
young Krishna in crawling posture with a butter ball in his hand and a childish
mischievous expression.
Culture
The area is majorly known for crafts and artificial items
market. Once you entered into chikpet you have make a list of itmes what you
need to be purchased for your needs.The culture is like village atmosphere.
Darsan Info
Temple timings : 8.00 AM - 8.00 PM
Darsan Dresscode
Visitors are advised to wear clean and conservative clothing
while visiting the Temple.
Famous Festival
Sri Rama Navami
Brahma Rathothsavam
Temple Rituals
Nitya Aradhana (Daily Pooja) is carried out according to
Paancharaatra Aagama. Sri Lakshmi Sahasranama Archana, is performed on all
Fridays and Amavasyas. Pradosha pooja (Abhishekam & Sahasranama Archana) is
performed to Lord Sri Lakshmi
Special Rituals
Brahma Rathothsavam is held on the third day of Telugu New
Year (Chaitra Shuddha Thrithiya Bharani Star) and Avabruthasnanam on Chaitra
Shuddha Panchami Rohini Star.
The Ramothsavam is celebrated from Sri Rama Navami to
Pattabhishekam. Srimadh Valmiki Ramayana Parayanam is chanted on all these days
and Pattabhishekam is celebrated, followed by Raja Veedhi Utsavam.
Additional Info

Pai Vihar Restaurant
Risalo Paratha House
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Supermarket : Available