Temple

Nagamangala is a small agricultural town located in Mandya district which is 70 kms from Mysore. Nagamangala, situated in ancient Gangavadi, a prolific Vaishnava centre, received patronage from the time of Hoysala Vishnuvardhana (AD.1116). The Saumyakeshava temple (also spelt Sauymakesava or Soumyakeshava) at Nagamangala was constructed in the 12th century by the rulers of the Hoysala empire. The place is known as Anantha Kshetra, Nagamangala Paniparaha Kshetra.

Architecture

The temple is three shrined (trikutachala), has a garbhagriha (sanctum), and a vestibule (antarala) that connects the sanctum to a closed mantapa (inner hall, navaranga) which opens into a large pillared gathering hall (mahamantapa). The navaranga has two shrines at north and south. The temple stands on a platform called jagati and is constructed with soap stone material. The mahamandapa opens into a jagati, on the eastern side. In the sanctum, the image of god Kesava, six feet high, stands on a Garuda pedestal called Saumyakeshava. The basic plan of the shrine (mulaprasada) is stellate (star shaped). The temple is a large structure and has received patronage by multiple dynasties and reveals features of the later day Vijayanagara empire, whose rulers added the entrance and tower over it (mahadvara) and also added the bounding walls (prakara). The tower over the entrance (gopuram) is a 7- tiered, tall lime and brick structure that is adorned by Hindu gods, goddesses and other decorative structures. The central mandap in front of the main deity sannidhi, has an intricately carved stone structure in which we can see Adhiseshan engraved in the middle of the structure. Around the Adhiseshan, 108 conches (shanku) are engraved. Head of the Adhiseshan is believed as Raghu and tail is believed as Kethu.

Darsan Info

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (All days of the week)

Darsan Dresscode

Clean and conservative clothing is preferred while visiting the Temple.

Famous Festival

Radhasapthami
Tholi eekhadasi

Culture

Mandya District is well known for patronizing dramas and artists. It has state wide reputation for its colour full and luxurious drama sceneries. The inherent in the traditions that are embraced and passed down by the generations. It is found contained in the art, architecture, history, language and culture of the place, and is sought to be maintained through the ages.
Historically, Nagamangala came into prominence during the rule of Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana when it became an important center of Vaishnava faith and received patronage from one of his queens, Bommaladevi. During the rule of Veera Ballala II, Nagamangala prospered as an agrahara (place of Hindu religious studies) and had the honorific Vira Ballala Chaturvedi Bhattaratnakara.

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Temple Rituals

Morning pooja and harathi at 8:00 AM in the morning daily. Archna and sevas start from 9:00 AM Onwards

Special Rituals

The temple is well known for Raghu-Kethu parigara pooja. Those who want to do Raghu-Kethu parihara(relief) pooja are asked to stand beneath the Adhiseshan. There some parihara poojas are performed by the priest. This parihara pooja is believed to overcome problems like santana bhagya (wealth), mental illness, delay in marriage and overall well being of a person.

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