God
The main deity of this temple is Yoga Narasimha, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here Lord is in seated posture.
Goddess
Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu.
Interesting Facts
- Yoga Narasimha Temple at Melukote stands atop hill at a height of 1777 metres above the sea level.
- The view from the top is breathtaking and the entire town of Melkote looks amazing from this temple.
- The temple has a huge drum that was donated by Tipu Sultan.
- The temple premises houses the oldest Sanskrit Pathsahala in India that dates back to 1853.
- Melukote is praised as Badarinath of South India.
Best Season To Visit
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Melukote Bus Stand |
950 MTRS | 9449596666 |
 Pandavapura Railway Station |
33.7 KM | 139 |
 Mysore Airport |
67.2 KM | 91 821 259 6802 |
Architecture
Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple is facing in East direction and the temple has a 2 square sanctums. The entrance Gopura is the highest one and is visible to far places, while the main sanctum gopura is newly constructed and visible only on entering the temple. The Raja Gopura in this image is the actual temple entry constructed by the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana. This place has carvings of temple, elephant and the statue of Yoga Narasimha on one of the granite pillars. The intricate carvings on the pillars and the overall structure of the temple offer a glimpse into the architectural style of the bygone era and the inner sanctums are supported with plain stone pillars. Yoganarasimha Swamy temple infrastructure boasts of a large pond called Kalyani. The beauty of the steps leading to water and the mantapas built all around are such that it has been captured in many Indian films.
Religious Significance
Sri Vaishnava Saint Ramanujacharya came to Melukote and settled here for 12 years. During this time the temple became a popular Vaishnavaite shrine, deity was worshiped by Sri Ramanujacharya. It is believed that Rama, Krishna and Balarama worshipped here at different timezones. In the Satya Yuga, Prahlada, an eminent devotee of Lord involved in meditation on Lord Narasimha on this hill from which he got the deity of Yoga Narasimha. It is considered that the picture of Yoga Narasimha at Melkote is installed by Prahlada himself. The religious importance of Melkote is explained in various Vedic scriptures such as Ishwara Samhita, Naradiya Purana, Kashi Mahatmya along with Matsya Purana.
History
This temple was built in 12th Century by Hoysala Kings. The Vijayanagar kings and Mysore kings, During the rule of the erstwhile Wodeyar Kings of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wodeyar-III had donated a gold crown to the temple deity.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM | 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM |
Sevas
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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