MYSORE: Ep-01 | SOMANATHAPURA Temple

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Somanathapura temple also known as Chennakesava temple at Somanathpura (also spelled Kesava temple, Somnathpur).Mysore tourism, Karnataka tourism, Karnataka temple. This Hindu temple is located on the banks of River Kaveri at Somanathapura, Karnataka, India. The temple was consecrated in 1258 CE by Somanatha Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala King Narasimha III. It is located 38 kilometers from Mysuru city. The temple is a model illustration of the Hoysala architecture.The main temple in the center is on a high star-shaped platform. The western sanctum was for a statue of Kesava, the northern sanctum of Janardhana and the southern sanctum of Venugopala, all forms of Vishnu.The outer walls, the inner walls, the pillars and the ceiling of the temple are intricately carved. The ancient stone carved temple of typical Hoysala design , the start shaped base of the temple is well preserved . The Kesava temple is one of some 1,500 Hindu and Jain temples built by the Hoysala Empire kings in different parts of their kingdom. The other well studied Hoysala temples include those at Belur and Halebidu. Keshava, Janardhana and Venugopala are names found in the Bhagavad Gita, all in the context of Krishna. The term Chennakeśava means "handsome Keshava". The Keshava temple at the Somanathapura is a temple of the Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism, and one of many Keshava temples built in or before the 13th century in different parts of India, as well as in Belur in 1117 CE about 170 kilometres. The inscription is in old Kannada.
Previously this was also a famous movie location where movies songs where shot .Tamil super start Ajiths song Thendral Thendral Vanthu from movie Raasi was shoot here. Barthanavva Song from Simhadriya Simha Kannada Movie ft. Vishnuvardhan, Meena and Bhanupriya. was also shot here. This temple and the others around are part of Mandya tourism. The nearest towns which catches tourists interest are Malavalli, Talakadu, Bannur, shivanasamudra, Gaganachukki falls and Bharachukki water Falls, River banks of cauvery . Mysore Tourism and Mandya tourism have many such hidden treasures waiting to be explored. Those visiting Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura on state highway 79 (T. Narasipura -Srirangapatna Road) make it a point to explore the Panchalingeshwara temple which lies a stone throw away just opposite the road in between the green fields. Both the stone carved temple along with the ruins of Lakshminarasimha temple are a treat to those who enjoy Hoysala architecture.These are temples of great heritage.
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