Sri Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple, Melukote
Lord Cheluvanarayana (Vishnu)
Melukote, Mandya district, Karnataka
Hill-town Vishnu temple where Ramanujacharya lived for 12 years; famous for the Vairamudi diamond-crown festival.
History
Ramanuja came to Melukote in the 12th century and restored the worship of Cheluvanarayana. The Mysuru Wodeyars were great patrons and gifted the jewel-studded Vairamudi crown, worn by the deity only once a year at night. The hilltop Yoga Narasimha temple and the Pancha Kalyani tank are nearby.
Festivals
- Vairamudi Brahmotsava (Mar–Apr)
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How to reach
- By air
- Mysuru Airport, about 55 km; Bengaluru, about 150 km
- By train
- Mandya / Pandavapura, about 30 km
- By road
- KSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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