Lakshminarayana Temple is located in the small town of Hoshaloolu in the Mandya district of Karnataka ,a state in the south western region of India.
The temple also houses the goodies of Lakshminarasimha and Gopalakrishna. The temple was built in the 7th century.
Architecture of Lakshmi Narayana Mandir: This temple is a triangular structure. It has three towers. These three towers together form a temple. The main tower of the temple: The central tower is the tallest of the three towers of the Lakshmi Narayana Mandir. The other two towers have flat roofs. The structure of the temple is built on mounds like jagali (square). This is also an important feature of Hoysala style architectures.
The Lakshmi Narayana Temple is famous for its magnificent architecture. Although not as famous as the other temples of Karnataka, the Lakshminarayana Temple is also famous for its beauty.
Access : Coordinates: 12.642472, 76.478639 / Lakshmi Narayana Temple is located in a small town called ‘Hooshalu’ in the Mandya district of Karnataka. It is 61 km from Mysore. And 161 km from Bangalore.
Highlights :
- The magnificent carvings of the temple, the stunning interiors of the temple and the stunning designs of the tower are the main attractions of the place.
- The temple is modeled on a tripartite structure. It has three towers and is a temple with three towers.
- The idol of this temple is the deity Vishnu. Lakshminarayana is another name for Vishnu.
- The towers are carved with various carvings depicting various incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Thus, the idols of Venugopala, Lakshmi Narayana and Lakshminarasimha can be seen in the pavilions of the tower.
Go next : The town of Hosaholalu / the heritage city of Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka state.
