Bahubali Arethippur KM Doddi , Mandya Tourism Karnataka tourism | Jain temple | derasar
Ancient Jain Temple Found in Mandya.
The Shravanappa Betta or The Dodda Betta at Aretippura, Maddur Taluk of Mandya Distict of Karnataka, is 75 kms from Mysore and 85 kms from Bangalore. Aretippur is also referred to as Tippuru. The place is very near to Maddur Taluk of Mandya district. Jain basadi is known also as
The earliest reference of Aretippur is at the time of Gangas. It is said that the Gommateshwara or Lord bahubali statue was installed here during the time of Hoysala. This looks like sequel to Gommateshwara of Shravanabelagola. Aretippur is scarcely visited by people, as many are not aware of its existence. The recently excavated Digambar Jain Temple located on the Chikka Betta is visible from the Shravanappa Betta. The place was under mining contract and during the process of mining this place was rediscovered and restored. The road to the Betta or Hill is thorough the village and generally deserted. The place is safe to visit in spite of the lack of movement of people around. There are 254 stairs up the hill, which initially are hardly few inches high but later on the stairs are more than one foot higher, making it a little hard to climb. There are no grills to support the climb which makes it a challenge for elderly people.
At the last quarter of the climb is the way through the cave. This is the best part of the experience before you reach the breath taking view on top. The entry and exit to the cave is small and requires one to crawl a little to get out of it. The next small flight of stairs leads to the final destination. The view from top is splendid. It's quite windy and hardly few square meters of level area available. On one side there are few boulders. It's a wonder how the statue of Bhagawan Bahubali has been placed at this location and how it has stood there for so many years. How was the statue accessed before the cave was carved out?
It's also a important place for jain pilgrims. Few families do visit this place. Mahamastakabhisheka was done to this Gommateshwara few days after the restoration. Best time to visit is early in the morning to avoid the harsh sun.
Aretippur is 28 Kms from Mandya, 10 Kms from Madduru and 18 Kms from KM Doddi
Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarakha Swamiji at Aretippuru visited the Jain Heritage Centres.
Mandya tourism and Karnataka tourism The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are are Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls and Shivanasamudra Hydroelectric Power Station. old stone bridge shivanasamudra, Lushington bridge, 18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, Few of the ancient famous temples around KRS backwaters area are venugopala swamy temple remains which was submerged as well as the new venugopala swamy temple on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center.
Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli Malavalli, Karnataka Tourism
Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Marehalli, Malavalli, Karnataka tourism. Located 2 Kms away from Malavallli town.this is an ancient stone carved temple of great heritage and historic importance. the Marehalli Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple is one among the prominent Narasimhaswamy Temple in Mandya District. Belonging to the Sri Vaishnava tradition. The temple is 1200 years old.
Built during the 10th century and renovated by Raja Raja chola 1st. The temple exists amidst thick greenery in an area of around 12 acres. It is believed that long ago two sages by name Suyagna and Lambakarna performed yagnas and tapasyas where the temple exists now. The lord Narasimhaswamy pleased with their devotion appeared in their dream and assured that he would reside there. The place was earlier known was Gajaranya Kshetra. The deity Narasimhaswamy swamy locally known as Marehalli Mudukappa is also known as sowmya Narasimhaswamy.
The temple complex consists of the “Amrutheshwara” temple at the entrance two mantapas on either side of the temple. Facing the main structure is the 40 feet long Garuda Gamba and Brundawana. An Anjuneyaswamy Temple at the left followed by Pathalankana and Ganesh temple are at the main entrance of the temple. The Bhoodevi and Neeladevi deities are also worshipped here. Surrounded by 108 pillars and ankanas. The Navaranga leads to the sanctun sanctorum. Of the temple called the Shukanasini Mantapa. Where the lord is seated with Goddess Lakshmi on his left lap. Prominent among the belief is that an “Amruthakalasha” lies beneath the lotus feet of Goddess Lakshmi. Which when invoked with devotion full fills all desires.
Being an old agrahara during the time of Gangas, Marehalli was known as Rajasraya Vinnagaram during the time of Rajaraja I (985-1012 AD) of the Chola dynasty. With the victory of the Hoysalas over Cholas at Talkad, the agrahara passed to them and was subsequently ruled successively by Vijayanagara, and later by the Wodeyars of Mysore, Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan in that order.
The temple built during the reign of Rajaraja Chola has on plan a garbhagriha, an antarala and a mukhamandapa in east-west orientation enclosed by a pillared prakara. In the sanctum, is enshrined an image of Lakshminarasimha. The temple subsequently was renovated and restored during the Hoysala and Vijayanagara periods. The temple has an imposing mahadvara of the typical Vijayanagara style. Another small Siva shrine is present to the north-east of the complex. Delineating Chola features, it contains an inscription on the foundation. It comprises of a garbhagriha preceded by an antarala and navaranga. Above the sanctum is a squattish Dravida vimana of brick and lime. The entrance leading from north and a pillared mandapa to the south-east are other edifices in this complex.
PLACES AROUND SRI LAKSHMINARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE are Shivana Samudra Barachukki Jalapatha , Gaganachukki Jalapatha , Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Mudukuthore , Panchalingeshwara Temple, Talakadu .
The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are are Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, 18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.