Temple’s History
Kote Sri Prasanna Venkataramana Swamy is one of the oldest temples in Bangalore and was built-in 1689 AD by King Shri Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar, the erstwhile Mysore ruler. Built in the Dravidian and Vijayanagara style of architecture has stone walls around the sanctum.
The Sanctorum around the temple portrays the architecture of Girija Kalyana and with various idols comprising of Brahma, Vishnu, Maheswara, Saptha Rishis, Saptha Matrukas and Ashta Dikpalakas. The temple also features four huge pillars with amazing carvings of Navaranga sculptures. To its southwest is Sri Anjaneya Swamy and Sri Mahalakshmi Sannidi features to its northwest.
Sri Kote Prasanna Venkataramana Swamy
The main deity of the divine shrine, Sri Prasanna Venkataramana Swamy is wonderfully carved in Saligrama Stone and consecrated in sanctum sanctorum. The devotees can also have darshan of Sri Padmavathi and Sri Anjaneya Swamy in the same temple complex. The temple which is administered by Muzrai Department of Government of Karnataka decorates the temple on Brahma Rathotsava. You would be delight to see the grandeur celebrations of the temple on Navratri Utsav.
This 15th Century temple which is located near the old fort (hence the name “Kote” in the Kannada language) which is adjacent to the temple was once the residence of Mysore Wodeyar royal family. Later the fort became a summer palace for Tipu Sultan, a later ruler of Mysore Kingdom. It is believed that Tipu Sultan was saved by the Garuda Gamba (Pillar) which exists till today in the temple. Both Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali had enormous reverence and regard to this temple.
This temple even finds its place as a setting or the treasure hunt in a book written by Monideepa Sahu. Being one of the oldest temples in the city with historical significance, Kote Venkataramana Swamy Temple is one of the main tourist and religious attraction in Bangalore.
Temple Deity: Sri Kote Prasanna Venkataramana Swamy.
Location: K R Market, Bangalore
District: Bangalore, Karnataka State.
Built-in: Built by Shri Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar in 1689 AD.
In 1811, His Highness Shri Mummudi Krishnanraja Wodeyar performed the first pooja here before conducting a special durbar at Tippu’s Summer Palace behind the temple.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- You can also perform Kalyana Utsavam in this temple.
- Park would be a problem here.
- Contact temple administration for more details
Temple Contact Details:
Address:39, Krishna Rajendra Rd, Kalasipalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560002
Phone Number: 080-22352828
Temple Timings:
Monday: 8 AM – 12 PM – 6 PM – 8.30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 12 PM, 6 PM – 8.30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 12 PM, 6 PM – 8 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 12 PM, 6 PM – 8.30 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 12 PM, 6 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 7 AM – 1.45 PM, 5.45 PM – 10 PM
Sunday: 8 AM – 12 PM, 6 PM – 8.30 PM
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