In this post , we share our visit experience of Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy temple at Mahalakshmi Layout , about 6 kms from city center towards North west Bangalore. Also known as Temple layout of Bangalore , many temples are located in Mahalakshmi layout - few to name - ISKCON Sri Krishna , Veeranjaneya Hanuman , Srinivasa temple (MariTirupathi) etc.
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| Temple side view |
Highlights of this temple :
- In 1973 , a huge oil paint of the lord hanuman appeared befitting the surface of the huge rock
- It was then carved on this single monolith udbhava shila idol of 22 feet height , 16 feet wide and 4 feet thick and Prana pratistapana was done in 1976.
- In 1985 , 7.5 ft high gold plated kalasha installation and the Maha kumbhabhisheka of the main temple was celebrated
- Temple sanctum is 40 ft long and 40 ft wide . The upper structure is 40 ft high with a concrete dome and gopura is 41 ft high and total height comes to 81ft
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| Gopuram |
- Temple campus also houses a 20 feet Mahalakshmi idol , marble idols of Ganesha , Sita Rama Lakshmana.
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| Paintings depicting the construction stages |
Temple is in the midst of Mahalakshmi layout , about half km from West chord road. The infamous ISKCON Sri krishna foundation temple is visible from this temple hill top. Many devotees after visiting ISKCON visit here.
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| ISKCON temple view |
There are two entrances to the temple from the main road and cross roads through a park. Temple campus has a Meditation hall , a big stage where cultural programmes & Bhajans are conducted. When we visited , exhibitions were organised selling spiritual books , gift items etc.
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| Painting of Hanuman in the concert hall |
Temple is open in morning 7 AM to 12 PM and in evening between 5 PM to 8 PM. On Sundays , temple remains open for Darshan till 1 PM.
Besides this temple is a lush green park dividing the temple and another famous temple in the locality , the Srinivasa temple where a 5 feet idol of Sri Venkateshwara is consecrated ,
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| Srinivasa temple |
also known as Chikka Tirupathi / Mari tirupathi - this spot has a temple apartment known as "Charana Gopura" of 5 floors where at each floor with lift facility - different idols and carvings depicting avatars & life of Lord Vishnu , Krishna , Lakshmi are displayed. There is an entrance fee of Rs.20 for adults , and Rs.10 for children ! This is open for visit between morning 10 to evening 7 PM .
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| Charana Gopura |
Overall a nice spot to visit with family and friends . Do visit this spot and share your experience.
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