In this post , we share our visit experience to one of the unique temples in Bengaluru North , Kamadhenu Kshetra at Vaddarahalli , about 20 kms from city center.
Highlights of this spot
- Established in the year 2001
- Raghavendra Swamy is the main deity worshiped
- Has a unique Pusthaka Brindavan and Saligrama Brindavan
- Pusthaka Brindavan is built using books which is known to have about 108 crore Sri Raghavanedraya Namaha recitations , a unique of its kind
- One of the rare temples where Saligrama Idol is used in the main sanctum
- Free lunch service everyday in the form of Prasad
- On the structure formed on rocks Devi is worshiped in form of Valli and Kalpavalli
- Store where Pooja items , photo frames , books , Idols etc may be shopped
Our team took the NICE road and took the diversion at Magadi Road for about 5 kms to reach this spot. There was ample parking space at the location . Being a weekend Sunday , there was good crowd. The temple complex is spread over 2 to 3 acres. We first took darshan of the unqiue Pusthaka Brindavan. Pusthaka in kannada means Book . The Brindavan consecrated here is filled with books in which about 108 crore written are recitations of Sri Raghavendraya Namaha. Devotees offer Ghee lamp pooja at this spot.
Next to the Pusthaka brindavan sanctum is the Saligrama Brindavan temple hall . This spot was very calm and silence is maintained all around . Those who may have visited Mantralaya may get a glimpse of similar architecture. Administration staff here shared info this is one of its kind unique in India which uses Saligrama stone. Besides this sanctum is another small sanctum where a structure is formed on the rocks and Devi is worshiped in the form of Valli and Kalpavalli. There is a Pooja Bhandar store where idols , photo frames , Prasad , toys , food items of this locality is available for shopping. Free lunch is offered for devotees who may also contribute in form of donations. The temple association is engaged in this locality offering free books to children , arranging health camps etc.
Temple is open from morning 6 AM till evening 8 PM . Overall a very nice place to visit with family and friends. Do visit this spot and share with us your experience.
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