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[[Image:devarayanadurga.jpg|thumb|Natural Fort at Devarayanadurga]] |
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'''Devarayanadurga''' is set amidst hills and dense forests, it is dotted with hilltop temples like the [[Yoganarasimha]] and the [[Bhoganarasimha]] and is located at an altitude of 3940 feet. It is also famed for [[Namada Chilume]], a holy natural spring, the source for River Jayamangali, and the [[Mahalakshmi]] Temple at [[Goravanahalli]]. |
'''Devarayanadurga''' is set amidst hills and dense forests, it is dotted with hilltop temples like the [[Yoganarasimha]] and the [[Bhoganarasimha]] and is located at an altitude of 3940 feet. It is also famed for [[Namada Chilume]], a holy natural spring, the source for River Jayamangali, and the [[Mahalakshmi]] Temple at [[Goravanahalli]]. |
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==Geography== |
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Devarayana Durga is a fortified hill, about nine miles east of [[Tumkur]] town, situated in the midst of picteresque scenery. It consists of three elevations and seven gates leading to the top. On the lowest elevation situated is the Lakshmi-[[Narasimha]] Swamy Temple. Near by is a spring know as Ane-done. On the slope of the hill is a pond said to the source of stream Mangali. Higher up is another small spring named Jaya-tirtha representing the source of another stream Jaya. Both the streams unite at Irukasandra at the foot of the hill and form the Jayamangali. The hills are also the source of the river Shimsha. |
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On the middle elevation are the Govt travellers Bunglow and few other places of rest. There are also two other springs known as Rama-tirtha and Dhanus-tirtha. There is a large cave nearby with figures of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana. |
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==History== |
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The place was originally known as Anebiddasari then as Jadakana Durga after a chief named Jadaka and finally as Devarayana Durga subsequent to its capture by [[Mysore]] king Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar. |
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Tradition relates that a robber chief named Andhaka or Lingaka had his stronghold here, and he was subdued by sumati, a prince, whose father, Hemachandra, was the king of Karnata and ruled from Yadupattana. On accomplishing the enterprise on which he had set forth, Sumathi is said to have established the city of Bhumandana near the present Nelamangala and taken up residence there for the protection of that part of his fathers kingdom. |
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Under the [[Hoysalas]], there seems to have been, on the hill, a town called Anebiddasari or the precipice where the elephant fell. A rougue elephant, which the ''sthala purana'' describes as a ''Gandharva'' suddenly appeared before the town to the great consternation of the people and after doing considerable mischief, tried to walk up the steep rock on the west, when it slipped, fell back and was killed. The hill is accordingly called as Karigiri in the [[Puranas]]. |
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Under the [[Vijayanagara]] Kings, the use of the same name continued, and a large tank, named Bukkasamudra, was formed after throwing an embankment across the gorge from which the river Jayamangali has its source. Remains of the embankment and of the adjacent town can still be traced. |
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==Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple== |
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The temple, built in the dravidian style of architecture, faces east and is said to have been constructed by Kanthirava Narasaraja I. From the inscriptions numbered Tumkur 41 and 42, we learn that the enclosure and |
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tower were repaired in 1858 by the [[Mysore]] king Krishnaraja Wodeyar III. |
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A annual celebraton or jatra takes place in the month of Chaitra(March/April) at which thousands of people collect and many mantapas are built to accomodate them. |
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The [[TVS]] Group, a south indian automobile company, has helped a great deal in the improvement and maintenance of the temple environs. |
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==Other Temples== |
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On the third elevation stands, facing east, a temple of [[Narasimha]], known as the Kumbhi. This [[Narasimha]] temple consists of a Garbhagriha, a sukanasi, a navagraha and a mukhamantapa and is similar to the plan of the temple below. In addittion to the temple there are three sacred ponds or Kalyani here known as Narasimha-teertha, Parasara-teertha and Pada-teertha. |
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There is also another temple, said to be older than Lakshmi Narasimha swamy, dedicated to [[Hanuman]], also known as Sanjivaraya, who stands with folded hands. |
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Higher up above is a small shrine of [[Garuda]]. |
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==Giri-Pradakshina== |
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Legend has it that the devotees of Hindu temples used to perform the ritual of cicling the hills on which the temples were situated. As a effort to revive the practice, a large number of Devotees perform the Giri-pradakshina, organized by [[Vishwa Hindu Parishad]]([[VHP]]) |
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==Festival== |
==Festival== |
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The nursery, known as the mini forest of medicinal plants, has been developed with the objective of conserving endangered species of plants on Devarayanadurga hills. |
The nursery, known as the mini forest of medicinal plants, has been developed with the objective of conserving endangered species of plants on Devarayanadurga hills. |
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==Accommodation== |
==Accommodation== |
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[[Category:Visitor attractions in Bangalore]] |
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Bangalore]] |
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[http://kar.ddsf.tripod.com/ Information on Devarayana Durga State Forest] |
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[http://www.flickr.com/photos/ameenahmed/sets/72057594093531039/ Pictures of Devarayana Durga hills, the temples and surrounding forests] |
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[http://rshekar.smugmug.com/gallery/910962 More pictures of Devarayana Durga] |
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Revision as of 06:23, 16 May 2006
Devarayanadurga is set amidst hills and dense forests, it is dotted with hilltop temples like the Yoganarasimha and the Bhoganarasimha and is located at an altitude of 3940 feet. It is also famed for Namada Chilume, a holy natural spring, the source for River Jayamangali, and the Mahalakshmi Temple at Goravanahalli.
Getting There
It is 80kms from Bangalore by road on Tumkur road. The nearest railway station is 25kms away in Dobbespet.
Geography
Devarayana Durga is a fortified hill, about nine miles east of Tumkur town, situated in the midst of picteresque scenery. It consists of three elevations and seven gates leading to the top. On the lowest elevation situated is the Lakshmi-Narasimha Swamy Temple. Near by is a spring know as Ane-done. On the slope of the hill is a pond said to the source of stream Mangali. Higher up is another small spring named Jaya-tirtha representing the source of another stream Jaya. Both the streams unite at Irukasandra at the foot of the hill and form the Jayamangali. The hills are also the source of the river Shimsha.
On the middle elevation are the Govt travellers Bunglow and few other places of rest. There are also two other springs known as Rama-tirtha and Dhanus-tirtha. There is a large cave nearby with figures of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana.
History
The place was originally known as Anebiddasari then as Jadakana Durga after a chief named Jadaka and finally as Devarayana Durga subsequent to its capture by Mysore king Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar.
Tradition relates that a robber chief named Andhaka or Lingaka had his stronghold here, and he was subdued by sumati, a prince, whose father, Hemachandra, was the king of Karnata and ruled from Yadupattana. On accomplishing the enterprise on which he had set forth, Sumathi is said to have established the city of Bhumandana near the present Nelamangala and taken up residence there for the protection of that part of his fathers kingdom.
Under the Hoysalas, there seems to have been, on the hill, a town called Anebiddasari or the precipice where the elephant fell. A rougue elephant, which the sthala purana describes as a Gandharva suddenly appeared before the town to the great consternation of the people and after doing considerable mischief, tried to walk up the steep rock on the west, when it slipped, fell back and was killed. The hill is accordingly called as Karigiri in the Puranas.
Under the Vijayanagara Kings, the use of the same name continued, and a large tank, named Bukkasamudra, was formed after throwing an embankment across the gorge from which the river Jayamangali has its source. Remains of the embankment and of the adjacent town can still be traced.
Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
The temple, built in the dravidian style of architecture, faces east and is said to have been constructed by Kanthirava Narasaraja I. From the inscriptions numbered Tumkur 41 and 42, we learn that the enclosure and tower were repaired in 1858 by the Mysore king Krishnaraja Wodeyar III.
A annual celebraton or jatra takes place in the month of Chaitra(March/April) at which thousands of people collect and many mantapas are built to accomodate them.
The TVS Group, a south indian automobile company, has helped a great deal in the improvement and maintenance of the temple environs.
Other Temples
On the third elevation stands, facing east, a temple of Narasimha, known as the Kumbhi. This Narasimha temple consists of a Garbhagriha, a sukanasi, a navagraha and a mukhamantapa and is similar to the plan of the temple below. In addittion to the temple there are three sacred ponds or Kalyani here known as Narasimha-teertha, Parasara-teertha and Pada-teertha.
There is also another temple, said to be older than Lakshmi Narasimha swamy, dedicated to Hanuman, also known as Sanjivaraya, who stands with folded hands.
Higher up above is a small shrine of Garuda.
Giri-Pradakshina
Legend has it that the devotees of Hindu temples used to perform the ritual of cicling the hills on which the temples were situated. As a effort to revive the practice, a large number of Devotees perform the Giri-pradakshina, organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad(VHP)
Festival
Sri Narasimhaswamy jathra festival, an annual festival is held somewhere in the beginning of March in Devarayanadurga. The festival draws devotees from all over Bangalore-Tumkur region.
Nursery
The forest department has developed a nursery of medicinal plants near Namada Chilume picnic spot on Devarayanadurga hills.There are about 300 varieties of rare ayurvedic plants in this nursery.
Only particular species of plants are cultivated on specified plots for easy identification of the plant varieties. The nursery is located at a forest spot beside Tumkur-Devarayanadurga bus route.
The nursery, known as the mini forest of medicinal plants, has been developed with the objective of conserving endangered species of plants on Devarayanadurga hills.
Accommodation
KSTDC operates a hotel in Devarayanadurga called Hotel Mayura Meghadoota.
External links
Information on Devarayana Durga State Forest
Pictures of Devarayana Durga hills, the temples and surrounding forests