NANJUNDESHWARA TEMPLE - NANJANGUD

 Monday, August 3, 2026

Nanjangudu, Mysuru District.

On our way back from Gattavadi, after lunch, we had a chance to visit Sri Nanjundeshwara (Srikanteshwara) Temple at Nanajangud.

The speciality of the Srikanteshwara Temple (Nanjundeshwara Temple) in Nanjangud, Karnataka, is that it is dedicated to Lord Shiva as a healer who consumed the deadly Halahala poison, earning it fame for curative spiritual traditions, its massive 120-foot gopuram, and the annual Dodda Jaathre chariot festival.

The Srikanteshwara Temple in Nanjangud, Karnataka, is famous as a massive pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva. Known as "Dakshina Kashi" (Varanasi of the South), it honors Nanjundeshwara—the healer who drank cosmic poison to save the world—and features a historic 120-foot gateway tower built over centuries by multiple ruling dynasties

The origins of the Srikanteshwara Temple date back to the Ganga dynasty, but its expansion and present grandeur are attributed to contributions from the Cholas, Hoysalas, and the Wodeyars of Mysore. The prakara (outer courtyard wall) contains multiple niches housing 122 images of Shiva in various forms, as well as sculptures of Ganpati, Saptamatrika, and other deities. The temple also houses a stone sculpture of Krishnaraja Wadiyar III and his four wives, along with 65 Shiva lingas of various sizes and multiple vahanas (processional carriages). The Garba Griha (inner sanctum) was constructed during the Chola period, around the 11th century AD. The anterior mandapa, where devotees sit, was added during the Hoysala period around the 13th century AD. During the Vijayanagara period, a brick-and-mortar shikhara was built over the shrine, and the Parvati and Narayana shrines were added. While the Gangas first established a smaller shrine, the Cholas and Hoysalas made significant architectural additions. The Wodeyars, prominent patrons of the temple, are credited with building the impressive gopuram and several mandapas.

We were lucky to have Darshan without much crowd and waiting.

Spent about half an hour and proceeded to Mysuru.

Posted 6/8/2026

HOMA, POOJE AT GATTAVADI, NANJANGUD

 Monday, August 3, 2026

Sri Subramanyeshwara Kshetra, Gattavadi, Nanjangud Tk. Mysuru Dist.

Pumsavana Homa is an ancient Hindu prenatal ritual performed to pray for a healthy child, protect the pregnancy, and support the well-being of the mother. It is the second of the sixteen traditional life-stage sacraments.

Usually performed during the 3rd or 4th month of pregnancy, before the baby begins to move in the womb.To stabilize the fetus, prevent miscarriage, and invoke divine blessings for good physical and mental development.

Priests or family members offer ghee, honey, and specific healing herbs into a consecrated fire. Mantras are chanted to invoke deities like Brahma and Vishnu to safeguard the unborn child from harm.

We were there at the venue to bless SHAMA - ABHIJITH,  and to witness the program. The place about 200 km from here, hired a driver and went in my car.

Our Blessings to would be mother and father.

After the pooja, grand lunch was arranged, after which we left from the place and reached home by 9pm, after visiting Nanjudeshwara Temple at Nanjangu,  Usha Cukkemane at Mysuru.

We, Usha, Gayatri

Posted 5/8/2026

SRI KSHETRA SUBRAMANESHWARA - GATTAVADI

 Monday, August 3, 2026

Gattavadi Village. Dodda Kavalande, Nanjangud Taluk, Mysuru Dist.

A prominent temple located in Gattavadi village, Dodda Kavalande hobli, Nanjangud taluk, Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is famous for housing a massive monolithic statue of Lord Subrahmanyeshwara, drawing local devotees and pilgrims seeking divine blessings.

India’s tallest Lord Subramanyeshwara statue (54-ft) at Gattevadi village under Doddakavalande hobli in Nanjangud taluk. The 18-ft statue of the Snake God will be placed on a 36-ft stone pedestal and the initiative has been taken by Thapobhoomi Trust. (October 2021)

We were at the temple, travelled from Bengaluru in the morning, reaching there at 12 noon, to attend Homa, Pooje function of Shama-Abhijith.

The place is being developed with lot of work going on around.

It is a divine place and lot of devotees will visit in course of time.

Posted 4/8/2026

FAMILY GET-TOGETHER

 Sunday, August 2, 2026

PalmGrove Restaurant, Residency Road, Bengaluru

That was a Get-together to celebrate the missed birthdays in the family,  of Raghu (July 17,) Lahari (July 20), Nalini (July 30)

There was fun, laughter, good food and togetherness, family bonding.

Food was ordered as per individual's choice, Special Thaali, Kulcha, Nan, Masaala Papad and more. 

After the meals, there was fun with kids, and ladies and photo shoot.

That was a day to remember and memories to cherish.

God Bless All.

Posted 3/8/2026

 

PRAJWAL/RASHMI -WEDDING SAMBHRMA

 Friday, July 31, 2026

B E L Kalyana Mantapa, Bengaluru

Prajwal is younger son of Shashi-Kishore, Grandson of Late Radhakka-IPS Nagappayya of Shivamogga, Late Radhakka is daughter of my father Late Veanktramana Somayaji's elder brother Late Shankaranarayana Somayaji, who was living at Sringeri.

Outside the Kalyana Mantapa, just 20 minutes drive from our house, has large space and very good ambiance and relaxing.

ENJOYING 

Inside the Kalyana Mantapa, large crowd of relatives, friends and well wishers.

The musicians with Naadaswara, Saxaphone, and drums were enthusiastically presenting the music.

There was as usual grand lunch (Bharjari Maduve Bhojana) with Pheni, MysuruPaak, paayasa, along with other items. Chapathi with Ennegaai was special.

Wished the newly married couple Prajwal-Rashmi, long and happy wedded life.

God Bless.

Posted 1/8/2026