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Shiva (Srikanteshwara / Nanjundeshwara) temple · Nanjangud, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
The Srikanteshwara Temple, also called the Nanjundeshwara Temple, is a large Hindu temple to Shiva at Nanjangud in Mysuru district, Karnataka. The town, also known as Garalapuri, stands on the right bank of the Kapila (Kabini) river, a tributary of the Cauvery, according to the Mysuru district administration.
Faith & Tradition
The name Nanjunda refers to Shiva who swallowed the Halahala poison, becoming Vishakanta or Shrikanta; hence the deity is called both Nanjundeshwara and Srikanteshwara. He is also described as one who cures the diseases of his devotees, the district administration notes.
Tradition holds that Tipu Sultan called the deity 'Hakim (doctor) Nanjunda' after his elephant's eyesight was restored, and that he offered the temple an emerald linga ('Pachche Linga'), the Deccan Chronicle reported.
Heritage
The district administration also notes the Raghavendra Math near the temple, founded towards the end of the 15th century.
Plan Your Visit
The car festival draws very large crowds. Confirm darshan and festival arrangements with the temple administration before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Five chariots are pulled by devotees: the Gauthama Ratha of Lord Srikanteshwara, reckoned to be nearly 100 feet tall, and chariots of Ganesha, Subrahmanya, Parvathi and Chandikeshwara (The Hindu).
Location
Nanjangud is about 16 km from Mysuru, on the banks of the Kapila river (The Hindu).
Location: Nanjangud, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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Questions
At Nanjangud in Mysuru district, Karnataka, on the bank of the Kapila (Kabini) river.
Nanjunda refers to Shiva who swallowed the Halahala poison; he is therefore also called Srikanteshwara.
The temple's car festival, in which devotees pull five chariots led by the Gauthama Ratha of Srikanteshwara.
About 16 km, according to The Hindu.
Tradition says Tipu Sultan called the deity 'Hakim Nanjunda' and offered an emerald linga, the Deccan Chronicle reported.
Further reading: Srikanteshwara (Nanjundeshwara) Temple, Nanjangud on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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