Devarayana Durga is located on Karigiri Kshetra in Tumkur district of Karnataka.
This holy hill is home to two powerful forms of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swami.
Bhoga Narasimha Swami at the foothill
Yoga Narasimha Swami at the hilltop
Unique Form of the Hill:
The hill itself is believed to take divine forms when viewed from different directions:
• From the East – Elephant
• From the South – Lion
• From the West – Snake
• From the North – Garuda
Sacred Legends:
According to legend, during Dwapara Yuga, Lord Brahma performed penance here for nearly 2000 years.
Lord Narasimha appeared before him along with Goddess Lakshmi and granted darshan.
The Narasimha vigraha is believed to float in air, not touching the ground.
A demon named Pundarika was slayed here by Lord Narasimha.
The devas showered flowers from the heavens, filling the hill with blossoms.
Hence, this kshetra is also known as Kusumadri (Hill of Flowers).
Nine Sacred Theerthas:
Narasimha, Brahma, Sri Pada, Agasthya, Kasi,
Vrushabha, Chakra, Dhanus, and Vayu Theertha.
Among them, Sri Pada Theertha is believed to cure severe and chronic skin diseases.
Temple Pond – Pushkarni:
Sage Durvasa Muni performed intense tapas here.When he wished to take a holy dip in the Ganga while travelling to Kashi,
Mother Ganga appeared here itself, forming the sacred Pushkarni.
It is also believed that even today,
the Saptha Rishis worship Lord Narasimha Swami during Dhanur Masa, in the early hours of Brahma Muhurtha.
Directions:
•From Bangalore – approx 84 km, via Tumkur
•From Tumkur – about 17 km
Temple Timings: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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