Nanjangud Sri Srikanteshwara Temple
(Dakshina Kashi – Varanasi of the South)
Nanjangud is home to the ancient Sri Srikanteshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nanjundeshwara, the divine healer who removes poison and cures diseases.
Temple Highlights
Legend says the Lingam was installed by Sage Gautama. The temple complex houses shrines of Ganapathi, Subramanya, Goddess Parvathi, Chandikeshwara, and Lord Vishnu. This sacred place is also known as Parashurama Kshetra.
Mythological Significance
During Samudra Manthana, Lord Shiva consumed the deadly Halahala poison to save the universe. Goddess Parvathi held his throat, turning it blue—earning him the name Srikanta / Vishakanta. Since he digested (Nanju) the poison, he is worshipped here as Nanjundeshwara.
Historical Glory
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were ardent devotees. Tipu Sultan called the Lord “Hakim Nanjunda” after his elephant’s eye ailment was cured by the temple Theertha. As gratitude, he donated a sacred Maragatha (Emerald) Lingam.
Rathotsava
Celebrated twice a year, where beautifully adorned chariots of the deities are pulled through the streets by thousands of devotees—an unforgettable divine spectacle.
Temple Timings
Weekdays: 6:00 am – 1:30 pm | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Distance
Mysuru – 27 km | Bengaluru – 163 km
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