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Laxmi Janardhana Swami Temple
- Palya,Karnataka
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Overview
Laxmi Janardhana Swami Temple is located in Palya village of Aloor taluk, about 20 kms from Hassan in Karnataka. People of all religions lived in harmony during the Palegaar reign. There is a belief that the ‘Laxmi Janardhana’ idol came into existence during Palegaar rule and this temple was probably built by them.
About The Temple
Laxmi Janardhana Swami Temple was constructed in its present form by the Chalukya's around the 14th century. This temple is also known as ‘Dakshin Gaya’. The temple roof is of the Chalukyan style. Laxmi Janardhana Swami Temple is ancient with several inscriptions that have yet to be deciphered. There are two small water streams on both sides of the temple, namely ‘Shanka Theerth’ and ‘Chakra Theerth’. The temple complex also has other temples around the main temple. These are: Anjaneya Swami Temple, Laxmi Devi Temple and Venugopal Swami Temple.
About The Deity
The temple enshrines Laxmi Janardhana Swami’s idol which is made out of single black stone carving, four and a half ft high. The idol resembles Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Festival
The car festival is held during April/May each year.
Significance
There is a local belief about Laxmi Janardhana Swami Temple, that childless couples will be blessed with children if they offer prayers at this temple.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport is Bangalore.
Railways
The nearest railway station is at Aloor. You can reach from Aloor to Palya by road after. However Mysore Junction Rail Way Station is major railway station 116 KM near to Palya.
Road
Aloor is the Nearest Town to Palya. Aloor is 8 km from Palya. Road connectivity is there from Aloor to Palya.
Temple Address
Laxmi Janardhana Swami Temple,
Palya, Aloor Taluk, Hassan District,
Karnataka, India, Pin code – 573218.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For the gift of childbirth
Shlokas
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Timings
The temple is open from 06:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm.