Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Devarayana Durga

Tumkur is land of hills and hilltop temples. One such hill is Devarayana Durga. It is actually in the forest area. But much of the forest is lost in the name of development. deforestation is rampant due to illegal settlements and encroachments coupled by lack of rain.

Tumkur is 70Kms from Bangalore. Durga is around 15Kms from Tumkur. Lord Narasimha is the deity. The Bhoga Narasimha temple is at the base of Hill and Yoga Narasimha is on the top. Both are ancient and majestic.



The steps leading to hill-top Yoganarasimha Temple. 




The Kalyani (Temple pond) at the hill top






View of the road leading up to the hill as seen from Temple



The stone Mantap seen at the top. A small pathway leads to the top, where one gets spectacular view of the surrounding.





Stone ladder near the Mantap. Actually you have to crawl to the top.


The Mantap seen from the stone ladder


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