Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple in Bangalore Karnataka

Here is Some Information about Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple in Bangalore Karnataka India.

Location: Kenchenhalli, Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore- 560098 
Built in: 1960
Built By: Sri Tiruchi Swamigal
Dedicated to: Goddess Shri Raja Rajeshwari
Entry:Free
Photography:Allow
Significance: One of the most temple
Temple Timing: 6:00Am to 12:30Pm, 4:30Am to 8:30Pm
Visiting Timing: 1 Hour
Best time to Visit: oct To Feb

Phone : +(91)-80-28608398
Nearest Railway Station: Bangalore city Station
Nearest Airport: Bangalore Int.Airport

Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple is located at Kenchenhalli, Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore Karnataka India.The temple was built in 1960 and built by Sri Tiruchi Swamigal.The Seer chosen this place to built his ashram because it was believed that Sage Athreya and his wife Anusuya lived at this place. Later, Tiruchi Swamigal constructed a beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Raja Rajeshwari. Today, the remote village Kenchanalli has been tuned out as one of the posh localities of Bangalore, RajaRajeshwari Nagar.The temple is dedicated to Goddess Shri Raja Rajeshwari.The Temple is an excellent specimen of Dravidian architecture and is Masterpiece among the recent monuments built in Karnataka. The Temple houses 6ft Divine Stone Image of the Holy Mother Sri Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari.The Mother is seated on a Throne with her right leg folded and placed across the seat, while her left leg is bent at the knee and stretched below to rest on a Full Bloom Lotus.

 Architecture of  Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple 

The temple of Raja Rajeshwari has been constructed in Dravidian style of architecture and built as per the guidelines of Agama Shastra. The temple has huge Raja Gopura in the entrance which can be observed from the far distance. Raja Rajeshwari Temple is complete with an prominent sanctum , a porch , an open pillared hall , a wide circumambulatory path  and an inner courtyard.
The temple of Raja Rajeshwari is finely carved pillars  and beautifully dressed walls .
The main attraction of this temple is the six feet attracting stone idol of Goddess Raja Rajeshwari found in the sanctum sanctorum . The Goddess is also worshipped as Gnanakshi. The Goddess Raja Rajeshwari is seated on a throne with her right leg folded and placed across the seat, and her left leg is bent at the knee and stretched below to rest on a lotus in full bloom.

History of  Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple

Early in the morning on 14.1.1960, the auspicious Sankranthi day, Sri Tiruchi Swamiji was proceeding to Mysore by a car for a Pada Pooja, along with two of his disciples. Just at about six miles South West of Bangalore City, he saw above him in the sky, three garudas (sacred eagles) circling. He saw in them the images of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi who had appeared before him on Mount Kailas. Swamiji got down from the car, and saw a footpath leading to a tiny village Kenchenahally. He proceeded and spotted a tiny cottage amidst a grove of guava trees, the spot the eagles kept on encircling. He decided to have his Ashrama there and arranged to purchase the area. This area happens to be the ancient sacred Tap van of Athri Maharishi and Mahasathi Anasuya. The Foundation stone was laid there by Sri Sivaratnapuri Swamiji  between 5-30a.m. and 6.-15a.m. on 3rd April 1960.
From then onwards, the growth of the Ashram, has been phenomenally rapid. He has built an Ashram complex consisting of numerous building, established a Pathashala for Vedic and Aagamic studies, free school for academic education, branch Maths in several places, and most important of all, constructed the temple at the present spot which was divinely ordained.
On the 27th of March every year at sunrise, the rays of the sun fall directly, on the Devi’s forehead and travel down to her feet. This was not planned, but it happens that way.

Festival Celabrate Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple

Pradosha Puja, Saiva festivalsSri Chakra Puja or Homam Navaratri Brahmotsavam.

Other Attraction near Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple

Omkar Hills, supposed to be the highest point in Bangalore is just a 5 min drive from the Temple and offers panoramic views of Bangalore. Sridhar Gudda, Big Banyan Tree, Manchanbele Dam are all easily accessible from here.

How To Reach  Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple

By Road : There are many public and private vehecals available to reach Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple Bangalore.BAMS bus station is very close near temple.

 By Rail : The Nearest Railway station is  Bangalore city station 5 Km.

By Air : The Nearest Airport is Bangalore International airport.

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