Shri Gunja Narasimha Swamy Temple (Thirumakudalu Narasipura)

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  Dr RAVI SHANKAR M (guest)

  “T” of the name (T.Narasipura) refers to Tirumakudalu, the confluence of the Kaveri, Kabini and Spatika Sarovar (a hidden mythical lake or spring, also named Gupta Gamini)and the peninsular town at this location is also called Tirumakudlu (Trimakuta in Sanskrit). This is the only place in South India where three rivers meet, and the only place where Kumbhamela is held in south India every three years. It finds a mention in the Skanda Purana as one of the Trimakuta Kshetras (holy places with the confluence of three rivers.[2]. The word 'Narasipur' is the name of the town, which is derived from the famous Gunja Narasimhaswamy temple that is located on the right bank of the Kabini river. Considered as sacred as Prayag (confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Saraswati at Prayag – Varanasi - Kashi in North India), it is also known as Dakshina Kashi. The town finds its mention, both as a tourist place and a pilgrimage centre. The Gunja Narasimha Swamy temple is a massive complex belonging to the Vijayanagar period. The image of Narasimha in the sanctum sanctorum has a twig with seed of the Gunja tree and hence is called Gunja Narasimha Swamy. The temple has inscriptions dating from the Krishnadevaraya period with a mélange of Dravidian and Hoysala Architecture and is renowned for the voluminous records in Nagari script. The temple more than 450 years old, The chariot festivals of Gunja Narasimha Swamy and Agastheswara, conducted every year, are attended by thousands of people. The Kumbha Mela of T. Narasipur,[2] of recent origin, since 1989, is an event that occurs once in three years. Organised by the Kumbha Mela Trust under the auspices of senior pontiffs and religious leaders of the State, the congregation is meant to underline the concept of unity in diversity. The Kumbha Mela of Allahabad and Nasik is replicated at T. Narasipur when lakhs of devotees congregate and take a holy dip in the confluence of three rivers. A slice of ancient India unfolds as ochre-clad sadhus join people to take a dip at the confluence of the Kaveri, the Kabini, and the celestial lake "Spatika Sarovar".

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  Guest (guest)

  Dear sir, Thank you for the details of temple. one more thing is there please update the latest temple stracture now it is renewated please see the place and update the details. Regards Chandrika surabhih@rediffmail.com

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