Kodandarama temple is situated on a small hillock just about 2Kms from the Virupaksha temple. One has to climb a small rocky path which is on the banks of river Tungabhadra. The sparkling water of the river meandering through the rocky hills, gliding coracles, and the long distance view of the Anjanadri hill* is enjoyable. This hillock is the Kishkinda where King Sugriva lived. Lord Rama had visited this place and here we find a small temple of Kothanda Rama , Seeta and Lakshmana. We find Sugriva's idol in a separate niche near the pedestal where Rama's idol is worshipped. There is a priest to carry out the daily rituals. The river flowing in front of this holy place is known as chakrateertha.
*Anjanadri hill is the birth place of Lord Anjaneya.
Yantrodharaka Hanuman - A few more steps up the hill from Kothanda Rama temple would lead one to Yantrodharaka Hanuman. As the name suggests here one would find Hanuman sitting inside a Sudarshana Chakra in meditation. This is carved out of a single rock and Lord Hanuman here is considered to be very powerful. Many devotees visit here with the sole purpose of performing special poojas to the Lord in the belief that Lord would protect and grant all their wishes.
Check a few pictures
View of Kodanda Rama temple
Yantordhara Hanuman.
1 comment:
Very nicely written with relevant pictures to bring out the scenic spots and the Tubgabadra river.
Thanks
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