Sri Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple

The Biligiri Ranganna Swamy Temple, Karnataka has an historical value, unexplained tradition and legend attached to it. The tourists visiting this temple can see a massive pair of sandals. It is believed that these sandals were used by the presiding deity, Lord Ranganatha.

Lord Ranganatha used the sandals to roam around the forests. It is also believed and said that the pair of sandals are out everyday on its journey and it is the duty of the villagers to customarily replace it.

History of Sri Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple

There lies a copper plate at Biligiri Rangana Temple Mysore on which the evidence dated is 1667. This copper plate belongs to Mudduraju, son of Trimalarajanayaka of Hadinadu and sheds light on the history of the Biligiri Rangana Temple in Mysore in India.

Initially the temple was known as Venkatanatha temple, but later on the name was changed to Biligiri Ranganna Temple when Tipu Sultan visited the temple on one of his hunting journeys and described it as a temple of Lord Ranganatha.

Architecture of Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple

Biligiri Rangana Temple Mysore is perched on the top of a hill and is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. The hills are mentioned to be of Thiru Venkatanatha of Bilikal (White Rock). There are noteworthy and extremely beautiful sculptures of Saraswathi, Krishna and Anjaneya on the pillars of the Biligiri Rangana Temple Mysore.

Every year thousands of tourists from each and every corner of the world and from all over India visit this beautiful temple. It is said that Sri Rama and sage Parasurama have worshiped Lord Ranganatha on these hills. There is also a separate shrine for Lord Gangadhareshwara.

You should visit this temple while exploring the beauty of Mysore. You can add this to your travel bucket list while crafting your trip to Mysore.