Sri Kshanambika Temple
About Sri Kshanambika Temple
This temple is one of the oldest temple located in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, Karnataka State, India. The temple is also known as Jyothirmaheshwara (Shiva) and Vedhanayaki (Kshanambhika) temple. Kshanambhika believed to be more powerful than Nimishmbha since she has the power to fulfill the desires of devotees in Kshana (Second). This temple was neglected for many years, now the temple is renovated by devotees.
History of Sri Kshanambika Temple
This temple is less popular compared to the Nimishambha temple. Kshanambhika is nothing but goddess Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari / Parvathi. Kashnambhika means ‘a goddess who fulfills the desires in seconds’ (Kshana means second). The statue was believed to be installed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
The temple has the statue of Kshanambhika along with the Sri Yantra (SriChakra). The yantra has beejaksharimoolamantra carved around the stone in complete manner. The temple also encloses Lord Jyothirmaheshwara.
Sri Yantra is believed to be very powerful, which represents the universe in Geometrical form. The Sri Yantra has 9 triangles. Among them 4 are facing upright represents Shiva remaining 5 triangles represents Shakthi (Parvathi).
Mythological Importance of Sri Kshanambika Temple
The temple was constructed around 1200 years ago. In this temple people used to light 1.5 Lakh lamps at a time. During that period 1.5 Lakh houses were there in the city. The ritual of lighting lamp continued till the period of King Jaya Chamarajendra Wadiyar. Since this ritual of lightening lamps the temple got the name Jyothirmaheshwara.
There is a belief that those who are born in Krishna paksha (after Amavasya) will be having Moon in the low position of the birth chart (Kundali). They can come here and lighten lamp to the god Jyothirmaheshwara to resolve problems in their life.
Sri Yantra is installed in front of the Shanambika idol. The beejakshari mantras are carved on a black stone. The Sri Yantra is also known as Bijaksharagarbhita Sri Chakra. Ashtamangala Prashnam is also conducted in this temple. The Sri. Yantra absorbs cosmic energy and the mandala activates the energies.
Ashtamangala Prashna
It is a kind of branch in Hindu astrology. Ashta means eight, eight elements are used to perform this Pooja. The Elements used are Ghee lamp, Mirror, Gold, Milk, Yogurt, Fruits, Book and White cloth.
Sri Kshanambika Temple Darshan
Normal Entry – ₹0
Special Darshan Ticket – ₹20 (on special days)
Sri Kshanambika Temple Timings
Mon – Sun: 8.30 A.M to 11.30 A.M and 5.30 P.M to 8.30 P.M
Sri Kshanambika Temple Pooja Timings
Abhisheka timing : 9:00 A.M
Mahamangalarathi : 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sri Kshanambika Website
There Is No Official Website
Sri Temple Email
There Is No Official Email Address
Sri Kshanambika Temple Phone Number
There Is No Contact Number
Sri Shanambika Temple Address
Kshanambika Devi Temple,
Srirangapatna
Karnataka 571438
Sri Kshanambika Temple Accommodation
The temple has no accommodation facilities for devotees.
There are Good Hotels available in Srirangapatana which has online booking facilities. Some of the hotels are listed below.
- Hotel Mayura Riverview
- HM Resort
- Krupanjali Comforts
- Young Island Resorts
- Amblee Holiday Resort
- Hotel Nandini Ganjam
Daria Daulat Bagh / Tipu Sultan Summer Palace
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Gumbaz
Jumma Masjid / Masjid-e-Ala
Karighatta
Ranganathaswamy Temple
Kshanambika devi temple
Kunti Betta
Sri Kshanambika Temple Distance
From Bangalore – 125 kilometres
From Mysore – 19 kilometres
From Srirangapatna – 0.5 kilometres
How to reach Sri Kshanambika Temple
Bangalore to Sri Kshanambika Temple
KSRTC (Bus)
KSRTC and Private Buses are available from Bangalore to Mysore(fare: ₹110/-) from there you can reach Srirangapatna bus stop.
From there temple can be reached by 10 minutes’ walk, or hire an auto with minimum charge (fare: ₹25/-) No buses are available from Srirangapatna bus stop.
Bangalore to Sri Kshanambika Temple by Train
ISRTC(Train)
Trains are available from Mysore and Bangalore, you have to get down at Srirangapatna or Pandavapura Railway Station. (fare: ₹60/-) from Bangalore and (fare: ₹10/-) from Mysore, From Railway station bus no. 313A, 313, 307 is available (fare: ₹7/-), get down near Masjid from there it is 5 min walk
NOTE – please do contact Indian Railways (IRCTC) for better clarity on train timings & updated Pricing
Airport to Sri Kshanambika Temple
Air
Nearest International Airport( kempegowda airport Bangalore) is 159 Kms from Sri Kshanambika Temple.
Nearest Domestic Airport (Mandakalli Airport Mysore) is 33 Kms from Sri Shanambika Temple
Bike / Car
Bangalore to Mysore
Majestic (Kempe Gowda bus station) – Nayandahalli – Bidadi – Kengeri – Ramanagara – Channapattana – Madduru- Mandya- Srirangapattana- Sri Kshanambika Temple