Deity
Vishnu (Cheluvanarayana)
Main deity
श्री चेलुवनारायण स्वामी मंदिर
Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple
Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple in Melukote, Mandya district, Karnataka, is a historic Vaishnavite shrine dedicated to Vishnu as Cheluvanarayana. The record places it in the 12th century under the Hoysala dynasty and notes a Hoysala architectural style, with darshan in morning and evening sessions.
Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple
Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple
Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple
Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple
Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Historic Vaishnavite temple
12th century
Architecture
Hoysala
Style
Location
Melukote, Mandya, Karnataka
India
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 1100
- Founder
- Sri Ramanujacharya / King Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala Dynasty)
- The temple was re-established in the 12th century CE by the Sri Vaishnava saint Sri Ramanujacharya, who resided at Melukote for twelve years. Supported by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana, Ramanujacharya recovered the processional deity (Ramapriya) and built the complex. It received patronages from Vijayanagara and Mysuru rulers.
Significance
- Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple is a major center of Sri Vaishnavism, housing historical royal jewels presented by Mysuru Maharajas. It is globally famous for the annual Vairamudi Brahmotsavam, during which the deity is adorned with a diamond crown (Vairamudi). The Panchakalyani tank completes the sacred hill site.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Visit within listed sessions
Use the approximate darshan windows: 07:30–13:00 and 16:00–19:30, and plan around the afternoon closure.
Allow time for queues
As a historic pilgrimage site, expect waiting time during peak hours; arrive earlier in the session when possible.
Confirm festival-day changes
Festival schedules are not provided in the record; confirm any special darshan timings or crowd-control arrangements locally.
Keep your plan simple
Carry minimal essentials to move comfortably through temple areas and queues.
Follow Vaishnava temple decorum
Observe on-site instructions and customary conduct during darshan and within the temple premises.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
07:30 AM - 01:00 PM, 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM, 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
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Vaikuntha Ekadashi
A major Vaishnava observance; the record does not provide dates or special darshan details, so confirm locally for crowd levels and entry arrangements.
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Brahmotsava
Many Vishnu temples observe Brahmotsava; specific schedule is not listed in the record—verify locally for procession days and timings.
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Rama Navami
Rama Navami may be observed in Vaishnava temples; the record does not list temple-specific events, so check locally.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple
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Temple Videos
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Melukote Cheluvanarayana Temple | History, Hoysala Architecture & Darshan
Vaishnava Heritage• 13:05
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