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Chokkanathaswamy temple is one of the oldest temples in the city, dating to the Chola period of the 10th century AD.It is situated in domlur, Bangalore, This temple is dedicated to the deity known as Chokkanathaswamy or Chokka Perumal. The temple stands on a high base and there are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex and the temple, Vijayanagara style Navaranga and pillars can also be found here. A Tamil inscription dated 1270 A.D. on a door frame states that the doors were donated by one Alagiyar and another inscription says of donation by one Talaikattu and one more inscription in Kannada dated 1290 A.D. states that Poysala Vira Ramanada made donations to the temple. The temple has been extensively renovated several times. The images of Vishnu, Sridevi and Bhudevi found here was established in Garbhagraha and is carved out of Shaligrama stone brought from Gandaki river, Nepal.
The Inscriptions in the sanctum sanctorum and the Navaranga walls and the name Chokka Perumal, suggests that the temple is of Chola origin, there are some old Grantham scripts to prove it was built by Cholas. The Cholas are credited for bringing Vaishnavisam to Karnataka in the late 10th century and early 11th century. It was the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhan who brought it to the heartland of Gangavadi around 1116. Another interesting feature is the pranic energy felt in the temple. Though the oldest among the three old temples in Bangalore, the other two – Gavi Gangadhareswara and Ulsoor Someshwara are more well known shiva temples.
Sthala Purana / Significance of the Spot as indicated here
Sri AkhilandaKoti Bramhanda Nayaka ,SriVaikuntavaasi , Sri Bhoo sametha , Sri paravasudeva bhagavan avyahatha divya agnyaih saptha rishi mandala Prasanna Uttara malika states that a great sage did intense penance at this place to get the blessings of Lord vishnu for the benefits of locals here. Lord Vishnu was pleased and informed to install his Divya vigraham so that the local may regularly worship. It was also mentioned that all should not forget the "Anthima Smruthi" at the time of death to acheive "Paramapada Mooksham". Accordingly the moola vigraham was installed at a high place so that it can receive the radiance of cosmic energy and radiate in all eight directions at all times. The temple is built in such a way at a high place facing east . the sun rays fall on the on the main deity at sunrise , specially one may see it during the end of February to first week ofo March and also during Sep to Oct of every year during Uttarayana and Dakshinayana respectively . People who worship the lord and carryout pradakshinam are blessed with the grace to fulfill their wishes. This is the only temple in Bangalore possessing pranic energy.
Chokkanathaswamy temple is one of the oldest temples in the city, dating to the Chola period of the 10th century AD.It is situated in domlur, Bangalore, This temple is dedicated to the deity known as Chokkanathaswamy or Chokka Perumal. The temple stands on a high base and there are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex and the temple, Vijayanagara style Navaranga and pillars can also be found here. A Tamil inscription dated 1270 A.D. on a door frame states that the doors were donated by one Alagiyar and another inscription says of donation by one Talaikattu and one more inscription in Kannada dated 1290 A.D. states that Poysala Vira Ramanada made donations to the temple. The temple has been extensively renovated several times. The images of Vishnu, Sridevi and Bhudevi found here was established in Garbhagraha and is carved out of Shaligrama stone brought from Gandaki river, Nepal.
The Inscriptions in the sanctum sanctorum and the Navaranga walls and the name Chokka Perumal, suggests that the temple is of Chola origin, there are some old Grantham scripts to prove it was built by Cholas. The Cholas are credited for bringing Vaishnavisam to Karnataka in the late 10th century and early 11th century. It was the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhan who brought it to the heartland of Gangavadi around 1116. Another interesting feature is the pranic energy felt in the temple. Though the oldest among the three old temples in Bangalore, the other two – Gavi Gangadhareswara and Ulsoor Someshwara are more well known shiva temples.
Sthala Purana / Significance of the Spot as indicated here
Sri AkhilandaKoti Bramhanda Nayaka ,SriVaikuntavaasi , Sri Bhoo sametha , Sri paravasudeva bhagavan avyahatha divya agnyaih saptha rishi mandala Prasanna Uttara malika states that a great sage did intense penance at this place to get the blessings of Lord vishnu for the benefits of locals here. Lord Vishnu was pleased and informed to install his Divya vigraham so that the local may regularly worship. It was also mentioned that all should not forget the "Anthima Smruthi" at the time of death to acheive "Paramapada Mooksham". Accordingly the moola vigraham was installed at a high place so that it can receive the radiance of cosmic energy and radiate in all eight directions at all times. The temple is built in such a way at a high place facing east . the sun rays fall on the on the main deity at sunrise , specially one may see it during the end of February to first week ofo March and also during Sep to Oct of every year during Uttarayana and Dakshinayana respectively . People who worship the lord and carryout pradakshinam are blessed with the grace to fulfill their wishes. This is the only temple in Bangalore possessing pranic energy.
