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Biligiri Ranganna Temple near Chamrajnagar.
Biligiri Ranganna temple, 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 Ranganna temple.
The temple peak is at a height of 1700 metres from sea level. Hundred years old Champaka tree is one more attraction in this place.
During February-March, there will be a car festival in BR hills and attracts lot of devotees across all Southern states of India. Tonsuring, offering goat and chicken are common scenes during the festival.
The Name Biligiri means white cliff, Rangana means Lord Ranganatha or Balaji or Venkatesha and betta means hill. This temple was dedicated to Lord Ranganatha. The idol was installed by sage Vasishtha and it is in a standing posture, dressed as a hunter with a dagger in the belt. The idol is very appropriate to a place surrounded by forests with wild animals roaming freely.
History is that, there lies a copper plate at Biligiri Ranganna temple on which the evidence is dated 1667. This copper plate belongs to Mudduraju, son of Trimalarajanayaka of Hadinadu and sheds light on the history of the Biligiri Ranganna temple. 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.
The Biligiri Ranganna temple, has a 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 every day on its journey and it is the duty of the villagers to customarily replace it.
It is said that Shri Rama and sage Parasurama have worshipped Lord Ranganatha on these hills. There is also a separate shrine for Lord Gangadhareshwara. The temple consists of the idol of Shri Biligiri Ranganatha and Ranganayaki the Lord's spouse. This temple is of greater significance for many Shrivaishnavites. Special pooja to the deities are performed on Fridays.
( Dear regular readers of the blog, We are migrating our services to a better responsive web page so there are delays in posting new upgrades all days request to bear for few posts. Apologies for the same.)
Biligiri Ranganna Temple near Chamrajnagar.
Biligiri Ranganna temple, 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 Ranganna temple.The temple peak is at a height of 1700 metres from sea level. Hundred years old Champaka tree is one more attraction in this place.
During February-March, there will be a car festival in BR hills and attracts lot of devotees across all Southern states of India. Tonsuring, offering goat and chicken are common scenes during the festival.
The Name Biligiri means white cliff, Rangana means Lord Ranganatha or Balaji or Venkatesha and betta means hill. This temple was dedicated to Lord Ranganatha. The idol was installed by sage Vasishtha and it is in a standing posture, dressed as a hunter with a dagger in the belt. The idol is very appropriate to a place surrounded by forests with wild animals roaming freely.
History is that, there lies a copper plate at Biligiri Ranganna temple on which the evidence is dated 1667. This copper plate belongs to Mudduraju, son of Trimalarajanayaka of Hadinadu and sheds light on the history of the Biligiri Ranganna temple. 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.
The Biligiri Ranganna temple, has a 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 every day on its journey and it is the duty of the villagers to customarily replace it.
It is said that Shri Rama and sage Parasurama have worshipped Lord Ranganatha on these hills. There is also a separate shrine for Lord Gangadhareshwara. The temple consists of the idol of Shri Biligiri Ranganatha and Ranganayaki the Lord's spouse. This temple is of greater significance for many Shrivaishnavites. Special pooja to the deities are performed on Fridays.
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