Mahabaleshwara Temple

The Mahabaleshwara Temple is an excellent example among the wonderful Mysore Temples. The ancient Mahabaleshwara Temple atop the Chamunda Hills is one of the most visited religious destinations in the state of Karnataka. It was in fact, the most important temple of the area before the Kings of Mysore started promoting the Chamundeshwari Temple. Mahabaleshwara Temple in Mysore is one of the oldest temples of the state. Records from tenth century have mentions of the Mahabaleshwara Temple.

According to historical findings, the temple was expanded by various kings in different periods. King Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala and his successors contributed the Nava Ranga, Ardha Mantapa to the temple. Even the images of Bhairavi, Nataraja, Sapta Matrikas and Parvathi are believed to be built during the Hoysala period. However the image of Vishnu was created during the Ganga period.

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