What to expect
Highlights
- The swayambhu Yoga-Narasimha boulder shrine.
- The Sripadaraja Mutt and brindavana.
- The Dvaita saint heritage.
Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)
A cave shrine and Dvaita matha near Mulbagal around a swayambhu Yoga-Narasimha on a boulder, where the 15th-century saint Sripadaraja — teacher of Vyasaraja — lived and taught; the Sripadaraja Mutt and its brindavana stand here. This heritage guide is organized from Mulbagal in Kolar district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt).
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Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseMulbagal
DistrictKolar
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit6→Narasimha Tirtha near Mulbagal is a cave shrine and Dvaita matha around a swayambhu Yoga-Narasimha on a boulder.
Here the 15th-century saint Sripadaraja — teacher of Vyasaraja — lived and taught, and the Sripadaraja Mutt and its brindavana stand at the site.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 2 km from Mulbagal; by road, then a short walk to the shrine.
- A living matha — remove footwear, dress modestly and be quiet and respectful.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru70 km
- Chikkaballapura55 km
- Chintamani40 km
- Tumakuru130 km
- Chennai280 km
Road km to Kolar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)Seasonal guide
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Today at Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)
Sunrise6:05 am
Sunset6:26 pm
Golden hour best light5:26 pm–6:26 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:26 pm–6:51 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- An active matha and shrine — be quiet, especially during prayers.
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templeKurudumale Ganesha Temple
13.1 km · 17 min drive
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templeAnjaneya Swamy Temple, Mulbagal
2.6 km · 3 min drive
A revered Hanuman (Anjaneya) temple in Mulbagal town, associated with the Dvaita saint Vyasaraja, and housing shrines to Rama-Sita, Lakshmi-Narasimha and Venugopala — a central pilgrimage of the temple town called the "Dakshina Mandara".
templeVirupaksha Temple, Mulbagal
2.1 km · 2 min drive
A finely carved Shiva temple near Mulbagal with a Simha-vahini Durga shrine and an ornamental temple tank — a lesser-known heritage temple of the eastern plateau. (Distinct from the Virupaksha temple of Hampi.)
heritageAvani
13.3 km · 15 min drive
A heritage temple village about 13 km from Mulbagal, called the "Gaya of the South" — the 10th-century Nolamba Ramalingeshwara group of ASI-protected Shiva temples (their lingas named for Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna) below the Avani Betta hill, whose Sita temple is linked to the Valmiki-ashram and Lava–Kusha legend.
lakeDevarayasamudra Lake
17.2 km · 17 min drive
A large historic reservoir of about 500 acres in the Mulbagal country, a scenic and bird-rich picnic lake fed by the plateau’s seasonal streams.
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Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt) — at a glance
TimingsMath and shrine hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)
About 2 km from Mulbagal; by road, then a short walk
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt) is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Math and shrine hours.
How do I reach Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)?
About 2 km from Mulbagal; by road, then a short walk to the shrine. A living matha — remove footwear, dress modestly and be quiet and respectful.
How much time do I need for Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Narasimha Tirtha (Sripadaraja Mutt)?
Nearby you can pair Virupaksha Temple, Mulbagal (2.1 km), Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Mulbagal (2.6 km), Kurudumale Ganesha Temple (13.1 km), Avani (13.3 km).