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Highlights
- The Trimakuta Sangama river confluence and bathing ghats.
- The 16th-century Vijayanagara temple to Narasimha.
- Its "Dakshina Prayaga" pilgrimage significance.
Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple, T. Narasipura
The Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple sits at Tirumakudalu Narasipura (T. Narasipura), about 30 km from Mysuru, at the Trimakuta Sangama — the confluence of the Kaveri, the Kabini and the mythical Sphatika Sarovara. The bathing ghats here make it a "Dakshina Prayaga", a southern counterpart to Prayag.
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Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple, T. Narasipura
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Typetemple
Nearest baseT. Narasipura
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseT. Narasipura
DistrictMysuru
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
The Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple sits at Tirumakudalu Narasipura (T. Narasipura), about 30 km from Mysuru, at the Trimakuta Sangama — the confluence of the Kaveri, the Kabini and the mythical Sphatika Sarovara. The bathing ghats here make it a "Dakshina Prayaga", a southern counterpart to Prayag.
The 16th-century Vijayanagara-era temple to Narasimha (a form of Vishnu) takes its name "Gunja" from a legend that the deity was once weighed against gunja (jequirity) seeds; carved pillars and a gopuram front the river-confluence setting.
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Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple, T. Narasipura — at a glance
Timings~7:00 AM - 8:00 PM (approx)
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting there: ~30 km from Mysuru at T. Narasipura; buses and taxis
At the Trimakuta Sangama "Dakshina Prayaga" confluence; ghats can be slippery.
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How to visit
- About 30 km from Mysuru at T. Narasipura; buses and taxis reach the town, often paired with Somanathapura or Talakad.
- Remove footwear and dress modestly; the ghats can be slippery.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru145 km
- Ooty125 km
- Coorg (Madikeri)120 km
- Mangaluru250 km
- Kozhikode215 km
Road km to Mysuru; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; festival and new-moon bathing days are busiest.
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- Free entry; a living pilgrimage site at a river confluence — take care near the water and follow temple customs.
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When is the best time to visit Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple, T. Narasipura?
October to February; festival and new-moon bathing days are busiest.
What are the entry fee and timings at Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple, T. Narasipura?
Entry: Free. Timings: ~7:00 AM - 8:00 PM (approx). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple, T. Narasipura?
About 30 km from Mysuru at T. Narasipura; buses and taxis reach the town, often paired with Somanathapura or Talakad. Remove footwear and dress modestly; the ghats can be slippery.
How much time do I need for Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple, T. Narasipura?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Gunja Narasimhaswamy Temple, T. Narasipura?
Nearby you can pair Chennakeshava Temple, Somanathapura (7.8 km), Talakadu (13.5 km), Lalitha Mahal (25.2 km), Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud (25.3 km).
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