VYKUNTHA EKADASHI Puja is held on January 10th 2025 (10-01-2025) First year of anniversary of temple inaugration is planned to held on 10th of February 2025 (10-02-2025) BRAHMA RATHOTSAVA which held on magha month of every year is planned to celebrate on 13th of February 2025(13-02-2025)

Temple of Miracles - Mahima Ranganathaswamy

Welcome to the sacred abode of tranquility and divine grace. Step into a realm where the divine energy of Lord Vishnu radiates, inviting you to explore the spiritual sanctuary that brings solace to the soul. May your visit be filled with peace, blessings, and a deep connection with the divine.

Intro

Mahima Ranganathaswamy has appeared in the round shape of a round-shaped small stone, which is unique. The temple, dedicated to this form of Lord Vishnu is situated near Dabaspete on Bengaluru-Tumakuru Road. The temple is located on a hilltop and can be reached after climbiign 300 steps form base. An ideal day outing from Bengaluru.
Among the trimutrhtis the highest gods of Hindu Dharma - Lord Vishnu is said to have taken several avataras to slay demons, to teavh his Devotees lessons of life. Apart from his ten great Dashavataras he also appeared in several forms like Venkateshwara, Varadaraja, Dattatreya and Hayagriva
But as Mahima Ranganathaswamy, he has appeared in the form of a round-shaped small stone resembling a Saligrama, which is unique. The temple, dedicated to this form of the lord is situated near Dabaspete on Bengaluru-Tumakuru Road. The temple is situated on a small hilltop and can be reached after climbing a flight of 318 stone steps. The name of the village is Mahimapura and can be reached form Mahimapura cross.

Mythological Referance

The legend says in ancient time the Garuda, who is the son of Sage Kashyapa and Vinita, later the Vaahana (carrier) of lord Vishnu, ate the corpse of a Rakshasi (Demoness) by mistake. But he realised his mistake and came to the hilltop to do penance and please the lord.
According to another legend, Just after Garuda's birth, he asked his father Kashyapa for food. It disturbed his father, who told him to go to Mahimapura Hill. Garuda came to the hill and ate the corpse of a rakshasi. Repentant, he began a rigorous Tapasya. Lord Vishnu ws pleased with hid dedication and devotion and appeared on a small round-sharped stone, like a mound of jaggery, which has been worshipped ever since. The idol also called Nirakara(formless). Garuda is said to built a small temple of the lord. Now, a small idol has been installed in the Garbhagudi(holiest place inside the temple)
However, there are idols of vaishnava saint Ramanujacharya and other 4 saints, Lord Hanuman and Lord Garuda. The idol of Garuda is placed near the entrance of the Garbhagruha. Garbhagruha of this temple is said to be unique in the whole of south India. A similar idol is found in nachiyar temple at Kumbakonam in Tamilnadu

How To Reach

Travel on NH4 on the Bengaluru-Tumakuru road and take a right turn on Mahimapura cross before Dabaspete and recach the village of the same name. The hill is situated here. Bus services from Kempegowda Bus Stand, Bengaluru to Nelamangala and Dabaspete are available.
Be sure that the bus stops at Mahimapura cross. Otherwise, get down at dabaspete and hire an autorickshaw to the destination.
From Nelamangala, hire an autorickshaw to reach the village, the place is about 45 kilometres from Bengaluru.

A Brief History of Our Temple

The history of the temple is not so well known. The small temple appears to be a Hoysala structure with beautifully carved stone pillars on the mukhamantapa.

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The idols of Lord Vishnu are carved on it but a recent whitewash has obscured the beauty of the idols somewhat. From the top of the hill, the breathtaking views are the other attractions. The majestic Shivag­ange hill – Known as Dakshina Kashi resembling a Turtle, the surrounding jungle, the trees and the birds will make one forget the climb. Good for a short trip. The hill can be visible from the main road. The temple opens every day at 10 am and closes at 1:30 pm. There is no pooja in the evening because according to the popular belief, the divine sages worship here in the evening. The small Anjaneya Temple below the hill can be visited. Here, an idol of Sri Hanuman can be seen carved on a rock. In the Month of Magha a Ratha yatra – Car festival takes place. Devotees throng the place and take part in the ritual every year. In 2016 it is scheduled to be held on February 22 as per the temple trust.

Our Chief Priest Sri. Shamsundar had explained the elaborated history, beliefs, regarding the temple. Please watch the video

A Humble Appeal to Devotees

Renovation of temple is under progress We would like to request the devotees to donate by their whole soul and to be worthy of Lord's grace

Charity is the best in Kali Yuga, what is given is for oneself and what is hided is for others

  • ACCOUNT NAME : SHREE MAHIMARANGANATHA SWAMY CHARITABLE TRUST
  • BANK NAME : BANK OF BARODA
  • ACCOUNT NUMBER : 67170200001541
  • IFSC CODE : BARB0VJDABA
  • BRANCH : DABASPETE
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