In Melkote there are two important temples. The Yoganarsimhaswamy Temple is on a small hillock.
People can climb the steps from the ground level which is approximately 500 steps to the top. If not they can go by their light motor vehicles till the half way almost nearer to the temple. Still from here there are approximately 250 steps to the top.
The temple is at the height of 1777m from the mean sea level and is a creation of Hoysala times with a beautiful image of seated Yoganarasimha with Yogapatta. A panoramic view of the surrounding vast area can be had from here. Thia is one of the 7 holy centers of Narsimha worship. A huge drum donated by Tipu Sultan and a bell donated by the Mysore Parakalamatha can be seen here.
The timings at the temple are, 9.00am to 1.00pm and 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm. During Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the timings will be from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
People can climb the steps from the ground level which is approximately 500 steps to the top. If not they can go by their light motor vehicles till the half way almost nearer to the temple. Still from here there are approximately 250 steps to the top.
The temple is at the height of 1777m from the mean sea level and is a creation of Hoysala times with a beautiful image of seated Yoganarasimha with Yogapatta. A panoramic view of the surrounding vast area can be had from here. Thia is one of the 7 holy centers of Narsimha worship. A huge drum donated by Tipu Sultan and a bell donated by the Mysore Parakalamatha can be seen here.
The timings at the temple are, 9.00am to 1.00pm and 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm. During Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the timings will be from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
