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JWALAMUKHI TRIPURASUNDARI, UTHANAHALLI, MYSURU (KAR)
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Jwalamukhi Tripursundari is believed to be the sister of Devi Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Mysuru
It is also that she represents the flaming mouth of Jalandhara, the demon whom Shiva crushed to death.

When Devi Chamundeswari was fighting Mahishasura, she observed that from every drop of blood that spilled out of Mahishasura, another demon was born. So she created Tripurasundari to ensure that no blood dripped from Mahishasura.

Tripura Sundari means beauty of the three worlds.
The murti was installed during Wodeyar rule. An utsava murti made of pancha loha is kept in the sanctum sanctorum.
Another shrine here is dedicated to Siddeshwara / Shiva surrounded by a beautiful wooden Mantapa.
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HORANADU ANNAPOORNESHWARI, CHIKMAGALUR (KAR)
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Annapoorneshwari is the Devi of nutrition and food. The literal meaning of Annapoorneshwari is “Feeding one and all”. Anyone who comes here is offered meals and shelter within the premises.
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Maharshi Agastya is believed to have done pratishtha here.

Once, Shiva and Parvati had an argument. Shiva declared everything in the world including food to be Maya or illusion. To prove him wrong, Devi Parvati disappeared resulting in entire Earth becoming still.

Taking pity, Devi appeared as Annapoorna and relieved everyone.
Another belief is that once Shiva beheaded Brahma and his skull got stuck in Shiva’s hand. He was cursed that till the skull is not full of food or grains, it will remain stuck to his hands.

Shiva went everywhere and asked for food but the skull was never full. He finally came here and Maa Annapoorna filled the skull with grains and reversed Shiva’s curse.

It is believed that who ever visits Devi Annapoorna here will never be without food in their lives.

GHATI SUBRAMANYA, DODDABALLAPURA (KAR)
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One of the most important place for snake worship.
The murtis of Kartikeya and Narasimha are self-manifested.
There is an anthill which is opposite the shrine. Bhaktas pour milk on it as part of rituals.

Here Subramanya performed penance in the form of snake. He sought protection from Narsimha for Nagas from Sri Vishnu’s vehicle Garuda, known for his dislike towards serpents.
The Pushya Suddha Shasti is one of the biggest festivals here believed to be appearance day of Subramanya

It was in this region where Subramanya vanquished Ghatikasura, the demon. Hence called Ghati Subramanya.
Childless couples visit here to seek blessings for getting a child.
The installation of snake murtis near the shrine is believed to be an auspicious act.

The murti of Karthikeya with a seven headed cobra faces eastwards while Narasimha faces westwards.
To ensure that both are visible to bhaktas at the same time, a huge mirror is placed in the rear in the sanctum sanctorum.

SOMNATHAPURA KESHAVA MANDIR, MYSORE (Kar)

One of the most well-preserved architectural beauty of Hoysala reign.

It was constructed by Somanatha, a commander of Hoysala King, Narasimha III, hence also called Somanatha Mandir.

It was built during 1254 – 1291 AD

The mandir is constructed in Trikuta style meaning three parts with three Vimanas.
They are dedicated to Krishna in three forms – Janardana, Keshava and Venugopala.
Unfortunately, the main Keshava murti is missing and the Janardana and Venugopala murtis are damaged.

The ceilings of the mandir depict sixteen different types of Hoysala art. Names of some sculptors are engraved on pedestals of sculptures.

The mandir is no longer used as a place of worship as Murtis have been broken and mandir was desecrated by invaders.

The Mandir is known for fine carvings. Some fine sculptures include Sri Vishnu,Devi Lakshmi and Saraswati.

There is a red post box in the complex. If a visitor posts postcard in the box, it is stamped with a unique Somanathapura stamp, which is one of its kind in the world.

राम नाम कलि कामतरु सकल सुमंगल कंद सुमिरत करतल सिद्धि सब पग पग परमानंद

ॐ उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम् ।
नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम् ॥

हे क्रुद्ध एवं शूर-वीर महाविष्णु, आपकी ज्वाला एवं ताप चारों दिशाओं में फैली हुई है।
हे नरसिंहदेव प्रभु, आपका चेहरा सर्वव्यापी है, तुम मृत्यु के भी यम हो और मैं आपके समक्ष आत्मसमर्पण करता हूँ।

Maa Saraswati whose blessings make a person proficient in every art...

Let the mind breathe, the heart rest, so the spirit can express the paths it already knows, letting the great Mothers align the worlds with their wisdom.