Sri NimishambhaTemple
After visiting Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in SriRanga Patna, We visited Nimishambal Temple.
Nimishamba Temple (also spelled as Nimishamba) is one of the famous temples in Karnataka. This temple is located on the levee of the Cauvery River. As you move around 2km towards Sangam from Srirangapatna, you will find the Nimishambha Temple. During the period 1578 to 1617, Raja Wodeyar of Mysore installed Sri Nimishamba Temple and constructed this Temple Background of formation of Sri Nimishamba Temple and specialty of Shreechakra.
The main deity of the temple is Goddess Parvathi. There is a belief that Goddess Parvathi clears off all the troubles of her devotees within a minute here and that is why the goddess is called Nimishamba (Nimisha means one minute). This temple Situated about 19 Kms distance from Mysore City and 128 km Distance from Bangalore City.
The Temple Architecture
The temple has a small sanctum with seven storied grand entrance tower known as the Rajagopuram.This Temple was constructed as per the Agamoktha system, idols were installed on the basis of Shivapanchayathan. Here Sri Nimishambhadevi, with Sreechakra Sri Moukthikeshwara Swamy and Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy god`s idols of Surya Deva, Ganapathi, and Hunuman. Once you enter the temple, on the right side it is goddess Nimishambha sannathi. It is beautiful and decorated with garlands and jewellers.
In front of Idol of Shree Nimishambha Amma Bhooprastara, Krishnashila Sreechakra existing, In this Sreechakra very specialisted Beejakshara, Moolamanthra written and which is a rare sree chakra in the whole world. This Sri Nimishambhadevi become famous in fulfilling the prayers of the devotees immediately.
Actually Shri Nimishamba temple is at a higher elevation and is more towards the banks of River Cauvery. The place was less crowded, very neatly maintained and easily accessible. The water was flowing steadily and was crystal clear. Sangam is the confluence of three holy rivers, River Cauvery, River Lokapavani and River Hemavati. Actually Shri Nimishamba temple is at a higher elevation and is more towards the banks of River Cauvery.. The river is flowing at a lower level and steps cut on stone slabs have been placed to reach the river easily’
Offering a saree and blouse along with other items such as flower, fruits, etc. (available with the sellers outside the temple) hastens delayed marriages.Very scenic from outside, with river flowing by. May not be apparent with the milling crowd.
Bonus is availability of fresh vegetables in the shops around the temple. At a very reasonable price.
Nimishamba Temple on the banks of Cauvery has both devout and scenic attraction. Very pleasant visit and a divine experience a must visit temple near the Sangama of the rivers of the kaveri.
The temple is all the time crowded.. You have special entry tickets also costing Rs.20/- Queue system is very good. Parking is available.
