Sri Prasanna Meenakshi & Sri Someshwara Temple @ Shivanasamudra (Karnataka)

Sri Prasanna Meenakshi & Sri Someshwara Temple:

Sri Prasanna Meenakshi & Sri Someshwara Temple is a Hindu temple within a campus. Sri Prasanna Meenakshi is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Durga) and Sri Someshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is an ancient temple that is around 1200 years old and built by the Chola dynasty. It is located in a village called Shivanasamudra in Mandya districts Karnataka (India).

Temple is very clean and well maintained. The main attraction in the temple is Sri Chakra inside the Sri Prasanna Meenakshi temple and people visit there for a special ritual to the Chakra. Make sure to bring puja-related items along with you as you will not find any shop there.

Holy river Cauvery is very close to the temple. People take a dip in the river before entering the temple.

There is no dress code for devotees but they love Indian dress. Photography inside the temple is not allowed.

Shivanasamudra is a very famous tourist destination in Karnataka and you will see many other places around it. I am sure you will love being in Shivanasamudra.

VisitingTiming: 07:30 AM to 01:30 PM & 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM Everyday

Best time to visit: All-time

Entry Fees: No but you have to pay if you choose to perform special rituals. They have displayed rates for different rituals.

Address:

Sri Prasanna Meenakshi & Sri Someshwara Temple

Shivanasamudra, Barachukki Falls Rd, Chamrajnagar, Karnataka - 571440 (INDIA)

Special occasion:

This is a very famous temple and many people visit there every day. Below are some of the occasions while you expect more crowded.

- Maha Shivratri

- Navaratri

- Ganesh Chaturthi

- After Solar and Lunar eclipse.

- Weekends

- Every Monday

- Holidays

- Pitripaksha

Places to visit nearby:

Shivanasamudra waterfalls
Talakadu
Chamrajnagar
Mysore

Parking Places: There is no dedicated place for parking near the temple but you can park on the roadside as there is not much traffic on the road.

How to reach :

Indian Rail: The nearest railway station is Chamrajnagar about 59 km. You can catch either bus or hire taxis to reach the place.

Buses: The nearest main bus station is Chamrajnagar about 59 km. It is well connected with other Indian cities. You can catch either bus or hire taxis to reach the place.

Airport: The nearest airport is Mysore is about 75 km. It is well connected with other Indian cities. You can hire taxis to reach the place.

Private Taxis: You will not find any taxis. You have to hire from your starting point till your tour ends.

Distance from nearby Cities

Bangalore: 130 km

Mysore: 75 km

Chamrajnagar : 59 km

Shimoga: 220 km

Mangalore: 330 km

Hubli: 483 km

Tirupati: 376 km

Accommodation:

Few resorts and homestay are available within 5 km and they are quite costly. You can find some small-scale hotels in Malavali which are around 7 km.

Food & Restaurant:

It is a very famous temple in Karnataka and many people visited there every day but then also you will not find any restaurant near this. You will just find a few small-scale snacks counters only.

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