Devarayanadurga Sunset View — Attraction in Karnataka

Devarayanadurga:  A Natural and Spiritual Retreat

Devarayanadurga is a small hill station located in the Tumkur district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The hill station is known for its natural beauty, historic temples, and trekking trails.Devarayanadurga is located around 70 km from Bangalore and around 15 km from Tumkur city and is well-connected by road. Taxis and buses are available from both Bangalore and Tumkur to reach Devarayanadurga. History: Devarayanadurga translates to “Devaraya’s fort” in Kannada; the town got its current name after the Mysore ruler Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar captured it in one of his victories.Devarayanadurga has a rich history that dates back to the Vijayanagara Empire. The region was ruled by the Vijayanagara kings, who built several temples and monuments in the area. The hill station was named after the two temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha and Lord Yoga Narasimha, which are located on top of the hill. According to legend, the Vijayanagara king Devaraja Wodeyar discovered a sacred spring while hunting in the region. The spring was believed to have healing powers, and the king built a small shrine around it. The shrine grew in popularity over the years, and the hill station became a center of spiritual and religious activity. Tourist Attraction: Devarayanadurga is a popular destination for trekking enthusiasts. The hill station has several trekking trails that vary in difficulty, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers. The trek to the top of the hill is a challenging yet rewarding experience that offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The temples are connected by roads and tourists can take their vehicle until the top of the hill. The Yoga Narasimha temple is situated at the top of hill and is a temple dedicated to God Narasimha and Lakshmi, one can take vehicle until this temple and walk up few stairs to get Darshan. The Bhoga Narasimha Temple, located at the foothills of Devarayanadurga is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, and is believed to be more than 1000 years old. Culture: Devarayanadurga has a rich cultural heritage and is home to several temples and historical monuments that are deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and tradition.The town celebrates several festivals throughout the year, including Brahmotsava, which is the annual festival celebrated at the Bhoga Narasimha Temple. During this festival, the temple is decorated with lights, and cultural programs are organized, including dance, music, and drama...

In the hilly terrain of Devarayanadurga, are various holy spots like the temples dedicated to Yoga Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Bhoga Narasimha Swamy and the Sanjivaraya Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Near the Narasimha Temple are three sacred ponds called Narasimha Teertha, Parashara Teertha and the Pada Teertha. The Pada Teertha is inside a large cave. There is another cave with the statues of Lord Rama, his consort Sita and his brother Lakshmana. The rivers Jayamangali and the Shimsha originate from these hill ranges. Explore Devarayanadurga, and get your adrenaline pumping as Devarayanadurga is an ideal spot for trekking. Get a stunning panoramic view of Tumakuru from atop the Devarayanadurga hill.

What to see at Devarayanadurga:

Bhoga Narasimha Temple is the first temple at Devarayanadurga located at the foot of the hill Yoga Narasimha Temple is the second major temple in Devarayanadurg. Built in Dravidian style architecture, Yoga Narasimha Temple is located on a hillock little higher and further from Bhoga Narasimha Holy Ponds: Devarayana Durga Temple complex has three holy ponds known as Narasimha Theertha, Parashara Theertha and Pada Theertha. Namada Chilume is a must-visit spot 6 kms from this place. Water springs out from the rock bed. Nearby: Shivagange (30 kms), Mandaragiri (19 kms), Madhugiri Fort (45 kms), Maidenahalli blackbuck reserve and Kaidala Chennakeshava temple (27 kms) are some of the attractions to visit along with Devarayana Durga.

How to reach:

Devarayanadurga is 73 kms from Bengaluru city. Bengaluru airport is 83 kms away. Buses and trains are available till Tumkur (17 kms ). Taxis can be hired in Tumkur city to reach Devarayanadurga.

Stay: Tumkur city has several budget and...

It's awesome.We went Upto to the top of the hill to temple through car.Road is very congested till top and hairpin bends are there and it's very upwards.To go to temple again you have to climb few stairs to reach the temple.The stairs are also very upwards.Really it's very difficult for oldage people to climb.Myself being middle aged couldn't climb so easily.I took rest in bw then by the time me and my son reached the top the temple was closed.Poojari and others were there.Since tht was the first time iwanted to take the pic of surroundings esp Kalyani but one guy among them was very harsh and was scolding me very badly and was scaring us tht if I stay there even for a min I'll lock the gate and we all will go away.Tht was very bad of him.We climbed the stairs with so much of difficulty we couldn't do devara darshan also upon tht his scolding.For a moment my mood went off and I was upset.Management should teach them how to behave.My motherinlaw is aged by the time she climbed few steps already temple was closed. There are so many monkeys.Plz make sure to take care of belongings.The view point was awesome and worth climbing the stairs.There are many food shops at the car parking.Below also we have one temple at the foothills of DD Hills.Its yoga narasimha Swamy temple I guess.But we didn't go there since we were late.We have to pay 30-40 rs before going to the top of the hill at the foothills.Awesome experience.Reminded me our Nandi Hills and chamundi hills at...