Sri Aprameya Swamy Temple (Ambegal Krishna) — Attraction in Karnataka

Sri Aprameya Swamy Temple (Ambegal Krishna) is located at Doddamalur, Channapatna, Karnataka on the banks of the river Kanva at a distance of 70 kms from Bangalore and 80 km from Mysor. The Dodda Mallur village is famous for its temples of Sri Ramaprameya Swamy, Aravindavalli and Ambegalu Navaneeta Krishna (crawling Krishna). This temple is frequented by devotees who long to get a child. Channapatna is famous for dolls and so the trip is not complete without buying some exquisite dolls

The idol of Ambegalu Navaneetha Krishna (crawling Krishna with butter in hand), is believed to be the only deity of Lord Sri Krishna in this pose. This idol was installed by Vyasaraja (aka Vyasatirtha), who was a prominent saint of Dvaita Vedanta. The famous Kriti (musical composition or song) “Jagadodharana Adisidale Yashode” was composed by most prominent composer of Carnatic music Purandaradasa in appreciation of the beauty of this idol.

As per the history the temple of Aprameya was built in the 11th century by Chola emperor Rajendra Simha. The temple is named after the invading Chola general Aprameya. This place is on the banks of river kanva and river bed constitutes the major portion on this village, hence this place is called Maraloor, Sand City, later transformed to Mallur in native tongue. Legends says Lord Aprameya swamy temple has been built on this sand has no strong foundations.

Sri Aprameya swamy Temple is a very ancient structure. Some historians date it back 3000 years, but local historic documents date it not less than 1500 years. There is evidence that this temple existed even before Lord Ramanuja’ s Digvijayam in Karnataka and it will not be a surprise if it was built much before Lord Ramanuja’ s Birth. There is a written document preserved to date, which mentions the Kainkaryam of lighting Nanda Deepam to Lord Aprameya in the year 980. This is a proof of the temple's existence in that period.

As per the Legend, Lord Rama stayed here, in Dakshina Ayodhya, for many years and during this time, he worshipped Lord Aprameya. Hence Lord Aprameya is also known as Sriramaprameya. Lord Rama also performed Homams and other rituals in this place and even to this day, there are remnants of the structures where he conducted the Yagnams. In kshetram Mahatmiyam Kandam of Brahmanda Purana there is a description of Lord Aprameya in twelve chapters.

Standing outside the temple, one can see the towering and beautiful Raja Gopuram. Built in the Dravidian architectural style, one finds sculptures from the Dasa Avataram adorning the side walls (Madal) of the Raja Gopuram. The Maha Dwaram is 30 feet high. Opposite the Maha Dwaram is the tall Deepa Sthambam made from a single stone, which vies with the Maha Dwaram in height, at 30 feet.

The Brahmotsavam of Sri Ramaprameya Swamy is in the months of April/May of every year. The architecture of this temple is built in such a way that for this part of the year the sunrays at sunrise fall directly on the sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagudi of Sri Aprameya Swamy). During Bramhotsavam days pilgrims are provided breakfast, lunch and dinner free of charge. Must...

temple is the idol of the Crawling Krishna called as the �Ambegal Krishna�. Its mesmerizing eyes and with butter in the hands elicit the maternal sentiment in you. This temple is also called as the Navneeta Temple. It is said that huge offerings of silver cradles are done by the childless devotees after getting blessed with a child by the grace and blessings of Lord Krishna.During celebrations a small replica of the main idol is taken on a chariot and there are processions that take place. Thus with such glorious history and extraordinary architecture is a certain monument to visit. Sri Aprameya swamy Temple is a very ancient structure. Some historians date it back 3000 years, but local historic documents date it not less than 1500 years. There is evidence that this temple existed even before Lord Ramanuja’ s Digvijayam in Karnataka and it will not be a surprise if it was built much before Lord Ramanuja’ s Birth. There is a written document preserved to date, which mentions the Kainkaryam of lighting Nanda Deepam to Lord Aprameya in the year 980. This is a proof of the temple's existence in that period.

Legend has it that Lord Rama stayed here, in Dakshina Ayodhya, for many years and during this time, he worshipped Lord Aprameya. Hence Lord Aprameya is also known as Sriramaprameya. Lord Rama also performed Homams and other rituals in this place and even to this day, there are remnants of the structures where he conducted the Yagnams. In kshetram Mahatmiyam Kandam of Brahmanda Purana there is a description of Lord Aprameya in twelve chapters.

The specialty of the temple is it is standing on sand and not on any solid foundation. It appears from the style of construction of the temple, that it was expanded during the regimes of certain kings who ruled Mallur in the past.

Standing outside the temple, one can see the towering and beautiful Raja Gopuram. Built in the Dravidian architectural style, one finds sculptures from the Dasa Avataram adorning the side walls (Madal) of the Raja Gopuram. The Maha Dwaram is 30 feet high. Opposite the Maha Dwaram is the tall Deepa Sthambam made from a single stone, which vies with the Maha Dwaram in height, at 30 feet.

During Bramhotsavam days pilgrims are provided breakfast, lunch and dinner...

Dodda Mallur village, on Bangalore-Mysore Highway at Chennapatna is famous for its Temples of SRI APRAMEYASWAMY and NAVANEETHA KRISHNA or AMBEGALU (crawling) KRISHNA. Chennapatna is a city of toys and known for its wooden toys that can be seen on the roadside shops. After passing through the main centre of Chennapatna, while going to Mysore from Bangalore on left side one can see the Temple Arch and right side on the road (opp:Arch) is SBI, Mallur Branch. Main Deity here is VISHNU in the name of Ramaprameyaswamy, and his concert Lakshmi as Aravindavalli, both very beautiful idols. Lord Aprameya has sankha,chakra,gadha and padma in all the four hands and in abhaya hasta mudra. Other Deities in the shrine are Sri Vykunta Narayanaswamy and Sri Anjaneyaswamy, Ramanuja and oher alwars.

The MAIN & BIGGEST attraction is the sanctum dedicated to child/baby Krishna in the name of NAVANEETHA KRISHNA, in crawling posture,carrying a grab of butter in one hand. The idol,on a Garuda peetam is beautiful and mesmerising. Baby Krishna is quite attractive with captivating eyes and cute pose. Baby krishna can be seen without alankara / fully clad with butter / adorned with jewels,ornaments and flowers. BELIEF : Childless couple visit this Krishna and when prays sincerely,they beget a baby soon. After this the couple visit the temple with the child, thank the Lord by hanging a silver/wooden cradle in the sanctum.

TIMINGS: Open from 7.30 am to 12.30 pm; 4.00 pm to 8.20 pm ( Sundays open upto 01.30 pm). LUNCH PRASADAM : is served at 12 noon on Saturdays and Sundays in the temple complex Mobiles are to be swiched off and photography prohibited. This temple was built in the 11th century. it is believed sage Vyasa did pratishta of crawling krishna Don`t miss to see the Temple if you are at Bangalore or travelling to Mysore. Almost on the roadside of...