Nanjangud - Mysore

Nanjangud is the temple town located in Mysore district of Karnataka state in India. It is around 23 kms from Mysore. It is on the banks of river Kapila and Kabini, the tributaries of River Kaveri. Nanjangud is also called as Dakshina Kashi (South Kashi). This place is famous because of the Nanjundeshwara(Lord Shiva) temple.

The main deity in the temple is Lord Nanjundeshwara. Other deities are Goddess Parvathi Lord Vishnu with Sridevi and Bhudevi, Ganesha, Subramanya, Goddess Sharada, Chandikeshwara, Navagraha and Nandi.

In Hindu mythology it is believed that , during Samudra Manthan(Ocean Churn), Shiva drank poison. That is how his name Nanjundeshwara also as Srikanteshwara.
Nanjangud is the place where Lord Nanjundeshwara resides. He is described as one who cures diseases of his devotees.

There are many temples in and around the town.

How to reach :

Daily there are trains running between Mysore to Chamrajnagar which passes through Nanjangud Station.
You can visit "Indian Railways" for bookings.

Also there are frequent KSRTC buses to Nanjangud.

You can stay in Mysore.

Temple Timings: Morning 6am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm.
Temple will be open from 6am to 8pm on Mondays and festivals.

Festivals:
Maha Shivarathri, Girija Kalyan, Chikka Jathra, Dodda Jathra, Teppothsava and Laksha Deepothsava are the main festivals celebrated along with other festivals.




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