What is Nimishamba temple famous for?

What is Nimishamba temple famous for?

History. Goddess Nimishamba is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva. This place Ganjam is considered as a holy place. Muktharaja of Somavamsha Aryakshatriya performed penance at Nimishamba Temple.

Who built a temple to Nimishamba Devi?

Maharaja Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
The idol of Nimishamba Devi and the Sri Chakra are carved out of black stones. Lord Shiva is also represented here in the form of a linga. This ancient Temple is believed to have been built by the Mysore Maharaja Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar about 400 years ago.

How old is Nimishamba temple?

300 years old
The temple is considered to be 300 years old. This temple comes under the HR&CE of the Karnataka State.

What is the significance of the Nimishamba Temple in Karnataka?

Nimishamba is the name of a temple on the banks of the Cauvery river, located about 2 km from Srirangapattana on the road leading to Sangam ( confluence) in the south Indian state of Karnataka . Goddess Nimishamba is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva.

Where can I find Nimishamba Jayanthi in Bangalore?

Another temple is located near Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore. There is a festival on “Nimishamba jayanthi” by Sri Somavamsha Arya Kshtriyas, which is celebrated on Vaishaka Shuddha Dasami of every year, The festival is also celebrated as “Vasavamba jayanthi” by arya vsyas. On every full moon day there are special poojas.

Why is Lord Shiva called Nimishamba Amba?

Nimisha means a minute and Amba is the name of Parvathi. Somavamsha Aryakshatriya Mutharasa king Muktharaja was blessed with the boon that Sri Nimishamba will come to his aid in his fight against the demons in a minute. That is why there is a deity Lord Shiva by the name of Moukthikeshwara.

What is the festival of Nimishamba Jayanti?

There is a festival on “Nimishamba jayanthi” by Sri Somavamsha Arya Kshtriyas, which is celebrated on Vaishaka Shuddha Dasami of every year, The festival is also celebrated as “Vasavamba jayanthi” by arya vsyas. On every full moon day there are special poojas. Every day from 6am to 8:30pm, one can have the “darshan” of goddess.