Devarayanadurga is a hill station located in the state of Karnataka in India. The rocky hills are surrounded by forest and the hilltops are dotted with several temples including the Yoganarasimha and the Bhoganarasimha temples and an altitude of 1204 metres.The rocky hills of Devarayanadurga, encircled by green dense forests, make a visit to this hill station very pleasant indeed. The climate is bracing as the town is located at an altitude of 3940 ft. Devarayanadurga is located in the Tumkur district of Karnataka and is famous for its temples, forests as well as the wonderful climate and scenery. Devarayanadurga was ruled by the Wodeyars and takes its name from King Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar who claimed the town after defeating a local chief Jadaka. The Spots To
Architecture
Legend / Local stories
The temples at this hill station include Bhoganarasimha, Yoganarasimha and the Laxmi Narasimha. Devarayanadurga has three distinct elevations. The Bhoganarasimha temple lies at the foothills while the Yoganarasimha shrine is located at the top of the hill. The Laxmi Narasimha temple lies on the first elevation. Yet another attraction here is the natural Namada Chilume spring. Local legend claims that the spring gushed out when an arrow from Lord Rama’s bow pierced the ground here. The devout claim Rama’s footprint has been impressed on the ground near the spring. The forests contain a cultivated nursery with rare Ayurvedic plants and the car festival and Sri Narasimha Jayanti are celebrated with much fervour.
Devarayanadurga lies 65 km from Bangalore. The nearest railway station is at Tumkur and the area also has excellent bus connections.
By Road :Several private, state, air conditioned and deluxe buses for Devarayanadurga are available from Bangalore
By Train: Tumkur Railway Station is nearest railway junction to Devarayanadurga, situated at a distance of about 18 km. The railway station is well connected to all the major cities and towns in India. Trains for Tumkur are available from cities, such as Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Mysore, to name a few. Travellers can hire taxis to reach Devarayanadurga from here.
By Air :Tourists from several cities, like Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata, can visit Devarayanadurga via Bangalore International Airport, which is the nearest airport. Situated at a distance of about 71 km from Devarayanadurga, it is ideal for tourists coming from international destinations as well, including European, Asian, American and Middle East countries, among others
This is a beautiful devotional bhajan expressing complete surrender to Mata Bhawani. Sung soulfully by Vijay Ji Soni, it reflects the bhakt’s love and longing to serve in the divine darbar of Maa Durga. सेवक रखलो मात भवानी तुम…
Hamari Pyari Radha Rani Lyrics in Hindi – हमारी प्यारी राधा रानी लिरिक्स Hamari Pyari Radha Rani bhajan is a devotional song dedicated to Radha Rani, full of love, surrender, and divine praise. Sung by Devi Hemlata Shastri Ji.…
Listen to this soulful bhajan that pleads to the Lord to hear the cries of the humble and the poor. This devotional song glorifies the divine interventions of Lord Rama, Krishna, and Narayana through legendary tales from Hindu scriptures.…
गणपति बप्पा के भक्तों के लिए प्रस्तुत है एक सुंदर राजस्थानी शैली में रचा गया भजन – “था आया सूं सुधरे काज पधारो कीर्तन में गणराज”। इस भजन में भक्त गणराज श्री गणेश जी से निवेदन करता है कि…
“शरण में आ पड़ा तेरी प्रभु मुझको भुलाना ना” एक अत्यंत भावुक और आत्मा को छू जाने वाला भजन है, जिसे मधुर स्वर में सुधांशु जी महाराज ने प्रस्तुत किया है। यह भक्ति गीत प्रभु श्रीहरि की शरणागति, करुणा…
“ओ अवसर है राम भजन रो सुता कोई मत रिज्यो रे” एक अत्यंत प्रेरणादायक राम भजन है जिसे सुखदेव जी महाराज ने अपनी भावपूर्ण वाणी से प्रस्तुत किया है। यह भक्ति गीत जीवन की नश्वरता और राम नाम की…
Ye Baba To Mera Rakhwala Hai एक भावुक और आत्मिक भजन है जो श्याम बाबा की कृपा और संरक्षण की भावना को दर्शाता है। जब जीवन में अंधेरा छा जाए, जब राह न दिखे—तब यही बाबा हमारे साथ होते…
Baba Tera Pyar Mila Mil Gaya Jag Saara एक भावपूर्ण भक्ति गीत है जो भक्ति, आस्था और दिव्य प्रेम से ओतप्रोत है। इस सुंदर भजन को सुनंदा चौबीसा ने मधुर स्वर में गाया है और कपिल शर्मा द्वारा रचित…
Guru Sam Data Nahi Jagat Ke Mahi एक अत्यंत प्रेरणादायक गुरु भजन है जिसे मनोहर परसोया ने स्वरबद्ध किया है। यह भजन गुरु की महिमा, उसकी कृपा, और संसार में गुरु की तुलना न होने वाले दाता के रूप…
Mhara Satguru Deve Updesh Chalo Satsang Mein – एक आध्यात्मिक भजन जो जीवन को सत्य और साधना की ओर प्रेरित करता है। यह भजन मनोहर परसोया द्वारा गाया गया है और सत्संग की महिमा, गुरु की कृपा और मानव…