The visit to this temple at Mangala was a part of the Chozha period Temples Visit, on the ancient trade route from Chamarajanagar to
Kollegal in Karnataka State (Gangapadi). The temple is at the center of the Village and on the
east bank of a Tank. This Moolasthanamudayar temple was also called Bhogesvara
temple.
Moolavar: Sri Bhogeswara / Moolasthaneswara
Some of the salient features of this temple are... The temple is facing east with an inscription
stone. There is no Balipeedam or Dwajasthambam. At the entrance of the sanctum, Vinayagar is on the right and Mahavishnu is on the left. Moolavar is on a
square avudayar. Nagar is in the artha
mandapam.
ARCHITECTUREThe temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. A Two tier vimana is on the sanctum sanctorum. The artha
mandapam is supported by 4 pillars of Ganga style of octagonal shape with a square base, kalam, kudam, palakai, and a simple pothiyal.
HISTORY &
INSCRIPTIONThe temple was believed to have been built during the Chozha
period. There are two inscription stones of which one is on the banks of a
tank.
The inscription on the banks of the tank belongs
to Rajathirajan’s 32nd reign year (1049 - 50 CE). The inscription
starts with his meikeerthi as “Thingaler tharu - திங்களேர் தரு......”.
As per the inscription this place was
called Mudikonda Chozhamandalathu Gangaikonda Chozhavalanattu, Idainadu,
Mangalam. The inscription is incomplete.
This place was
called Mangala during Ganga’s period and the same was changed to Mummudi
Chozhamandalathu Gangaikonga Chozhavalanattu Idainadu Mangalam. It was a Trade
center with Nanadesikars, Thisai ayirathu Ainootruvar, and Ayyapozhil Vanika groups who had done trades in this area. This temple was established by these traders. The
inscription stone starts with, traders meikeerthi. Lord Shiva was called Moolasthanamudayar/Bhogesvara.
Front side
An 11th-century inscription stone in front of the temple records that the temple was constructed by Gujyabhoga
Gavunda of Mangala.
TEMPLE TIMINGS Since orukala pooja is conducted, the opening and
closing times are unpredictable. Locals will help to open the temple.
HOW TO REACH:This place Mangala is on the bus route from Chamarajanagar to Kollegal. 9.7 km from Chamarajanagar, 29 km from Kollegal,
60.7 km from Mysore, and 169 km from Bangalore.
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SHIVAYA NAMA ---
TEMPLE TIMINGS
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