Karighatta Temple , Mysore
About Karighatta Temple
Karighatta Temple or Karigatte, literally known as “Black Hill Temple”, is situated atop the hillock nearby Srirangapatna. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The main deity in the sanctum sanctorum is mentioned as “Karigirivasa” which means God who resides on black hill. Perched at a height of 2697 feet above sea level, the temple has separate shrine for Goddess Padmavati, consort of Lord Vishnu. The hill has many dry jungle vegetations, tamarind trees, gooseberry trees etc. As per Hindu mythology, the great sage Saint Bhirgu had incarnated the main deity in this temple. The picturesque view of concourse of Cauvery and Lokpavani Rivers amidst of beautiful landscape is fascinating, when seen from atop of Karighatta.
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Places to Visit near Karighatta Temple
Srirangapatna, Karnataka
4 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Srirangapatna, the erstwhile capital of Tipu Sultan Reign, is 14 km away from Mysore. Srirangapatnam was founded by the rulers of Ganga Dynasty in...
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Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Karnataka
5.9 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
One of the Pancharanga Kshetram, Ranganatha Swamy temple is an important tourist destination. The temple is dedicated to Sri Ranganatha Swamy, a...
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Sangama, Karnataka
7.5 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Sangama is a place where Arkavati merges with Cauvery and then Cauvery flows through granite rocks forming a 10m wide gorge. Enjoy the ferocious...
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Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka
8.7 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Situated in Mandya district, Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary is Karnataka’s largest bird sanctuary and sprawls across 40 acres through which river...
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St. Philomena Church, Karnataka
17.2 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
St. Philomena Church is in Mysore or Mysuru is originally over 200 years old, but rebuilt in 1936 in present Neo Gothic style and its architecture...
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Mysore Rail Museum, Karnataka
19.6 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
This exhibit of vintage locomotives of Indian Railways is one of the oldest and second largest of its kind in India. Located in Mysore, the Mysore...
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Karanji Lake, Karnataka
19.8 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Karanji Lake sprawls across 90 acres and is situated at the foot of Chamundi Hills next to Mysuru Zoo. The lake has been recently re-developed and...
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Mysore Palace, Karnataka
19.9 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Mysore Palace is located at the center of the Mysore city. The Mysore Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, is considered as the pride and...
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Mysore Zoo, Karnataka
20.5 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Officially called as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological, the Mysore Zoo is situated in the vicinity of Mysore Palace. Established in the year 1892, the...
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Brindavan Garden, Karnataka
22.3 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Brindavan Garden, one of the most mesmerizing beauty spot is established with symmetric designs. This elegantly laid garden is known for its...
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Daria Daulat Bagh, Karnataka
24 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Daria Daulat Bagh is a summer palace which is located amidst of Cauvery River nearby Mysore. This summer palace was from where, “Tiger of...
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Chamundi Hills, Karnataka
26.6 km from Karighatta Temple - See map
Chamundi Hills is well known for Chamundi Temple which is located atop. Tourists can view this hill from any corner of Mysore city. The hill is...
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