Hampi 13 Kodandarama Temple ಕೋದಂಡರಾಮ ದೇವಾಲಯ UNESCO World Heritage Site Hampi Tourism Bellary Tourism

Описание: Hampi 13 Kodandarama Temple, ಕೋದಂಡರಾಮ ದೇವಾಲಯ, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi Tourism, Bellary Tourism, Karnataka tourism, temples of Karnataka, ancient temples India, ancient Indian Architecture. Kodanda Rama Temple is situated in Hampi in the Bellary district of Karnataka. The temple is one of the most famous monuments of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the eastern part of the village, the Kodanda Rama temple stands more as a significant religious structure than as an architectural beauty. According to the local myths, Kodandarama Temple is the place where Rama killed Vali and crowned Sugreeva. The name Kodandarama means crowned Rama, in local dialect. The sacred bathing spot in front is one of the holiest spots for the pilgrims to Hampi ,Three very tall statues of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana are enclosed in the sanctum. The idols are sort of deep bas-relief carved on a huge boulder at the hillside. The historic temple is believed to mark the spot where Rama had crowned the monkey king Sugriva. The belief gets credence from the fact that the temple has an idol of Sugriva bowing to Lord Rama. This is a unique feature as temples dedicated to Lord Rama generally have an idol of Hanuman bowing to the Hindu deity, but not Sugriva. The temple is considered to be one of the oldest places of worship in Karnataka. It has several legends and mythological beliefs associated with it. According to the local myths, the temple stands on the spot where Vali was killed by Lord Rama before he went on to crown Sugriva as the king of Kishkhinda. It is also believed that Sugriva had carved the idols of Rama, Laxmana and Sita from the natural boulder on the hillside and built the temple for the worship of the deities at this spot. As such, it is believed that the temple has been standing on this place since the time of Ramayana.

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