>Exroader: temples are protected monuments under the Karnataka state division of the [[Archaeological Survey of India

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temples are protected monuments under the Karnataka state division of the [[Archaeological Survey of India

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| name = Ranganatha Swamy and Someshwara
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[[File:Someshwara temple at Magadi.jpg|thumb|upright|The Someshwara temple at Magadi]]
The '''Ranganatha Swamy and the Someshwara temples''' are located in the historic town of [[Magadi]], about 41 km from [[Bangalore]], the capital of the Indian state of [[Karnataka]]. These temples are [[List of State Protected Monuments in Karnataka|protected monuments under the Karnataka state]] division of the [[Archaeological Survey of India]].<ref name="protected">{{cite web |url=http://asi.nic.in/asi_protected_monu_karnataka.asp|title=Protected Monuments in Karnataka|work=Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India|publisher=Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts|accessdate=18 December 2014}}</ref>

==History==
Magadi was first founded by the [[Chola dynasty]] around 1139 A.D. during their rule over the region. Magadi is the birthplace of [[Kempe Gowda]], the [[Vijayanagara empire|Vijayanagara]] chieftain who founded Bangalore in the 16th century. Kempe Gowda and the chiefs who followed him built many architectural temples here.<ref name="fort">Various (2003), p8</ref>

===Ranganatha temple===
The presiding deity of the temple is lord Vishnu in his standing posture, similar to the one in Tirupati. The name of this temple is actually Paschima Venkatachalapthi temple as the presiding deity faces west. The area in which the temple is located is called Tirumale. However nowadays it is more popular as Ranganatha temple due to the presence of a small image of Rangatha on the temple wall which is believed to be growing in size every year.
According to Achari, The sanctum of the Ranganatha temple was first consecrated in early 12th century by the Chola ruler and the temple has undergone renovations and expansion since. Based on an inscription on a ''Garuda sthamba'' (Garuda pillar) in front of the temple, the tall decorative ''[[Gopuram]]s'' (towers) were added by the famous [[Vijayanagara empire]] King [[Krishnadeva Raya]] in 1524 A.D. Contributions were also made by the Mysore regent [[Tipu Sultan]]; and the Maharaja of Mysore, [[Jayachamaraja Wodeyar]].<ref name="renovate">{{Cite web |author=Achari, Soumya Narayan|title=Magadi's Ancient Temple |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/177277/magadis-ancient-temple.html|publisher=Deccan Herald|work=|accessdate=2014-12-14}}</ref> The Ranganatha temple complex consists of several shrines which includes sanctums for the Hindu deities [[Rama]], [[Sita]], [[Anjaneya]], [[Lakshmi]], [[Krishna|Venugopala Krishna]] and Ranganatha (a form of the Hindu god [[Vishnu]]).<ref name="renovate"/> Legend has it that the main deity (Ranganatha) was installed by Sage Mandavya lending the location the name "Mandavya Kshetra" (abode of Manavya). The pillars in the temple have attractive sculptures in relief. On either side of the temple entrance are two large colorful images of elephants.<ref name="yali">* {{Cite web |author=Raghavendra, Srinidhi L.V.|title=Cradle of History|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sep04/metro13.asp|publisher=Deccan Herald|work=|accessdate=2014-12-14}}</ref>

===Someshwara temple===
According to the noted epigraphist and historian [[B. Lewis Rice]], the Someshwara temple was built by Kempe Gowda II after coming to power in 1569 A.D.<ref name="built">Rice (1887), p22</ref> However, there is another view that the temple was actually built by his descendant Kempavira Gowda III in 1712 A.D. Notable structures in the large temple complex include a spacious inner ''prakara'' (courtyard) with lofty towers and ''mantapas'' (halls) which are in a state of neglect. Pillar decor includes motifs of dancing girls, soldiers, birds, and animals such as lions in [[relief]]. The complex includes a small shrine for [[Parvati]], consort of the Hindu god Shiva. A short distance from the complex is a ''mantapa'' for [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]], the vehicle of the god Shiva.<ref name="yali"/>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Rear view of Ranganatha Swamy Temple at Magadi.JPG|View from the rear of the Ranganatha Swamy temple, Magadi
File:Nandi (bull) mantapa at Magadi.jpg|Nandi (bull) mantapa viewed from the Someshwara temple complex, Magadi
File:A shrine in Someshwara temple in Magadi.jpg|Shrine of [[Parvati]] in the Someshwara temple complex, Magadi
File:Yali pillars in Someshwara temple at Magadi.jpg|''[[Yali (Hindu Mythology)|Yali]]'' pillars under the Someshwara temple ''gopura'' (tower), Magadi
</gallery>

== Notes ==
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== References ==
* {{Cite book |last=Various|first= |title=Tourist Guide to Bangalore|year=2003 |publisher=Sura Books|location=Bangalore|isbn=81-7478-021-1}}
* {{Cite book |last=Rice|first=B.L. |title=Gazetteer of Mysore-Compiled for Government|year=1887 |publisher=Sura Books|location=Bangalore|isbn=81-206-0977-8}}
* {{Cite web |author=Achari, Soumya Narayan|title=Magadi's Ancient Temple |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/177277/magadis-ancient-temple.html|publisher=Deccan Herald|work=|accessdate=2014-12-14}}
* {{Cite web |author=Raghavendra, Srinidhi L.V.|title=Cradle of History|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sep04/metro13.asp|publisher=Deccan Herald|work=|accessdate=2014-12-14}}
* {{cite web |url=http://asi.nic.in/asi_protected_monu_karnataka.asp|title=Protected Monuments in Karnataka|work=Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India|publisher=Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts|accessdate=18 December 2014}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Group of temples at Magadi, Karnataka}}

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[[Category:Hindu temples in Ramanagara district]]

Group of temples at Magadi, Karnataka - Revision history

>Exroader: temples are protected monuments under the Karnataka state division of the [[Archaeological Survey of India