Hoysala Series 7: ಶ್ರೀ ಮೋಕ್ಷ ರಂಗನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ, ರಂಗಸ್ಥಳ | Sri Moksha Ranganatha Swamy, Rangasthala

📍ಶ್ರೀ ಮೋಕ್ಷ ರಂಗನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ರಂಗಸ್ಥಳ, ಚಿಕ್ಕಬಳ್ಳಾಪುರ
📍Sri Moksha Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Rangasthala, Chikkaballapura

#Hoysala Dynasty 🙏🙏

🔹Ancient Sri Moksha Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Rangasthala in Chikkaballapura another beautiful example of rich Art & Architecture in Karnataka.

🔹Temple was originally built by Hoysala Kings (Assuming it to be 11th century during reign of Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana) with Ornate lintel & door jamb fluted over Garbha Griha & Mantapa entrance. However, the exterior open Mantapa with exquisite pillars & Gopura is in Vijayanagara Style built by Vijayanagara Kings.

🔹The Presiding Deity, Lord Moksha Ranganatha is 4.5 feet long Ekashila “Saligrama Shila” (Black fossil stone) in Yoga Nidra resting on Adi Shesha (Sacred Snake), Neeladevi & Bhudevi at his Lotus feet, along with Ashtadikpalakas, Shiva, Brahma, Garuda, Shanku, Chakra etc. Giving us glimpse of being himself in Vaikunta.

🔹The Garbha Griha is in the unique shape of a Bamboo Basket, as you step lower below the Lord & take “Pradakshina” or encircle the sanctum, a small opening for sunlight can be seen. I got to understand that sunrays from this opening falls directly on the feet of Lord Ranganatha during Makara Sankaranthi. Hoysala’s are well known for making use of light & shade effects in their architecture.

🔹Treta Yuga, during Lord Rama Patabhisheka, Vibhishana (Brother of Ravana) was gifted with the idol of Lord Ranganatha in a Bamboo Basket. Per Locals, In remembrance of Lord Rama gifting deity to Vibhishana, Saptarishi’s from Skandagiri Hill install Lord Ranganatha in Rangasthala & start worshipping.

🔹Sri Ranganatha at all 4 locations (Adi Ranga, Madhya Ranga, Antya Ranga & Moksha Ranga) were installed at same Muhurtha (Auspicious Time)

 🔹It is believed, devotees visit Lord Ranganatha in Rangasthala to achieve Moksha (Liberation) only after having “Brahmanda Darshana” – Darshana of below three Ranga Kshetra’s between Sunrise & Sunset.
👉🏻“Adi Ranga” – Sri Ranganathaswamy in SriRangapatna.
👉🏻“Madhya Ranga” or “Mohana Ranga” or “JaganMohana Ranga” – Sri Ranganathaswamy in Shivanasamudra.
👉🏻“Antya Ranga” – Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.




One day trip from Bangalore,
place to visit near Bangalore,
places to visit near me,
weekend travel,

#rangasthala #Chikkaballapura #Ranganatha #sriranganatha #sriranga #Ranganathaswamy #adiranga #madhyaranga #mohanaranga #jaganmohanaranga #antyaranga #SriRangapatna #Srirangam #rangasthalam #kannada #karnataka #india #god #history #hoysala #chalukya #westernchalukyas #badamichalukyas #rastrakutas #gangas #westernganga #kadamba #temple