The Foundation stone was laid there by Sri Sivaratnapuri Swamiji (later known as Sri Tiruch i Mahaswami) between 5-30a.m. This area happens to be the ancient sacred Tap van of Athri Maharishi and Mahasathi Anasuya. He decided to have his Ashrama there and arranged to purchase the area. He proceeded and spotted a tiny cottage amidst a grove of guava trees, the spot the eagles kept on encircling. Swamiji got down from the car, and saw a footpath leading to a tiny village Kenchenahally. He saw in them the images of Durga, Lakshmi and S araswathi who had appeared before him on Mount Kailas. Just at about six miles South West of Bangalore City, he saw above him in the sky, three garudas (sacred eagles) circling. Attracted by the environment, He decided to stay in Kenchenahally (present Rajarajeshwari Nagar) and build Sri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamsthana.Įarly in the morning on, the auspicious Sankranthi day, Sri Tiruchi Swamiji was proceeding to Mysore by a car for a Pada Pooja, along with two of his disciples. Sri Tiruchi Mahaswami (also known as Shiv aratnapuri Swamiji) after undertaking pilgramage to holy places like Kashi, Prayag and attaining highest peace of mind in Mount Kailas, came to Bangalore to see his disciples.
The Mother is seated on a Throne with her right leg folded and placed across the seat, while her left leg is bent at the knee and stretched below to rest on a Full Bloom Lotus. The Temple houses 6ft Divine Stone Image of the Holy Mother Sri Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari. Built in 1960s, the Temple is an excellent specimen of Dravidian architecture and is Masterpiece among the recent monuments built in Karnataka. The Temple is a magnificent edifice in pure Granite. The Eye-catching Arch on the Bangalore-Mysore Road highway lures into the interiors and you will love every second of your visit here. Located next to Green Belt, Raja Rajeshwari Nagar get its name from the very famous and very beautiful Temple of i.