About Kodandarama Temple

Kodandarama Temple is the temple of lord Rama as Kodandrama and is a Hindu Shrine situated In Hiremagalur in Chikamagalur in the state of Karnataka. The temple has the deities of Lord Rama and Lakshmana with arrows in their hands. The temple has magnificent structures based on the Dravidian style of architecture. Enriched with the culture and heritage, the temple is a total exciting place for the travelers. The artworks of the 16th and the 17th century delivers rich knowledge about history. The enclosure of the temple area, several shrines are present of Madhvacharya, Ramanujancharya, Kalinga, Sugriva and some alwars. There are also deities of Garuda, Hanuman, Lakshmi and Ganpati.

Legend of Kodandarama Shrine

The Legend of the Kondarama Shrine is very much exciting and appeasing. With reference to the sthalapurana, Parshurama was subdued by Rama at Hiremagalur and Parshurama had requested Rama to show the scene of his marriage. As a result of this Sita stands to the right side of Lord Rama and Lakshman to his left, which are correct according to Hindu marriage ceremonies. This is probably the only temple where Sita is portrayed to the right side of Rama except the other temples where she stands to the left. The idols are beautifully sculptured with beautiful ornaments on them. “Bharghavpuri” was also a name of this place. It is one of the best pilgrimage places to visit in Chikmagalur and must include in Chikamagalur tour package.

Kodandarama temple timings

The Kodandarama temple opens at 5:00 A.M in the morning and is closed at 8:30 P.M in the evening.

Kodandarama Temple Charges (rates as per the year 2020)

•    Archana and Harathi – Rs.5 
•    Abhisekham (Sankalpam) – Rs. 20
•    Abhisekha Darsanam – Rs. 5
•    Nitya Archana (Permanent)- Rs. 542
•    UnjalSeva ( Every Saturday) – Rs. 116   (Five persons allowed)
•    Sri Rama Kalyanam (Performed every year after Rama Navami) – Rs. 300 (for husband and wife)