The traditional yet magnificent beauty of the Magadi Ranganatha swamy temple, is a historic town of the place named Magadi. It is 41 kilometres away from the city of Bangalore.

The temples are protected with the artistic monuments which are taken care of by the Archeological department of India.  It is one of the top places to visit near Bangalore, which should not be left unexplored.
 
Magadi Ranganathaswamy temple history

Magadi has a long-dated history which is related to the kings’ rule and the Puranas. The place Magudi was first found by the kings of the Chola dynasty around the year 1139 A.D.  They ruled over the place for a long period of time

This is the birthplace of the Kempe Gowda the chieftain of the Vijaynagara who founded the places of Bangalore in the 16th Century. The warrior Kempe Gowda’s followers built in a lot of architectural monuments in his name and expanded his rules across the hilltops.

As per the notable historians and the epigraphists, the temple built under the leadership of Gowda was notable.  The structures have complex designs and inner open courtyards where pillars are engraved with the designs of soldiers, flora and fauna, birds and relief measures.

The small shrine designed for the Parvati, the wife to the god Shiva, made grand and amazing with Mantapa. The sage Mandavya, in addition commented that Lord Pachima Venkatachalapathy went through many penance at the Kshetra to perform various rights which is named after the deity Mandavya Kshetra.

The temple is designed facing the west as per spiritual importance. Therefore, it is believed that the temple was designed to gain the benefits of wealth. It was done by simply having darshan of the Lord Venkateshwara at the Tirumala.

Magadi Ranganathaswamy temple timings

The darshan timings start from the 8:30 am, however, continue till 7: 30 pm in the evening.  It divides into a much-disciplined way to avoid the congestion of bhakts.
 
•         Go (Cow) Puja starts at 8:30 AM 
•         Darshan timings 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
•         Maha Mangala aarathi 10:00 AM
•         Temple remains closed from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
•         Temple reopens from 4:30 PM
•         Darshan timings 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Places to visit near Magadi

The beauty of the place is not limited to the temple attractions; in fact, you will find an ample number of amazing locations to witness nearby. It includes;

•         Savandurga
•         Shivagange
•         Nandi Hills
•         Big banyan tree
•         Ramadevara Betta hill
•         Turahalli Forest 
•         Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve
•         Manchanabele Dam
•         Kempegowda Fort
•         Fever Pitch Basecamp

In the same way, if you are looking for a one day trip from Bangalore, then, Magadi Ranganathaswamy temple is definitely one and the most amazing. You will find the solace of visiting the temple and enjoying the nearby locations where nature shows its best creation.