Beautiful temple built by Chola kings which was called arjunapuri in that time later the place was called maddina ooru which later became maddur in local language.maddina ooru means the village which was manufacturing the gunpowder and bullets which is called maddu and gundu in kannada hence the name Madduru.

One of the oldest and holiest temples of this region , the Narasimhaswami temple at Maddur , according to sthalapurana , originated in Dwapara yuga . The built part can be dated back to Chola times . The spacious corridors are clean and well kept . Very serene atmosphere . Just next to this temple , upon a mound, is the famous Varadaraja or Allalanatha installed by the Hoysala king , Vishnuvardhana . A huge, beautiful murthi that should not be missed .

Situated in Maddur, on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway, Temple which is more than 1000 years old, it is believed that Krishna Himself got Brahma to carve a Murti of Ugra Narasimah and gave Darshan to Arjuna. (Arjuna whated Krishna to give Darshana of Narasimha form; Krishna then replied to Arjuna that it was not possible to show that fierce form).Ugra Narasimha Deity is one of the most ferocious forms of Lord Narasimha worshiped. The Deity of Lord Narasimha has eight hands and three eyes. Two hands are tearing Hiranyakashipu apart, who lies on the legs of Lord Narasimha; two hands are holding the intestines of Hiranyakashipu which appear like a garland on the transcendental body of the Lord; other four hands are holding the weapons of the Lord – Sudarshana (chakra / disc), Panchajanya (shankha / conch-shell), Pasha & Ankusha. On the right side of the Lord is the Deity of Prahlada and on the left side is the Deity of Garuda, standing humbly and praying to the Lord. His third eye got manifested while killing the demon Hiranyakashipu.

Small but nice temple, you can see the statute of Ugra Narasimha here, which really find in any Narsinhma temple. You can drive your car and have good parking. Just 500 mtrs from main Mysore Bangalore highway.

Must Visit Place. One of the Unique Temple in the world. Lord Krishna appeared in the form of stone sculpture to show his Ugra Narashima Avatar. It's not man made sculpture.

Divine experience. Abundant parking space. Mahaprasada will be provided around 1:30 on Sundays.

One of the most famous Sti Narasimha temple in the india. Visit once with your maysoor trip or when plan for rangapatnam darshan🙏🏽

The Narasimha idol is very beautiful with 8 hands & 3 eyes. It is built by the Hoysala dynasty, there are multiple idols carved on the pillars to the temple. I also liked the beautiful art work in the temple compound a lot.

The Narasimha temple is a very old temple. The history of the temple dates back to Mahabaratha times when Arjuna wanted to see Krishna in Narasimha Awatara. However Krishna denied him the same. Lord Brahma then installed the idol of Lord Narasimha for Arjuna to view at this place. Hence it was named as Arjunapuri. As years passed by this place was used to prepare maddu gundus (Kannada words for arms and bullets) during nizams time and gained the name of Maddur. This deity is one of the most ferocious form of Lord Narasimha (with eight hands and three eyes) on earth. With two hands he tears Hiranyakashipu apart, with the other two he is holding the intestines of Hiranyakashipu which appear like a garland on the transcendental body and with the other four he holds the weapons of the Lord – Sudarshana (chakra / disc), Panchajanya (shankha / conch-shell), Pasha and Ankusha. Deity of Prahalad is to his right and to the left is the deity of Garuda who stands humbly praying to Lord Narasimha. While killing Hiranyakashipu his third eye was manifested. There is Sri Varadaraja swamy temple adjoining the temple.

One of the oldest temples I've been to. The priests explain the history of the deity. It's a worthwhile temple and please visit if you're traveling on Mysuru Bengaluru highway

Lord Narasimha temple in Maddur is beautiful and ancient. The main deity is Shri Ugra Narasimha, a form of Lord Vishnu, after killing Hrinyakasibu. A seperate sanctum for Lord Rama, Sita with Shri Hanuman kneeling and holding hand near his mouth is unique. The outer pragaram requires cleaning and maintenance. The temple is on the southern side of Bangalore Mysore Highway.

One of our fav temple from childhood where we have been visiting Lord Narasimha temple. Temple over the weekend and few festivals will be crowded. Idol is Narasimha putting Hirnyakashipu (a deacon) on his lap and showing anger hence name Ugra Narasimha.

The power of Narasimhar can be experienced here. The oldest temple thousands of years old. But new improved pictures and painting available which brings vision of deities to the youngsters to understand. The stone carving in the pillars are mix of chola and pallava models. This is art of ancient India to cherish and safeguard for the generations to come.

Temple is marvelous.. The moment you enter the temple it gives you positive vibes. Must visit temple.

1000+ years old temple Ugranarashima - visiting will be beneficial for people who have a horse mind. Take a pradakshina of 1,2,3,7,108 rounds. Sita Rama lakshmana Anjaneya murthi you will find inside gudi which taking pradakshina. Varadarajaswamy - visiting will be beneficial for people who have eye sight issues. We have many examples of getting eye sight vision for young to old age. Trust and visit with devotions.

Near Mandya. This Ugra Narasimha temple is slightly interior. Locally famous Hindu temple.

Ancient temple for Ugra Narasimha in Maddur. Deity is carved so realistic that the ugra of the god is so palpable. Beautifully carved idols of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana with Hanuman bowing down is mesmerizing.Legend says that Hanuman handed Sita to Sri Rama after her rescue from Lanka

Historical significance temple but couldn't visit inside as it was closed in the mid afternoon. The outer architecture is huge and definitely a powerful temple.

This Narasimha Swamy is very special with 8 arms. On request from Arjuna, Sri Krishna appeared before Arjuna in this Narasimha form. One more important Sannadhi is there wherein one can see a unique Yashoda Krishna which is very very rare. Very close to this temple, 16' Lord Varadaraja Swamy is there in standing posture which will mesmerise people.