| Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bengaluru Urban |
| Deity | Rajarajeshwari |
| Festivals | Navaratri, Makara Sankranti, Deepavali |
| Location | |
| Location | Rajarajeshwari Nagar |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
  Location within Bengaluru | |
| Coordinates | 12°55′48″N 77°32′10″E / 12.929949°N 77.536011°E / 12.929949; 77.536011 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Creator | Tiruchi Swamigal |
| Completed | 1978 |
| Website | |
| https://rajarajeshwari.in/home/home | |
Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The primary deity of the temple is Rajarajeshwari. The temple was built in 1978.[1] The idol Rajarajeshwari, a form of the Hindi goddess Tripura Sundari. This temple is believed to be the "ear" or 'ckarnabhag'c of India's Shaktipeethas as mentioned in the Tantra Chudamani.[2] It was once known as Kanchanagiri situated between the Cauvery and Vrishabhavati rivers. The ruling Bhairava, Abiru Bhairava, is known as Jaya Peetha.[3] The temple is believed to have been the home of the pious wife Anusuya and the sage Atri, who attained siddhi by appeasing Rajarajeshwari. The temple grounds are believed to be a sacred place for various devas, rishis, munis, and siddhas.[4][5]
Sivaratnapuri Swamiji, established Sri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamsthana in Kenchenahalli, later known as Rajarajeshwarinagar.[1]
Music
In 2024, a raga composed by Mahesh Mahadev entitled "Sri Jnanakshija" was dedicated to the temple's presiding deity.[6][7]
The raga was performed on the album Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari, which includes vocal performances by Priyadarshini, Mahesh Mahadev and others.[6]
Gallery
Entrance arch
Sri Rajarajeshwari temple from outside
Srichakra Maha Meru temple
Inner view of Sri Rajarajeshwari temple
Gold Dwaja Sthamba, Sri Rajarajeshwari temple
Pillars inside Sri Rajarajeshwari temple,
Sri Kailash ashrama
Sri Shivaratnapuri Swamiji
Mahaakumbhaabhisheka at the temple in 2026
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Notes
- "Sri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamsthana | Rajeshwari Temple". 9 May 2016. Archived from the original on 9 May 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- PM Audios Bhakthi Kannada - ಭಕ್ತಿ ಕನ್ನಡ (15 November 2024). Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Album Title Launch (Kannada) | Sri Jayendrapuri Swamiji | Bhakthi Kannada. Retrieved 16 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- eGangotri. Tantra Chudamani Chapter 1 Quarter 1 4322 Gha Alm 20 Shlf 2 Devanagari Mimansa.
- Parameshwarananda, Swami (2011). In the path of light with maa : a journey of love and transformation. Internet Archive. [Place of publication not identified] : Balboa Pr. ISBN 978-1-4525-3763-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link) - "Sri Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari". Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- Trinity Mirror (14 November 2024), Singing the divine tune with devotion to spread harmony, retrieved 29 March 2026
- Mallikarjun (21 November 2024). "ಜ್ಞಾನಾಕ್ಷಿರಾಜರಾಜೇಶ್ವರಿ ಮ್ಯೂಸಿಕ್ ವಿಡಿಯೋ ಆಲ್ಬಮ್ ಶೀರ್ಷಿಕೆ ಅನಾವರಣ". Kalyanasiri. Retrieved 29 March 2026.