Shri NarasimhaNarasimha Kshetras
Kshetras
Sri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple, Maddur

NH275, Fort area, Maddur, Karnataka 571428

Sri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple, Maddur

Local name to be added

Ugra NarasimhaPrahlada Narasimha

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Location

Place

NH275, Fort area, Maddur, Karnataka 571428

Maddur · Karnataka · India

Stala Purana

The soul of this place

Legend ties the site to the Mahabharata war (ancient Arjunapuri); Krishna had Brahma manifest Narasimha's true ferocious form so Arjuna could regain resolve to fight; area also called Kadamba Kshetra after Sage Kadamba.

Special details

Rare Thrinetra (three-eyed) Narasimha; other deities include Srinivasa and Yashoda breastfeeding baby Krishna. Deity: Ugra Narasimha, rare three-eyed, eight-armed form tearing Hiranyakashipu and wearing his intestines as a garland

Era · To be added

Sacred rank

Devotee notes

For the yatri

Early morning darshan is usually quieter. Dress modestly, follow local temple customs, and confirm festival dates before travel. Keep the visit prayerful — this page is for devotee guidance, not ratings.