Nimishambha

Nimishambha is a Hindu temple in Srirangapattana, India, standing on the bank of the Cauvery River on slightly raised ground. The structure displays a seven-tiered tower with several inner shrines dedicated to different deities, connected by open courtyards.

Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar commissioned the temple roughly 300 to 400 years ago on the elevated riverbank. The site was established during a period of intense religious construction under the patronage of the Wodeyar dynasty.

Worshippers bring fresh flowers each morning and decorate the shrines with bright red garlands, while priests ring large brass bells to mark ritual moments. Crows gather immediately in the courtyard when the bells sound, arriving to receive the ceremonial offerings.

The temple opens daily from 6 in the morning until 8:30 in the evening and is accessible directly from the riverbank. On full moon days, all visitors receive free meals in the temple premises.

A Shrichakra carved into stone receives regular worship and rituals inside the compound. Historical accounts link this site to the spiritual practices of Muktharaja from the Somavamsha lineage.

GPS coordinates: 12.41879,76.71067

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30