Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple

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 Hindu 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] The temple area is situated between the Kaveri 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^{[further explanation needed]} by appeasing Rajarajeshwari. The temple grounds are believed to be a sacred place for various devas, rishis, munis, and siddhas.^{[further explanation needed][4][5]}

AffiliationHinduism

DistrictBengaluru Urban

DeityRajarajeshwari

FestivalsNavaratri, Makara Sankranti, Deepavali

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Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple
Location within Bengaluru
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Bengaluru Urban
Deity	Rajarajeshwari
Festivals	Navaratri, Makara Sankranti, Deepavali
Location
Location	Rajarajeshwari Nagar
State	Karnataka
Country	India
Coordinates	12°55′48″N 77°32′10″E
Architecture
Type	Dravidian architecture
Completed	1978
Website
https://rajarajeshwari.in/home/home

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Sivaratnapuri Swamiji, established Sri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamsthana in Kenchenahalli, later known as Rajarajeshwarinagar.^[1]