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The Sri Aprameya Swamy Temple, also known as the Navaneetha Krishna Temple, is an 11th-century Vaishnavite shrine situated at Dodda Mallur near Channapatna in Karnataka, on the sandy banks of the Kanva River. Built during the Chola period by King Rajendra Simha, the temple stands on an extensive riverbed of sand, a feature that has given the village its name—Mallur, derived from earlier forms such as Maraloor or Manaloor. Tradition holds that the temple has no deep foundation, being constructed on sand, a comparison often drawn with the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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The presiding deity, Sri Aprameya Swamy, is enshrined in the garbhagriha in a majestic four-armed form. The upper hands hold the Panchajanya conch and the Sudarshana chakra, while the lower hands bear the Kaumodaki mace and a lotus. The idol is fashioned from sacred Salagrama shila. The name “Aprameya” means the immeasurable one, signifying Lord Vishnu’s infinite nature. The temple is also known as Sri Rama Aprameya Temple and Ambegalu Temple, and the kshetra is revered as Dakshina Ayodhya or Chaturveda Mangala Pura.
Architecturally, the temple exemplifies classic Dravidian style. Its five-tiered raja gopura is adorned with sculptural panels depicting the Dashavatara. A tall, single-stone deepa sthamba stands before the main entrance, which rises to about 30 feet. The temple’s layout is astronomically aligned so that, on specific days of the year, the rising sun’s rays illuminate the sanctum of Sri Aprameya Swamy—an indicator of the builders’ advanced knowledge of astronomy and temple planning
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A unique highlight of the complex is the shrine of Ambegalu Navaneetha Krishna. This enchanting idol of baby Krishna, shown in a crawling posture holding butter, is traditionally attributed to Sage Vyasa and is believed to be unique in iconography. Devotees, especially childless couples, seek blessings here and offer silver swings in fulfillment of vows. Separate sanctums for Mahalakshmi (Aravindavalli), Vaikuntha Narayana and Navaneetha Krishna enrich the temple’s ritual landscape.
In recent years, the temple has received renewed attention through conservation efforts, improved facilities for pilgrims, and vibrant annual festivals that continue to affirm its importance as a living monument of Chola-era devotion, art and sacred geography.
https://www.hindu-blog.com/2025/09/sri-aprameya-swamy-tem
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https://vidyasury.com/2012/08/one-sweet-day.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallur%2C_Karnataka?utm_source=chatgpt.com
K. N. Jayaraman
