Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Sri Santhana Venugopala Swamy temple Hemmaragala History, Timings and Route
Dress Code: Any decent outfit
Darshan Duration: 15 to 20 mins during weekdays. 20 to 30 mins during weekends.
Best Time to visit: Sep to May 1st week.
Darshan Ticket cost: free entry for all devotees.
Santhana Venugopala Swamy temple Hemmaragala
As per the Legend, Lord Krishna appeared in the dreams of the Kinga Gangarasaru and revealed his whereabouts. The King while on his way back after the victory in the war, the chariot wheel got stuck at one place. It stuck at the same place as said by Lord Krishna. King Gangarasa unearthed and took the Idol to the Sage Koundinya Ashram. Sage Koundinya installed the Idol and offered prayers. Later this temple was renovated by the Hoysala King Veeraballava. King Veeraballava donated lands to meet temple needs in the year 1298 AD.
The deity here is called by various names, such as Bala Gopala, Hucchu Gopala, Si Santana Venugopal etc.
The Garbha Griha reflects Hoysala architecture. The outer structure reflects Vijayanagar times or later. One must watch Udbhava Narasimha carved on a pillar.
Interesting story behing Hucchu Gopala
It is said that Chola king who ruled this region visited this Temple with his 12 daughters and family. He prayed Lord Krishna to bless a Baby Boy. Very soon the Queen conceived and blessed with a baby girl. Disappointed King thought of ending his life. To their utter shock, the baby girl turned to baby boy. Hence, the deity called by Hucchu (Mad) Gopala.
Sri Narasimha Danda Sparsha Timings
Danda Sparsha Darshan Days: Sat and Sun
Timings: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
It is said that this stick was passed from the Sage Koundinya. It is believed that this Danda heals our Health and Financial issues.
Hemmaragala Santhana Venugopala Swamy Temple Timings
| Timings | Pooja Details |
| 9:00 am | Temple Opening Hours |
| 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Darshan |
| 2:00 pm | Temple closing Hours |
| 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Temple remains closed |
| 3:30 pm | Temple reopens |
| 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Darshan |
| 7:00 pm | Temple closing Hours |
Sri Sudarshana Narasimha Mahayaga will be performed on Purnima (Full Moon) Days.
The above-mentioned temple timings might change on festival days.
How to reach Santhana Venugopala Swamy temple Hemmaragala?
- The nearest airport is at Bangalore which is 180 Km away.
- Bangalore to Mysore to Nanjangud to Hedthale to Hemmaragala, towards Chamarajanagar.
- Chamarajanagar to Hedthale to Hemmaragala, towards Nanjanagud.
- The nearest Railway station is at Chinnadagudi which is 8.2 Km way
- Temple is 39.5 Km from Mysore station.