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Sri Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple

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Sri 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. The idol Rajarajeshwari, a form of the Hindi goddess Tripura Sundari. This temple is believed to be the "ear" or 'c

karnabhag'c of India's Shaktipeethas as mentioned in the Tantra Chudamani. It was once known as Kanchanagiri situated between the Cauvery and Vrishabhavati rivers. The ruling Bhairava, Abiru Bhairava, is known as Jaya Peetha. The temple is believed to have been the home of the pious wife Anusuya and the sage Atri, who attained siddhi by appeasing Rajarajeshwari. The temple grounds are believed to be a sacred place for various devas, rishis, munis, and siddhas. Sivaratnapuri Swamiji, established Sri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamsthana in Kenchenahalli, later known as Rajarajeshwarinagar.

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