Temple Description

At a distance of 55 Kms from Mysore, Sri Kodanda Rama temple is situated just beside the Chunchanakatte Falls.

Legend describes that Lord Rama during his tenure in the forests stayed in this place like tribal couple Chuncha and Chunchi. There is a belief that Goddess Sita took holy bath at this place and till now the water colour in that area looks like mixed with turmeric and other holy powders used for pooja.

The uniqueness of this place is that the sound of the waterfalls can be heard all over except inside the inner sanctum of the temple. The specialty of this temple is that the goddess Sita is at the right side of Lord Sri Rama. Kappadi kshetram, Arkeswara temples are located nearby.

Brahma Rathostava held in January and cattle festival during August are important festivals of the temple.