Temple Description

It is believed that the royal family of Mysore used to visit the temple and get blessings of the Goddess. The temple has a Dravida Vimana Style of architecture and it has inscriptions from the period of 1012 A.D. There are intricate carvings and designs inside the granite stones of the temple.

The presiding deity in the temple is Mahishasuramardini, named Kolaramma by the local people. She is an eight-armed Goddess Durga. The devotees worship her by looking at the mirror which is placed opposite the idol. There is a special pooja conducted on Tuesdays and Fridays, which is when devotees visit the temple.

In the center of the temple, there are Saptamatrikas. They are seven mothers placed in a significant key position.

The temple is frequented by devotees as well as architecture enthusiasts. The best time to visit is from March to April. The famous Karage Festival is celebrated during those months.