Melkote, a religious and an explorer community for Hindus, is situated in the Mandya region of Karnataka state in India. This spot is very outstanding for different well known sanctuaries and a celebration called Vairamudi happens here when aficionados originate from all pieces of India. Every day social exercises like reverential tones, traditional moves happen in the Chaluvanarayana Swamy sanctuary premises. This spot is additionally a notable area to movie producers for shooting as the encompassing contains parcel of beautiful territories.

Darshan timing at Melkote Temple

Cheluva Narayanaswamy temple 7:30am-1:00pm, 4:00pm-6:00pm and 7:00pm-8:30p. On weekends, the morning timing is 8:30am to 1:30pm.

Puja (Nithyakatle)at Yoganarasimha Temple is   from 9-10 am. Abhisheka is from 10-11am. Darshan is from 11am-1pm and 5:30-8pm. On weekends, the darshan timing is 11.00am to 2.00pm and 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Stay at Melkote Temple

While Melkote is a prominent tourist place in Karnataka, there are no hotels. However, Sanskrit Academy at the base of Roya Gopura has cottages. Each cottage has 2 bedrooms, living room and a kitchen.  For more details, visit Sanskrit Academy Melkote. 

How to reach Melkote Temple :

• By Air - Bangalore International Airport is 133 kms away. 
• By Train - The nearest railway station is Mysore, 53 kms away. 
• By Bus - Many government and private buses are available from Bangalore and Mysore. 

Distance from Bangalore is 150 kms and from Mysore 48 kms. 

Places to visit in Melukote

The whole Melukote is busy with such a large number of visiting places including sanctuaries and lakes. The Sri Yoganarasimha Swamy sanctuary is located at the highest point of the slope. Individuals can climb the means starting from the earliest stage or they can take their vehicles (just light engine vehicles) closer to the sanctuary. Yet at the same time some more advances are to be moved to achieve the sanctuary. The Pooja timings at Yoganarasimha sanctuary area, 9.00 to 10.00am (Nithyakatle). Abhisheka will be done from 10.00 to 11.00am and Darshan will be from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Night darshan is from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. Amid Saturdays, Sundays and open occasions, the darshan will be from 11.00am to 2.00pm and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. Photography is entirely disallowed inside the sanctuary however individuals can convey their cameras alongside them. 

The Sri Cheluvanarayana Swamy sanctuary is situated at the focal point of Melukote. Before visiting the Sri Cheluvanarayana Swamy sanctuary, individuals can visit the Pancha Kalyani lake. The lake is exceptionally enormous with mantaps, Bhuvaneshwari manta is situated here. The Puja timings for Cheluvanarayana Swamy sanctuary area, 8.30am to 12.30pm, 4.00pm to 6.00pm and 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Amid Saturdays and Sundays, the morning Puja timings will be from 8.30am to 1.30pm. Inside the Cheluvanarayana Swamy sanctuary the columns are cut wonderfully. Photography is entirely denied inside the sanctuary. There is no spot to keep the things so individuals can convey the cameras alongside them. Behind this sanctuary, the sister lakes (senior and more youthful sisters, Akka-Tangi kola) are found. Continuing further there is Roya Gopuram which is a beautiful spot and individuals can see the flying perspective on the environment. Sisters lake and different parts additionally look extremely delightful. Other imperative spots are Sri Yadugiri Ammanavara Sannidhi and Dhanushkoti

Extremely great Vegetarian sustenance is accessible wherever here. Leaving offices is accessible adjacent in practically all the meeting places for Light engine vehicles. The fundamental transportation to Melukote is by transport from Mandya, K. R. Pet, Nagamangala and Pandavapura (or Srirangapatna). The closest railroad station is the locale headquarters, Mandya.