Trinesvaraswamy Temple is one among the oldest sanctuaries in Mysore which has rich social, religious and verifiable importance. Trinesvaraswamy Temple is accepted to be over 450 years of age as it existed notwithstanding amid the rule of Raja Wodeyar (1578-1617).

The sanctuary, in its underlying days was situated outside the Mysore Fort or Mysore Palace, on the bank of the Devaraya Sagar or Doddakere, confronting the fortification. At the point when the Mysore Fort was broadened amid the rule of Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar (1638-1659) and his successor Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar (1659-1672), Trinesvaraswamy Temple went in close vicinity to the Palace complex. 

Worked in the conventional Dravidian style of sanctuary design, Trinesvaraswamy Temple has a fenced in area and a fundamental passageway. The principle entrance or the Mahadwara had a high sanctuary tower or Gopura which was decimated in the eighteenth century. 

The primary god in Trinesvaraswamy Temple is 'Trinesvara' or 'Trinayanesvara', the three-looked at Shiva. The sanctuary has minor holy places devoted to Ganapathi, Virabhadra and Dakshinamurthy. The icon of Dakshinamurthy, on the south external mass of the Navaranga, is found in reflection.

The statues of Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar and Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar can be found in the Prakara confronting the South passage. Trinesvaraswamy Temple is acclaimed for the Shivaratri festivities amid which travelers accumulate here to offer exceptional petitions.

How to reach Trinesvaraswamy Temple

Trinesvaraswamy Temple is situated within the premises of Mysore Palace, which is situated in the core of the city. The Mysore transport stand is found near the royal residence, roughly 1 km from the south and a mobile separation from the north and east entryway. The Mysore railroad station is a very long way from the castle, when contrasted with the transport stand (2.5 km). You can employ an auto rickshaw to the royal residence or can even catch a city transport to the castle.

Distance (From Mysore Junction) : 3 Kms

Commonly Visited From : Mysore Palace

Trip Duration (From Mysore Palace, Including Travel) : 15 Mins or Less

Place Location : Inside Mysore Palace Grounds

Transportation Options : Walk/Trek

Travel Tips : The Trinesvaraswamy Temple is part of Mysore Palace and can be visited together