Nimishamba Temple
“Nimisha” means a minute, and the presiding goddess of this temple is believed to grant your wish in a minute. Nimishamba is none other than Goddess Parvathi, consort of Lord Shiva. This temple is situated on the bank of Cauvery River in Ganjam. On the other bank is the Karighatta hill. Nimishamba temple is 2 Km from Srirangapatna and 17 Km from Mysore.
The idol of the goddess and the shree chakra is carved out of black stone. Another shrine next to Nimishamba is dedicated to Lord Moukthikeshwara/Shiva. Mummadi Krishanaraja Wodeyar, king of Mysore, built the temple around 400 years ago. People from all over come here to have a darshan/blessings of the goddess and spend time near the river. Lemon garlands and lemon is offered to the goddess. Few lemons are returned back to the devotee and this is kept in the Pooja room in their house and worshipped for few days and then immersed in either a well or river. Devotees also offer Sarees along with blouse piece and Bangles to the goddess.
On Fridays, Varamahalakshmi festival and Durgashtami during Dasara people flock to this temple to offer prayers. Fresh vegetables, fruits are sold on the banks of the river.
You can visit Gosai Ghat, Sangama, Pashchima Vahini, Sri Ranganatha Temple and Nimishamba temple in a day.
Place Statistics:
Type of Place: Temple
Situated: Ganjam, Srirangapatna Taluk
Distance: 2 Km from Srirangapatna, 17 Km from Mysore, 127 Km from Bangalore
Transport: Well connected by road, buses ply to this place from Mysore. Nearest railhead and bus station is Srirangapatna. Autos ply for Rs20 each from Srirangapatna bus station to Nimishamba temple.
Facilities: Rest rooms are available, special darshana tickets can be bought at Rs. 10 per head, snack and cool drinks joints and many hawkers sell pooja items like Lemon, bangles, flowers, fruits, coconut etc.,
Tags: Ganjam, Nimishamba Temple, Srirangapatna, Temple, Travel
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It is very nice temple. As the name suggests, Devi is really kind enough to grant wish in a minute provided how genuine the request is….
Yes Lakshmi, the Devi lives up to her name. Thanks for visiting.
JAI NIMISHAMBHA,
Iam a devotee of the DEVI, she is so calm and gorgeous sitting next ot River Cauvery with her Powerful Blessings.
My problems were solved on regular visit and prayers.
Hi Shashi,
Yes the devi is extremely powerful and kind. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Regards,
Nirupama
Hi Nirupama,
I have lot of diffculties in getting a child. I want to come there and offer prayers. Is there any particular way of offering prayers for this?
Regards,
Hosathana
Dear Vinutha,
I really do not know any special pooja that can be offered in this temple. But, I have seen people take lemons and get it blessed. These they take it home and keep in the pooja room and worship it for few days and later put them in well or river.
Another place that I would like to suggest for you to visit is Mallur Navaneeta Krishna temple, here childless couples pray for a child and when this wish is fulfilled they go back to the temple and offer a small cradle as part of thanksgiving. Please check this link for more information http://www.itslife.in/2008/07/mallur
All the best.
Nirupama Sriram
Hi Nirupama,
I too have lots of problems in getting a baby. Have remained childless.. Please suggest me any mantras for that.
Thanks,
Mrudula.
Dear Mrudula,
I am sorry but I am not aware of any mantras for conceiving. Please do not worry…have faith in god..and I hope and pray that you and Vinutha are blessed with children.
I can only suggest that you too visit Mallur and offer prayers.
Take care,
With best wishes,
Nirupama
Thanks a lot Nirupama. I do belive in power of prayers.
why dont they tell devotees the timings that the temple will be open?
Rajan, The next time I visit this place, I will find out about the timings and update the post.