About Aprameya Swamy and Navaneetha Krishna Temple
The Aprameya Swamy and Navaneetha Krishna Temple is a historic Hindu temple in Doddamallur, Channapatna Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka, on the banks of the Kanva River. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Aprameya Swamy and to Bala Krishna as Navaneetha Krishna, it is notable for its 11th-century Chola origins, later Hoysala and Vijayanagara additions, and Dravidian architecture with intricate carvings and two main sanctums.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex with two main shrines - Aprameya Swamy (Vishnu) and Navaneetha Krishna (infant Krishna holding butter). The complex features Dravidian gopuram, stone pillars, carved mantapas, and temple tanks near the Kanva River. The atmosphere is devotional with daily pujas, and visitors can explore the sanctums, outer corridors, and sculptural details. Photography is generally allowed in outer areas only.
Key highlights
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11th-century Chola-era temple later expanded by Hoysala and Vijayanagara rulers
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Twin sanctums for Aprameya Swamy (Vishnu) and Navaneetha Krishna (butter-holding baby Krishna)
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Dravidian architecture with ornate gopuram, carved pillars and mantapas
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Located on the banks of the Kanva River near Bengaluru-Mysuru highway