Bhoga Narasimha Temple

Bhoga Narasimha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha located at the foothills of Devarayanadurga Hills in Tumakuru District, Karnataka, about 65 km from Bengaluru. It forms a twin temple complex with the Yoga Narasimha Temple at the hilltop. Built in Vijayanagara architectural style and later patronized by Mysore Wodeyars, it is notable for its ornate gopuram, carved pillars and peaceful forested hill setting.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple at the base of Devarayanadurga hill surrounded by rocky outcrops and forest. The complex includes a tiered gopuram, pillared mandapa, sanctum with the deity in Bhoga (serene) form, and smaller shrines. The courtyard is paved with stone and requires climbing a few steps. The surroundings are quiet with views of the hills, monkeys in the area, and stalls selling offerings outside.

The temple exhibits Vijayanagara architectural style and is believed to have been developed and patronized by the Mysore Wodeyars, with local tradition associating the hill town name Devarayanadurga with Mysore ruler Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar in the 17th century. It is part of the historic Devarayanadurga hill fort and temple complex.

The temple is dedicated to Bhoga Narasimha, the serene and benevolent form of Lord Vishnu's Narasimha avatar, and is revered as part of the twin Narasimha shrines of Devarayanadurga along with Yoga Narasimha at the summit. It is an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage site and hosts festivals and rituals attracting devotees from Karnataka.