Savandurga Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

The Savandurga Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, and Goddess Lakshmi, located at the foothills of Savandurga Hill near Magadi in Ramanagara district, Karnataka. Situated about 60 km west of Bengaluru, it is notable as the base point for the Savandurga trek and for its Dravidian-style architecture. The temple is associated with the historic Savandurga Fort built by Kempegowda II and remains an active pilgrimage site.

Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized active Hindu temple complex at the base of Savandurga Hill, one of the largest monolith hills in Asia. The temple features stone architecture with shrines for Lord Narasimha and Goddess Lakshmi, a gopuram and pillared halls. The surroundings include rocky hill slopes, forested foothills and views of Savandurga Fort walls. Visitors can have darshan, observe rituals, and explore the temple courtyard. The area serves as the starting point for trekking to Savandurga Hill.

The temple is situated within the historic Savandurga Fort area, which was built by Kempegowda II in 1543 and later occupied by Tipu Sultan. The shrine is traditionally associated with the fort settlement and has been a place of worship for centuries for devotees of Lord Narasimha in the Magadi region.

An important Vaishnavite pilgrimage site in Ramanagara district, the temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha and Goddess Lakshmi. It is actively worshipped by local communities and draws devotees during festivals such as Narasimha Jayanti and Vaikuntha Ekadashi.