Yoga Narasimha Temple

Yoga Narasimha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha located atop Devarayanadurga hill in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, about 65 km northwest of Bengaluru. The temple enshrines Narasimha in a yogic posture and forms part of the twin temple complex with Bhoga Narasimha Temple at the foothills. Known for its hilltop setting, Dravidian-style architecture, and panoramic views, it is a prominent pilgrimage and day-trip destination.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple reached by a flight of stone steps with views over rocky hills and forested slopes of Devarayanadurga. The complex includes a small gopuram, pillared mandapa and sanctum housing the Yoga Narasimha idol in a meditative posture. The surroundings are quiet and scenic with boulders and viewpoints. Facilities are basic, with small shops near the entrance and the Bhoga Narasimha Temple and fort ruins accessible downhill.

The temple is traditionally associated with the Vijayanagara period and later patronage by the Mysore Wodeyars. Devarayanadurga is named after Mysore ruler Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar who is believed to have contributed to the development of the hill temples. The architecture reflects Dravidian style with later renovations.

The temple is an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage centre dedicated to Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, depicted in a yogic meditative posture. It forms a paired sacred complex with Bhoga Narasimha Temple, representing yoga and bhoga aspects, and attracts devotees especially during festivals and weekends.