Located in Koladevi (in Kaneda kollu means kill), a small village (where bird Jatau got Mukti) past Kolar before Mulbagal on the way to Srinivasapura, Karnataka state this ancient Garuda Temple is a place of deep spiritual significance. Garuda, the divine eagle and a dedicated vahana of vahana of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, always aspired to be like Lord Hanuman. Interestingly, a small shrine dedicated to Hanuman exists within this old temple.
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| Garuda temple. Koladevi, Karnataka oneshorttrip.com |
According to the Mahabharata (Dwarapraha Yuga), Arjuna (one of Pandava brothers), in his passion for hunting, accidentally set a forest ablaze, killing many serpents. To atone for this sarpa dosha, he built a Garuda temple. According to another legend in the epic Ramayana (Trisa yuga), Jatayu, the noble eagle, fought against Lanka king Ravana who took Sita, wife of Lord Rama, as hostage and was on his way to his country. Jatayu tried hard to rescue Sita and was fatally wounded with one of his wings having been cut off during the fierce fight. Sri Rama met slowly dying jatayu when he was in search of Sita. In reverence, Lord Rama had a temple built honoring his sacrifice. Said to be older than 1100 years, it is mentioned that the idol was installed by Vaishnava Acharya Sri Ramanuja in the 11th or 12th century.
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| Garuda temple,Koladevi, Mulbagal, Karnataka yappe.in |
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| Garuda temple Koladevi, Mulbagal, Karnataka yappe.in |
Pleased with Garuda’s devotion, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi blessed him by residing on his shoulders. Here, Lakshmi is seated in the left hand higher than Vishnu in the right hand; Garuda in one leg in knelling posture, a rare and powerful formation blessing prosperity and. Devotees visit this temple seeking divine blessings. Garda, a monolith sculpture, has eight serpents as his jewels.
Believed to have Hoysala origins, the temple is simple and modest but spiritually potent. The head priest, Srinivas, a schoolteacher, is known for his guidance and predictions, helping devotees find peace. He aims to develop the temple further but is in no hurry.
The temple, best visited on weekdays due to weekend crowds, is difficult to access via public transport, so a private vehicle is recommended. Photography is not permitted. This temple can be visited alongside other historic temples in Kolar.
https://www.mahavishnuinfo.org/2023/04/garuda-temple-mulbagal-karnataka.html?m=1
https://www.cottage9.com/blog/garuda-in-indian-art-and-iconography
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