Consecration of Doddamallur Aprameyar Temple | After a Hundred Years | Rare moment in life
It is said that temples need to be consecrated once in about 12 years intervals. However, practically this is next to impossible due to various factors like Finance, Administration and others.
Sri Radhakrishnan Bhattacharyar Swami’s great, sincere, honest efforts has culminated into a wonderful consecration of Sri Rama Aprameyar, Thayar Sri Aravindavalli, Crawling Krishna (Sri Navaneetha Krishnan), Azhwar and Acharya Sannithis.
Sri Aprameyar Temple is located about 65 kms from Bengaluru in Dodda Malur, Channapatna Taluk of Ramanagari District on Bengaluru Mysuru Highway.
Aprameyar or the Unfathomable is the presiding Deity of Lord Vishnu donning Sanka and Chakra. This dates back to Sri Ramas era and Sri Rama is said to have worshipped this Lord. Hence, the name Rama Aprameyan and also known as Chaturyuga murthy. Sri Aravindavalli Thayar is the presiding Goddess.
Sri Purandaradasar has sung the world famous song Jagadodharana dedicated to Lord Krishna.The temple in this form was built by Vijayapala King in 400 AD. It is said Consecration of a Temple is like conducting thousand marriages. It needs utmost devotion, Agama expertise, resources and tremendous efforts besides the Lords blessings.
The consecration took place on 6th March 2025 with preliminary rituals commencing from 2nd March 2025. Vedic recital, Divya prabhanda chanting, Sri Ramayana parayanam, besides Srimad Bhgavatha, Pancharatra Agama and Sthala Purana renditions.The chaste mellifluous Nadha Swaram and Saxaphone and Sangeetham transformed the atmosphere to a devout one.
The Temple Officials and Officer’s meticulous planning and execution is extremely laudable.
Every devotee should endeavour to visit this shrine and get the blessings of Sri Aravindavalli Nayika Samedha Sri Rama Aprameya Swamy and Ambalegu Krishna.The conversation between sage Naradha and Rudra about this temple in Brahmnadapuranam corroborates that Sri Aprameya Swamy Tempe is pracheenam.
Vanamamalai Padmanaban
Photo Courtesy / Thirumeyam Sundararaman
Consecration of Doddamallur Aprameyar Temple | After a Hundred Years | Rare moment in life