Kille Venkataramana Temple - Mysore Palace Complex

Mysore Palace is one of India's most spectacular and prominent sites. Besides the main palace, the complex has several other structures and twelve temples. Among them, Sri Kille Venkataramana Temple is one. It is located toward the west of the main palace. 

Unlike other temples of the complex, this is a small and simple temple having just one shrine. The four-armed Venkataramana is in the standing posture. His iconography is similar to that of typical Vishnu icons. 



When Mysore was under the rule of Tipu Sultan, the Mysore royal family was in Srirangapatna. Queen Lakshmi Ammani Devi, the spouse of King Krishnaraja Wadiyar II, was deeply concerned about her family's future. It is believed that Lord Venkatararamana appeared in her dream and suggested she bring his icon from a place called Balamuri. The queen managed to secretly get the image to Mysore and consecrated the same. After the demise of Tipu, her family flourished again. Her adopted grandson Krishnaraja Wadiyar III built this temple in 1825 CE.

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