Hiriyuru Shri Teru Malleshwara Swamy Temple
ಶ್ರೀ ತೇರು ಮಲ್ಲೇಶ್ವರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ, ಹಿರಿಯೂರು
Lord Malleswara Swamy · Chitradurga, Karnataka
Ancient
About the temple
Renowned for its magnificent annual chariot festival (Teru) and classical Vijayanagara architecture Inner peace, liberation, divine grace, and removal of obstacles
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 22:00
- Established
- 15
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Lord Malleswara SwamyAmmanavaru (Parvati)NandiLord VeerabhadraGanesha Family
- Deity form
- Sacred Shiva Linga
- Religious tradition
- Puranic and Agamic Shaiva Tradition
- Sanskrit name
- Sri Taru Malleshwara Swamy Temple
- Also known as
- Malleshwara Temple Hiriyur, Teru Malleshwara Kshetra
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Break timings
- 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM on normal weekdays
- Special days
- 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Festival timings
- 04:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:30 PM
- Evening aarti
- 07:30 PM
- Night aarti
- 09:30 PM
- Special aarti days
- Mondays, Pradosha days, and Shivaratri
- Ritual schedule
- Rudrabhisheka, Mahamangalarathi, Archana
- Pooja timings
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 08:30
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Built and patronized by the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire and local chieftains
- Architect / builder
- Classical Vijayanagara sthapatis
- Construction materials
- Fine-grained granite and dressed stone masonry
- Historical events
- Centuries of grand chariot festivals drawing thousands of devotees across central Karnataka
- Renovations
- Maintained and restored under state archaeological preservation guidelines
- Archaeological importance
- Outstanding specimen of Vijayanagara architectural style featuring ornate pillars and a tall gopuram
- Legends
- Associated with ancient sage penance and divine blessings bestowing prosperity upon the region
- Inscriptions
- Stone epigraphs detailing royal land grants and temple endowments
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Medieval South Indian temple architecture
- Structure
- Garbhagriha, spacious Navaranga mandapa, tall Rayagopuram, and wide chariot street
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Impressive multi-tiered Rajagopuram at the main entrance
- Mandapa
- Intricately carved stone pillars depicting mythological motifs and musical pillars
- Sculptural features
- Relief sculptures of deities, celestial musicians, and traditional guardians
- Artistic elements
- Detailed friezes, ceiling panels, and traditional stone doorways
- Construction technique
- Interlocking stone construction without mortar
- Unique features
- Famous for its massive wooden temple chariot (Teru) and grand annual Rathotsava
Festivals & events
Shri Teru Malleshwara Swamy Rathotsava (Chariot Festival)Maha ShivaratriKarthika Purnima
- Festival calendar
- Celebrated according to the traditional Hindu solar/lunar calendar
- Special celebration days
- Mondays and Shivaratri
- Cultural events
- Classical music recitals and folk performances during the annual chariot festival
- Annual events
- Shri Teru Malleshwara Swamy Rathotsava and Maha Shivaratri Mahotsava
- Peak crowd season
- Festival months (typically February-March during the car festival) and Mondays
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
- Parking capacity
- 20-30 vehicles
- Parking fees
- Approx. 20-50 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Laddu; Pulihora