Sri Garuda Panchami-- Garuda temple at Koladevi
Kumkumankitha Varnaya Kundendu Davalayacha Vishnu Vahanamsthubyam Pakshirajaya Thenamaha ( One who has the complexion of Kumkum, one who shines like the bright moon I pray to the Vahana of Vishnu, who is the king of the Birds.) A few years back, I got the chance to go to the Garuda Temple at Koladevi, which is close to Mulbagal in the Karnataka Kolar District. This temple is devoted to Garuda Deva, the divine vehicle of Lord Vishnu. The Garuda Temple, a renowned historical structure, is situated in the rural village of Koladevi in Mulbagilu Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka, India. Adjacent to this location, there are several historic temples such as the Kurudumale Ganesha Temple. Garuda Panchami falls on the 5th day of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) in the Indian month of Shravan (July-August). The day is specifically devoted to Garuda, the divine chariot of Lord Vishnu and the sovereign ruler of avian creatures. History -Sthalapurana The origin of this temple can be trace...