Actual diety is called ‘Partha Sarathi ‘ locally famous by Gopal Krishna Before lord Krishna preaching Bhagvat Gīta to Arjuna he took Partha sarathi Rupa in this places and the dieties are installed by Yudistir maharaj which is estimated 5500 years back.
Naveen kumar
Nice & Beautiful Temple Which Is Almost 1000 Years Old Good To Be With Family & Children 🚸
Prakashyellapa Solo rider
Recently visited this place,, such a wonderful place but poor maintenance, government need to recognize this gem ,we suppose to Recomend this place to our friends to visit
Sreekanth Desai
Gopalakrishna Temple is located East of the Nambi Narayana Perumal temple in Thondanur. The moolavar idol of Lord Parthasarathy is believed to date back to the Dwapara Yuga and was installed by the Pandava King Yudhistra.
In the 11th Century AD, an endowment of money was made by Udaya Pillai to God Veetrirundha Perumal, one of the three ancient Vishnu temples of Thondanur. From the interest received from this endowment, copper and silver vessels and other worship objects like Thaligai utensils, Tiruvadi, Kendi, Mani (bell) and Cup (Vettil) were made to the handsome Lord Parthasarathy seen in a grand sitting posture along with Sri and Bhoo Devi.
Thondanur (Kere Thonnur) - Sri Gopala Krishna Swamy Temple, Padavapura, Mandya Parthasarathy temple is one of the three ancient Vishnu temples of Thondanur that were consecrated during Ramanuja’s stay here at Thondanur before he made his way North to Melkote.
Out of the three Perumal temples of Thondanur, Lord Parthasarathy is rich in inscriptions dating back to early 11th Century AD that gives us an indication of the name of this place, the kings ruling this place at that time, the way this Lord was referred to and the posture of this Lord. All the three Vishnu temples of Thondanur have been designated as a heritage monument and comes under the control of ASI.
Thondanur (Kere Thonnur) - Sri Gopala Krishna Swamy Temple, Padavapura, Mandya In 1177AD, during the rule of Vira Ballaala Deva, a grant of Bhoganahalli Village along with its hamlet was made. In addition, the income from taxes on loom and houses was directed to the service of Veetrirundha Perumal. Another Hoysala ruler, Narasimha, granted villages of Bottahalli, Sirimakkanahalli and Maarurumhalli along with income from taxes – Olavaaru, Horavaaru and Hole-Sunka to Veetrirundha Perumal of Yadava Narayana Chaturvedi Mangalam.
Rashmi Machakanur1 year ago
Beautiful ancient temple, opposite to Nambi narayana temple. Temple premises needs some maintenance and cleanliness.
Balaji Bg1 year ago
This is a very ancient temple is dedicated to Sri Krishna. Main diety or Moolavar is called Parthasarathy with Sridevi & Bhoodevi, Utsavar is called Gopalakrishna with Rukmini and Sathyabama. This temple is situated just opposite Nambi Narayana Temple
Mahesh pattabhi2 years ago
Save temples please, see photos only a small portion is repaired 5500 years old still standing due to that days technology
Kalyan Chakravarthy2 years ago
One of the oldest if not the oldest temple in the region. Built by dharmaraja in paying his respects to his lord, sri krishna, we can see that this magnificent temple has a lot of history. 5500 years of them all. The quite, serene and peaceful setting surely takes u back in time and wonder the architecture.
Before lord Krishna preaching Bhagvat Gīta to Arjuna he took Partha sarathi Rupa in this places and the dieties are installed by Yudistir maharaj which is estimated 5500 years back.
In the 11th Century AD, an endowment of money was made by Udaya Pillai to God Veetrirundha Perumal, one of the three ancient Vishnu temples of Thondanur. From the interest received from this endowment, copper and silver vessels and other worship objects like Thaligai utensils, Tiruvadi, Kendi, Mani (bell) and Cup (Vettil) were made to the handsome Lord Parthasarathy seen in a grand sitting posture along with Sri and Bhoo Devi.
Thondanur (Kere Thonnur) - Sri Gopala Krishna Swamy Temple, Padavapura, Mandya
Parthasarathy temple is one of the three ancient Vishnu temples of Thondanur that were consecrated during Ramanuja’s stay here at Thondanur before he made his way North to Melkote.
Out of the three Perumal temples of Thondanur, Lord Parthasarathy is rich in inscriptions dating back to early 11th Century AD that gives us an indication of the name of this place, the kings ruling this place at that time, the way this Lord was referred to and the posture of this Lord. All the three Vishnu temples of Thondanur have been designated as a heritage monument and comes under the control of ASI.
Thondanur (Kere Thonnur) - Sri Gopala Krishna Swamy Temple, Padavapura, Mandya
In 1177AD, during the rule of Vira Ballaala Deva, a grant of Bhoganahalli Village along with its hamlet was made. In addition, the income from taxes on loom and houses was directed to the service of Veetrirundha Perumal. Another Hoysala ruler, Narasimha, granted villages of Bottahalli, Sirimakkanahalli and Maarurumhalli along with income from taxes – Olavaaru, Horavaaru and Hole-Sunka to Veetrirundha Perumal of Yadava Narayana Chaturvedi Mangalam.