How many hills are in MM Hills?

seven hills
It is told that MM Hills constitutes of seven hills ‘Elu Male’ namely Anemale, Jenumale, Kadumale, Kanumale, Ponnachimale, Pavalamale and Pachchemale. The ancient and sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is a very popular Shaiva pilgrim centre. The deity of the temple is in the form of a linga.

Who is Male Mahadeshwara?

According to legend, Male Mahadeshwara was born in Kali Yuga to a fair-skinned woman known as Uttarajamma and Chandrashekhara Murthy of Adi Jambava community. He was spiritually guided by the then pontiff of Suttur Mutt and Kunthur Mutt (Lingayat Mutts).

Who built Male Mahadeshwara?

Kuruba Gowda Landlord Junje Gowda
Built By Kuruba Gowda Landlord Junje Gowda was a rich Kuruba Gowda Landlord who built the Male Mahadeshwara temple some time during the 15th century.

Can we stay in MM Hills?

All guest houses, cottages and dormitories will be open, to enable the devotees to stay overnight. However, the devotees will not be allowed to stay in front of the temple, near rangamandira and other places, according to M M Hill temple development authority secretary Jayavibhavaswamy.

Is mahadeshwara Betta open?

Mysore/Mysuru: The famous Male Mahadeshwara Hills Temple (MM Hills) in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district, has been re-opened for devotees to its pre-COVID days and accordingly, the devotees can stay for the night at the temple dormitories atop the Hills.

Will MM Hills be open tomorrow?

Timings: 6.00 AM to 8.00 AM, 10.30 AM to 12 PM and 6.45 PM to 8.30 PM on regular days. The timing may change on special days or festivals. Average time required to visit the temple: 1 to 2 hours.

Is MM hills open on Saturday?

Temples, including the Sri Malai Mahadeshwara Swamy Temple on M.M. Hills, will remain open only from Monday to Friday and would remain closed for devotees during weekends until August 15. However, the temple priests can carry out daily pujas during weekends.

Is mahadeshwara Betta open now?