Discover the sacred charm of Hale Yedatore, a historic village in the Krishnaraja Nagara taluk of Mysore district, Karnataka. Just a few kilometres north of Krishnarajanagara, this serene riverside settlement is home to the revered Arakeshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Nestled by a sacred bend of the Kaveri River, the name “Yedatore” itself reflects its geography—“yeda” meaning left and “tore” meaning river in Kannada. Here, devotees gather to seek blessings and purify their souls in the holy waters.

This temple carries a legacy stretching back to the time of Kulottunga Chola I, with its current Dravidian-style architecture shaped during the early 19th century under Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III. Today, it stands as a protected monument under the Karnataka division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Across the river lies the Yadatore Sri Yogandeshwara Saraswathi Samasthanam, a spiritual institution with a 700-year lineage rooted in the Advaita tradition of Sri Shankaracharya. This sacred region has been home to many revered ascetics, including Sri Rama Brahmanda.

From ornate carvings to riverfront ghats where rituals continue to this day, the Arakeshwara Temple remains a powerful symbol of Karnataka’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

Join us on this journey through history, devotion, and timeless divinity. Experience the tranquillity of Hale Yedatore and the enduring sanctity of the Arakeshwara Temple. If you enjoyed this exploration, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more heritage and spiritual stories from India’s heartlands.