The history of the temple dates back to 12th century. As per the inscriptions found here, it is believed that the Champakadhama Temple was built in 1257 during Hoysala period under the ruler Tamilarasa. You can also see the writing which belongs to the 12th century as soon as you enter the temple premises.

The shrine houses idol of Lord Champakadhama along with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Bhoodevi. You can also visit temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha and Lord Sampangi on a hillock located behind the Champakadhama temple.

The three day annual fair is held here in the month of March or April every year. Temple is open for pooja from morning 6.00 AM to 12:00 PM and again later in the evening after 05:00 pm to 07:00 PM. Bannerghatta National Park is nearby attraction.

 Narmada Shivling  - नर्मदा शिवलिंग

It is a smooth ellipsoid stone. Banalinga is also called the Svayambhu Linga: (Sanskrit) "Self-existent mark or sign of God", as it is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands. 

 The Narmada Shivling are quite strong and the hardness is a 7 on the Mohs scale.

Narmada Stone are Swayambhu Shiva Lingas that have taken shape in the Sacred Narmada River. Sri Shiva Banalingams Blessings at your own home, healing place, meditation space, work place, Business Place, Corporate Houses. Narmada Lingam will bring and maintain peace and harmony. The Narmada Shivling is a most sacred symbol and divine energy tool, Enhanced Positive energy will be invoked in theplace where there is Banalingam of NarmadhaShiv Linga is holy symbol of Lord Shiva that is considered sacred by the devotees of Lord Shiva.'Lingum'in Sanskrit means, 'symbol'. Shiva Linga, therefore means symbol of Lord Shiva and is therefore considered most sacred.