The place was originally known as Anebiddasari (in Kannada this name means "the place where the elephant fell"), then renamed as Jadakana Durga after a chief named Jadaka. Finally, after its capture by Mysore king Chikka Devaraja Wodeyaras, this place was named as "Devarayana Durga". Devarayana Durga has many temples of which two temples one at the foot of the hill and the other at the top are famous. Sri Bhoga Narasimha Swami temple is at the base of the hill and Sri Yoga Narasimha Swami temple is on top of the hill. After crossing the ghat section, one can park the vehicle in the parking lot provided on the top of the hill and then take steps to the temple.
