Kalasa Kalaseshwara Temple, Karnataka

Address

Kalasa Kalaseshwara Temple, Karnataka
Kalasa,
Chikmagalur District,
Karnataka.

Moolavar

Kalaseshwara

Introduction

• Location: Kalasa town, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka.
• Geography: Situated on the banks of the river Bhadra.
• Deity: Lord Kalaseshwara (Shiva) is the presiding deity, with Devi Sarvanga Sundari as the consort.
• Accessibility: Approximately 300 km from Bangalore.
• Sacred Spot: Renowned for the Pancha Theertha (five sacred water spots).

Puranic Significance:

• Origins in Skanda Purana:
  • Kalasa is linked to the divine wedding of Lord Shiva (Parameshwara) and Goddess Parvati held in Kasi.
  • The congregation caused an imbalance in the earth’s axis, prompting Lord Shiva to send Sage Agasthya south to restore balance.
• Sage Agasthya’s Journey:
  • Agasthya was granted a boon by Shiva to witness the wedding ceremonies from wherever he halted.
  • At Kalasa, Sage Agasthya halted, and a Shiva Linga manifested from his Kalasha (pot).
  • He built a temple and enshrined the Linga, naming it Kalaseshwara.
• Lingam: Housed in a silver mandapa within the temple.

Beliefs:

Devotees visit the temple to seek blessings for:

• Salvation
• Wealth
• Relief from diseases
• Vehicle acquisition
• Knowledge and wisdom

Special Features:

• Ancient Temple: Believed to be over 1,500 years old.
• Pancha Theertha: Five sacred waters in Kalasa:
  1. Vasishta Theertha: Associated with Sage Vasishta.
  2. Naga Theertha: Believed to cure Naga Dosha with a dip.
  3. Koti Theertha: A holy site for the Koti Devathas, blessed by Sage Agasthya.
  4. Rudra Theertha: Offering pinda here is considered equivalent to offerings at Vishnu Pada in Gaya.
  5. Amba Theertha: Sacred to Goddess Parvati.
• Duggapan Katte: A viewpoint from which the entire Kalasa town is visible.

Festivals:

• Kalasa Car Festival (Rathotsava): Celebrated with great devotion, featuring the chariot procession of Lord Kalaseshwara.

Century/Period

1500 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Kalasa

Nearest Railway Station

Bantawala

Nearest Airport

Bajpe Airport.

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