Shirasang Kalika Devi Temple, Karnataka

Address

Shirasang Kalika Devi Temple, Karnataka

Shirasangi,

Karnataka 591126

Amman

Kalika Devi

Introduction

Location:

• Situated in Shirasangi Village, Savadatti Taluk, Belagavi District, Karnataka, India.
• Located on the Ramdurg to Savadatti route at the foothills.

Puranic Significance:

• Believed to have been built in the 1st century CE.
• Mentioned in inscriptions from 1148 CE and 1186 CE.
• The place was historically known as Rishishringapura, Pirishingi, and Hirishingi.
• Sage Rishyasringa performed penance here, disturbed by three demons: Narundasura, Bettasura, and Nalundasura.
• Goddesses Chikkumbasura and Hirekumbasura annihilated the demons, leading to the establishment of the temple.

Beliefs and Devotional Practices:

• Devotees pray for relief from sins, problems, and general welfare.
• Offerings include jaggery, wheat, coconuts, rice, edible oil, and Tula Bhara Seva (weight-based offerings).
• Anna Dasoha Seva (offering food to the poor) is a part of worship.

Special Features:

• Presiding Deity: The temple enshrines Kalika Devi, a 6-feet tall idol.
• Shrines for Ganesha and Surya Narayana are also present.
• Maunappanagavi Cave: Located on a hillock, can accommodate 200 people and contains a water pit.
• Siddeshwaragavi Cave: Situated on a nearby hillock, accessed by 200 steps, housing a Shiva Linga.

Festivals:

• Ugadi: New Year festival celebrated with devotion.
• Halegodi Amavasya: Observed with rituals and prayers.
• Vishwakarma Mahotsava: Celebration of Lord Vishwakarma.
• Palanquin Festival: Held for five days during Ugadi at the Banni Mantapa.

Century/Period

1st century CE.

Nearest Bus Station

Shirasangi

Nearest Railway Station

Alur Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Hubballi

Location on Map

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