Sirasangi Sri Kalika Devi Temple – Karnataka

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Sirasangi Sri Kalika Devi Temple – Karnataka

Shirasangi, Belgaum district,

Karnataka 591126

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Sri Kalika Devi

Introduction

• Located in Sirsangi, a small village in the Belgaum district of Karnataka, South India.
• Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the temple follows Shaktism traditions.
• Known for its cultural and spiritual significance in the region.

Puranic Significance:

• Historical Mentions:
  • The place is mentioned as Rishishringapura, Pirishingi, or Hirishingi in two historical records from 1148 and 1186 (Jagadekamalla and Someshwara IV).
  • Archaeological studies suggest the temple may date back to the first century AD.
  • Sirsangi is prominent for its monuments and temples, and earlier, it was known as Pirising, later renamed Hirising during the medieval period.
• Mythological Significance:
  • The temple is linked to a myth involving the saint Vrushya Shrunga, who meditated in the area now called Vrushya Shrunga Tapovan.
  • Demons Narundasur, Bettasura, and Nalundasur (also known as Navalagund) disturbed his penance.
  • Goddesses Chikkumbasura (Chikkumbi) and Hirekumbasura (Hirekumbi) killed the demons after Vrushya Shrunga’s pleas, and the goddesses later settled in the region.
  • As a result, the temple dedicated to Sri Kalika Devi was constructed in Shirasangi.
• Local Celebrations:
  • Ugadi is a major festival celebrated by the Vishwakarma community in the region.

Century/Period

1148 AD

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Nearest Bus Station

Sirsangi

Nearest Railway Station

Hubli

Nearest Airport

Belgaum

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