Idol of Goddess on the Temple Arch


Deity Horanaadu Aadishaktiyatmaka Annapoorneshwari


Stream, Horanadu.

Horanadu the holy city of Chickmagalur district of Karnataka, is famous for the Annapoorneshwari Temple. Dedicated to Goddess Annapurneshwari, (Goddess of Food and Grains) this temple was built in 1973.

It is believed that one who visits the temple and takes the blessing of the Deity one shall never go hungry in their life. Annadana (free meals) is ritually provided by the temple organization 3 times a day. This is a form of Prasada (blessing) from the deity.

Horanadu lies amidst the scenic beauty of the Western Ghats, in the Malnad area. The nature’s bounty and green spread reflects on the Goddess’s resplendent glory. The main idol made of gold and the serenity in the face can bring peace and calm to ones mind. The Goddess Annapoorneshwari standing on a peeta with Shanku (shell), Chakra (the wheel or circle), Sri Chakra (Sacred Inscription- Circle of Life)and Devi Gayathri in her four hands.

It is believed that Lord Shiva was once was cursed and his curse was reversed when he accepted alms from Annapoorneshwari, a form of Goddess Parvati. The Goddesss is revered as Horanaadu Aadishaktiyatmaka Annapoorneshwari. Shri Bheemeshwara Joshi is the present Dharmakartaru (Religious Head) of Annapoorneshwari temple.

Some of the piligrims enroute may be visited in the order of Kukke Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala, Sringeri, Udupi Krishna temple and Kollooru Mookaambike, Kalaseswara temple in Kalasa, and then the Horanaadu Annapoorneshwari temple.

Address :
Adi-Shaktyatmaka Shree Annapoorneshwari Temple
HORANADU
Chikmagalur District,
Pincode: 577181

How to reach : From Bangalore to Horanadu via Nelamangala, Kunigal, Hassan, Belur, Mudigere, Kottigehara, Kalasa, Hornadu
By Road : Kalasa 7 Kms, Chikmagalur 100 Kms (District head quarters), Sringeri 75 Kms, Bangalore 330 kms
Nearest Railway Station : Shimoga
Nearest Airport : Mangalore

Where to stay : Temple provides trust Boarding and lodging facility. Temple guest houses are available to stay. If rooms are not available, devotees can keep their bags and luggages at luggage room and sleep at temple premises.