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'''Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] located in Goravanahalli, a village in [[Tumakuru district|Tumkur district]] in the Indian state of [[Karnataka]].
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== Legend==
'''Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple''' is located in Goravanahalli, a village in [[Tumakuru district|Tumkur district]] in [[Karnataka]], [[India]].
A poor man named Abbayya was blessed by [[Sri]] [[Lakshmi|Mahalakshmi]]. For his unwavering devotion, Abbayya was awarded the blessing of wealth. He began doing [[Charity (practice)|charity]] work which led his home to be called ''Lakshmi Nivas''.<ref name="kar">{{cite web |url=https://www.karnataka.com/tumkur/mahalakshmi-temple-goravanahalli/ |title=Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in Goravanahalli |date=6 June 2017 |website=Karnataka.com |accessdate=27 August 2018}}</ref>


Abbayya's brother, Thotadappa, joined Abbayya in his charity work. After Abbayya's death, Thotadappa performed [[Puja (Hinduism)|poojas]] to the Goddess. He was asked by [[Lakshmi|Mahalakshmi]] in his dreams to build her a [[shrine]]. Hence, Thotadappa built the Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi temple in dedication to the Goddess. Thotadappa started performing poojas.<ref name="kar" />
== History of the Temple==
It is believed that a poor man named Abbayya was blessed by [[Sri]] [[Lakshmi|Mahalakshmi]]. After his sedulous worship and unwavering devotion, Abbayya was awarded with the blessing of wealth. Then he began doing [[Charity (practice)|charity]] work which lead to his home being called ''Lakshmi Nivas''.<ref name="kar">{{cite web |url=https://www.karnataka.com/tumkur/mahalakshmi-temple-goravanahalli/ |title=Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in Goravanahalli |date=6 June 2017 |website=Karnataka.com |accessdate=27 August 2018}}</ref>


== History ==
Eventually Abbayya’s brother, Thotadappa, joined Abbayya in his charity work. After Abbayya's death, Thotadappa performed [[Puja (Hinduism)|poojas]] to the Goddess. He was asked by Mahalakshmi in his dreams to build her a [[shrine]]. Hence, Thotadappa built a temple for her. After Thotadappa, Chowdayya started performing poojas. However, from the year 1910 onward, the temple fell into a neglected state.<ref name="kar"/>
Upon arriving at Goravanahalli in 1925, Kamalamma (a pious devotee) saw the neglected state of the temple. She settled there in 1952 and started performing poojas for the Goddess. Other people started arriving, waiting in queue for the [[Darśana|darshan]] of Sri Mahalakshmi. In due time, the temple gained fame through the word of mouth.<ref name="kar" /><ref name="ind">{{cite web |title=Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/culture/travel/goravanahalli-mahalakshmi-temple-280053.html |website=Indiatimes.com |accessdate=27 August 2018}}</ref>

Upon arriving at Goravanahalli in 1925, Kamalamma, a pious devotee, saw the neglected state of the temple. She started performing the poojas for the Goddess. One year later, Kamalamma left the temple. But in 1952, Kamalamma returned to Goravanahalli and settled there. After this, regular poojas were performed by Kamalamma. Other people started arriving, waiting in queue for the [[Darśana|darshana]] of Sri Mahalakshmi. In due time, the temple gained fame by the word of mouth.<ref name="kar" /><ref name="ind">{{cite web |title=Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/culture/travel/goravanahalli-mahalakshmi-temple-280053.html |website=Indiatimes.com |accessdate=27 August 2018}}</ref>

== Temple Timings ==
The open hours at the temple are 06:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM.

Tuesdays and Fridays are considered auspicious, so many people visit the temple on those days and take the darshana of the deity.<ref name="pur">{{cite web |title=Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple - Timings, History, Route Map, Info |url=https://www.templepurohit.com/hindu-temple/goravanahalli-mahalakshmi-temple/ |website=TemplePurohit |accessdate=27 August 2018}}</ref>

== Transportation ==
Goravanahalli is situated about 80&nbsp;km from [[Bangalore]], 30&nbsp;km from [[Tumakuru district|Tumkur]], 25&nbsp;km from [[Koratagere]], and 37&nbsp;km from [[Dobbaspet]]. In addition, there are local buses from Bangalore to Goravanahalli.

The nearest railway station is in [[Tumkur]], and the nearest airport is in Bangalore.

[[Shivagange]] Hills, also sacred, is located approximately 40&nbsp;km from the temple.


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Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Goravanahalli, a village in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Legend

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A poor man named Abbayya was blessed by Sri Mahalakshmi. For his unwavering devotion, Abbayya was awarded the blessing of wealth. He began doing charity work which led his home to be called Lakshmi Nivas.[1]

Abbayya's brother, Thotadappa, joined Abbayya in his charity work. After Abbayya's death, Thotadappa performed poojas to the Goddess. He was asked by Mahalakshmi in his dreams to build her a shrine. Hence, Thotadappa built the Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi temple in dedication to the Goddess. Thotadappa started performing poojas.[1]

History

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Upon arriving at Goravanahalli in 1925, Kamalamma (a pious devotee) saw the neglected state of the temple. She settled there in 1952 and started performing poojas for the Goddess. Other people started arriving, waiting in queue for the darshan of Sri Mahalakshmi. In due time, the temple gained fame through the word of mouth.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in Goravanahalli". Karnataka.com. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple". Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.

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