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== Legend== |
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| ⚫ | 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> |
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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" /> |
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The most attractive element of this temple is its self-manifested idol of Goddess [[Lakshmi|Mahalakshmi]]. The history of this temple introduces a poor villager named Abbayya who found this idol in the early 1900s. After gracefully worshiping this idol with devotion, Abbayya was blessed with wealth and prosperity. The poor man did not keep this wealth for himself but engaged himself with his brother Thotadappa in doing charity for poor people and soon his home became popularly known as Lakshmi Nivas<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.karnataka.com/tumkur/mahalakshmi-temple-goravanahalli/|title=Sri Mahalakshmi Temple {{!}} Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple|date=2017-06-06|work=Karnataka.com|access-date=2018-10-10|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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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 [[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> |
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| ⚫ | Upon arriving at Goravanahalli in 1925, Kamalamma |
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== Temple Timings == |
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The open hours at the temple are 06:30 PM to 12:30 PM and 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM. |
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Tuesdays and Fridays are considered auspicious, so many people visit the temple on those days and take the darshan 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> |
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Pooja, Abhisheka and Kumkuma Archane are performed at 8 am to 9.30am and the Maha Mangalarathi is performed at 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and at 7:30 pm.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.karnataka.com/tumkur/mahalakshmi-temple-goravanahalli/|title=Sri Mahalakshmi Temple {{!}} Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple|date=2017-06-06|work=Karnataka.com|access-date=2018-10-10|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Transportation == |
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Goravanahalli has situated about 80 km from [[Bangalore]], 30 km from [[Tumakuru district|Tumkur]], 25 km from [[Koratagere]], and 37 km from [[Dobbaspet]]. In addition, there are local buses from Bangalore to Goravanahalli. |
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The nearest railway station is in [[Tumakuru district|Tumkur]] around 36 kms, and the nearest airport is in Bangalore around 80kms. |
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[[Shivagange]] Hills, also considered sacred, is located approximately 40 km from the temple. |
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Latest revision as of 01:19, 27 December 2024
Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Goravanahalli, a village in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Legend
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c "Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in Goravanahalli". Karnataka.com. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple". Indiatimes.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.