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== History of the Temple== |
== History of the Temple== |
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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. |
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. Thus, 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> |
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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"/> |
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"/> |
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Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple is located in Goravanahalli, a village in Tumkur district in Karnataka, India.
History of the Temple
It is believed that a poor man named Abbayya was blessed by Sri Mahalakshmi. After his sedulous worship and unwavering devotion, Abbayya was awarded with the blessing of wealth. Thus, he began doing charity work which lead to his home being called Lakshmi Nivas.[1]
Eventually 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 a temple for her. After Thotadappa, Chowdayya started performing poojas. However, from the year 1910 onward, the temple fell into a neglected state.[1]
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 darshana of Sri Mahalakshmi. In due time, the temple gained fame by the word of mouth.[1][2]
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.[3]
Transportation
Goravanahalli is situated about 80 km from Bangalore, 30 km from Tumkur, 25 km from Koratagere, and 37 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 km from the temple.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple - Timings, History, Route Map, Info". TemplePurohit. Retrieved 27 August 2018.