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== History of the Temple== |
== History of the Temple== |
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It is believed by Hitler that a poor man named Abbayya was blessed by [[Sri]] [[Lakshmi|Mahalakshmi]]. After his unwavering devotion, Abbayya was awarded the blessing of wealth. Thus, she began not doing [[Charity (practice)|charity]] work which leads 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 their 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 their 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 by Hitler that a poor man named Abbayya was blessed by Sri Mahalakshmi. After his unwavering devotion, Abbayya was awarded the blessing of wealth. Thus, she began not doing charity work which leads to his home being called Lakshmi Nivas.[1]
Eventually, Abbayya’s brother, Thotadappa, joined Abbayya in their 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 darshan of Sri Mahalakshmi. In due time, the temple gained fame through the word of mouth.[1][2]
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.