ABOUT HORANADU ANNAPOORNESHWARI TEMPLE

The Annapoorneshwari Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Annapoorneshwari, located at Horanadu, India, 100 km from Chikmagalur in the thick forests and valleys of the Western Ghats of Karnataka. it’s set on the banks of stream Bhadra.

The great god of Adishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari’s Prathistapana was done by his quality Agasthya Maharishi many centuries back. The hereditary Dharmakartharu of our family started four hundred years back.

Until the fifth back.Dharmakartharu, the temple was having a really little structure encircled by filled with natural vegetation and forest. Even then at least one or more people used to visit the temple, have pooja and were provided with free food {annaprasadam} and shelter and it is continued to date.

It is believed that the sage Agastya in the 8th century established the icon of the goddess here.

The main deity, Annapoorneshwari is made of gold.
It is believed that a person who seeks the goddess’ blessings would never have any scarcity for food in life.

It is believed that Lord Shiva once had a curse and that this curse was reversed when the lord visited Goddess Annapoorna and sought her blessings.

Every visitor to the Annapoorna temple at Horanadu, irrespective of their religion, language, caste, or creed, is provided with a three-course vegetarian meal (including a dessert made from Bele or Lentils).

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Quick Facts:

• Timings: 6:30 AM to 9.00 PM
• Entry Fee: NA
• Photography: Not allowed
• Approximate visit duration: 2 hours
• Foreigners are allowed
• Best time to visit: October to March
• Address: Mudigere – Taluk, Chikamagalur – District, Horanadu, Karnataka 577181

Pooja Timing:

Mahamangalarathi Time:

Morning at 9:00 am, Afternoon at 1:30 pm, Night at 9:00 pm.

Kunkumarchana Time:

Morning from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Evening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Prasada Bojana Time:

From 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm, Night from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Note: All the above timings may vary on special days.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

• No paid darshans are available one should stand in the normal queue.
• The travel has to be planned carefully as it is in the hills, the transport is limited. Most people come by tourist buses and also by car. On rainy days it becomes a little bit difficult to access. 
• Temple has there owned Lodge namely Bhadra Nivasa Lodge room rate starts from INR 250 per 24 Hours for Double Bed Room and go up to INR 2750.00 for Suite Room. For e-mail “bhadranivasalodge@gmail.com”
• Mangalore to Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple distance is 127.3 KM (3 hr 18 min approx)
• The temple is not consired safe for traveling at night as there is a forest nearby.
• Sringeri to Annapoorneshwar Temple distance is 42.2 KM (1 hr 49 min approx)
• Kateel to Annapoorneshwar Temple distance is 108.5 KM (2 hr 48 min approx)

Timings:

January to December

How to Reach Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple

By Air

The nearest airfield to Horanadu is Bajpe aerodrome in Mangalore, Mysore placed sixtysixty six kilometers away. it’s a global airfield well connected by all major domestic and international cities. Mysore airfield placed 178 kilometers away is that the next nearest airfield.

By Rail

The city of Horanadu does not have its own railway station. the nearest railway head is located 55 kilometers away from Horanadu which is in Bantawala . One can even reach Kabakaputtur railway station located 58 kilometers. Time taken to reach Horanadu is nearly the same from both the railway stations.

By Road

Horanadu is well connected from all the major cities in Karnataka by KSRTC buses. Several private buses also ply daily services to this city.

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