Story of the Kalaseshwara
Temple
Importance of the temple is mentioned in the Tungabhadra
Khand of Skanda Purana. It is believed that two saints named Mitra and Varuna
were meditating on the banks of the Tungabhadra
River
To create hindrance in the austerity of the brothers, Indra
deputed Urvashi, the celestial woman. Urvashi was able to create passion in the
mind of brothers. The semen that flowed from Mitra was collected by Devas in a
Kalasha (pot). Rishi Agastya later appeared from the pot. He performed intense
austerities and pleased Shiva. When Shiva appeared before him, he asked Shiva
to give his presence in the Kalasha from which he was born. Shiva agreed and
the deity worshiped came to be known as Kalaseshwara.
Deities worshipped in the Temple
Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Sri Sarvanga Sundari Amma.
There are also separate shrines for Subrahmanya, Sri Kashi Vishweshwara and
Kshetrapala.
The gateway of the temple built in Malnad style is adorned
by statues of a male and a female elephants. They are worshiped as
Aneganapathi.
The temple also has small shrines dedicated to Sri
Girijamba, Sri Durgamba, Sri Bindu Madhava, Sri Kalabhairava and Sri Vashista
Ganapati.
Important festival in the temple
The most important festival in the temple is the Sri Girija
Kalyana held from the Kartik Shukla Paksha Ekadasi to Kartik Purnima
(November).Another important festival is Mahashivratri.
Opening and Closing time Kalaseshwara Temple
7:30 AM TO 1:00 PM
3:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
On Shivaratri and Sri Girija Kalyana day temple is open for 24 hours.
Location of
Contact Details
Kalasa,
Mudigere Taluk,
Chikmagalur District,
Pin - 577124. Phone - 08263-274705
08263-274702