Hasanamba temple

Karnataka, Hassan, Bangalore

Situated in the Hassan district of Karnataka, the Hasanamba temple is a famous temple dedicated to Goddess Shakti. The presiding deity is called as Hasanamba because the Goddess is perceived to be ever smiling, bestowing all riches on her devotees and the town Hassan is named after the Goddess. It is believed that the temple was built in the 12th century. The temple is open to the public only for a week, every year during the Diwali festival in October. There is an ant-hill representing the presiding deity inside the temple premises.

Legend

According to the legends, stunned by the beauty of Hassan, the seven Maatrukes (Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vyshnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamundi) decided to make Hassan their home forever. Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vyshnavi took residence in the three anthills inside the temple and Brahmi in Kenchamma's Hosakote, while Indrani, Varahi and Chamundi chose the three wells in Devigere Honda. The town Hassan is named after the presiding deity, Hasanamba. It is believed that the Goddess bestows all riches on her devotees who worship her and She is also harsh to those who choose to harm her devotees. Once Goddess Hasanamba turned a mother-in law into a stone for torturing the devotee (Daughter in law) of the Goddess. It is believed that the stone moves an inch every year and the period of kaliyuga will end when the stone reaches the lotus feet of hasanamba.

Architecture

The Hasanamba Temple in Hassan is the epitome of temple architecture in Karnataka. Built in the 12th century, the temple is a fine example of the Hoysala tradition of temple architecture. In the inner sanctum sanctorum, there is an unusual image depicting Ravana with nine heads, instead of ten, playing the veena.

Darsan Info

6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
The temple will be open from October 5 to October 20, 2017. During Diwali season, Hasanamba Temple annually opens on the Thursday after Ashwin Purnima as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in Karnataka and closes after 8 days on Balipadayami day.

Darsan Dresscode

Wear modest clothes and avoid shorts for men

Famous Festival

Diwali

Culture

Hassan has for centuries played an integral part in the growth of Kannada literature, art, and culture. Hassan largely has a folk culture.Hassan is a combination of Kodagu, Dakshina, Kannada, and Mysore regions, owing to its proximity to those regions. Kadabu (rice balls), Avalakki or commonly known as Poha in the rest of India, and Mandakki (similar to Bhel Puri) are commonly found foods in this region. The Mahamastakabhisheka is a glorious Jain festival held once in twelve years in Shravanabelagola, where the statue of Bahubali is bathed with milk, saffron, curd, and more, and is a major Hassan attraction. Another thing to do in Hassan is shopping for small artefacts, handicrafts, and jewellery.