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Annapoorneshwari Temple
About Annapoorneshwari Temple
In a distant area of Chikkamagaluru Dist in Karnataka, “Sri Kshetra Horanadu” is located on the banks of the river Bhadra and is encircled by the Western Ghats’ lush foliage, woodland, and greenery. His Holiness Agasthya Maharishi created the magnificent deity of Adishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari’s Prathistapana many years ago. Our family has been a hereditary Dharmakartharu for 400 years. The temple had a very little building up to the fifth Dharmakartharu, and it was surrounded by a lot of natural vegetation and a forest. Even then, at least one or more people would go to the temple, do pooja, and receive free food (annaprasadam) and shelter. This practise is still going strong today.
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The History
In a rural area of Chikkamagaluru Dist, Karnataka, “Sri Kshetra Horanadu” is surrounded by natural flora, woodland, greenery, and the Western Ghats’ breathtaking natural beauty. It is located on the banks of the river Bhadra. His Holiness Agasthya Maharishi created the magnificent deity of Adishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari’s Prathistapana many years ago. Our family has been a hereditary Dharmakartharu for 400 years. The temple had a very little building up to the fifth Dharmakartharu, and it was surrounded by a lot of natural vegetation and a forest. Even then, at least one or more people would go to the temple, do pooja, and receive free food (annaprasadam) and shelter. This practise is still going strong today.
Dharmakartharu’s Vamshavruksha:
1st Dharmakartharu – Sri D. Shankarnarayana Jois
2nd Dharmakartharu – 1st Sri D.S. Bhima Jois
3rd Dharmakartharu – 1st Sri D.B. Venkatasubba Jois
4th Dharmakartharu – 2nd Sri D.V. Bhima Jois
5th Dharmakartharu – 2nd Sri D.B. Venkatasubba Jois
6th Dharmakartharu – Sri D.V. Gajendraprasanna Jois
7th and present Dharmakartharu – Sri Dr.G. Bheemeshwara Joshy
2nd Dharmakartharu – 1st Sri D.S. Bhima Jois
3rd Dharmakartharu – 1st Sri D.B. Venkatasubba Jois
4th Dharmakartharu – 2nd Sri D.V. Bhima Jois
5th Dharmakartharu – 2nd Sri D.B. Venkatasubba Jois
6th Dharmakartharu – Sri D.V. Gajendraprasanna Jois
7th and present Dharmakartharu – Sri Dr.G. Bheemeshwara Joshy
The late Sri D.B.Venkatasubba Jois, the fifth Dharmakartharu, gave his entire life as a sacrifice to improve not only the temple but also the local village residents’ way of life. He began the temple’s renovation in the year 1962 and finished it with fully dressed stone sculpture in accordance with Hindu mythology, astrology, and Vastu Shilpa. In the year 1973, on the auspicious day of “Akshaya Thadige,” “the Prathistapana” of Sri Adishakthi Devi and “the Punaprathistapana” of Sri Annapoorneshwari was celebrated, and His Holiness Shrimad Jagadhguru Shankar His Holiness of Sringeri Matha designated the late D.B. Venkatasubba Jois, the fifth Dharmakartharu, as the “Annapurna Pada Seva Dhurandhara” in recognition of the exceptional and committed service he provided to society via the temple. He passed away in the year 1982. Late Sri D.V. Gajendraprasanna Jois was sworn in as the sixth Dharmakartharu in 1981 by His Holiness Sri Sri Swayam Prakasha Abhinava Ramananda Saraswathi Swamiji of Hariharapura Matha, Karnataka. He built the Navagraha Temple, and in 1991 His Holiness Shrimad Jagadhguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharathitheertha Maha Swamiji He built the most modern steam cooking system, bathrooms, toilets, Annachathra, the village’s drainage system, “Free Brahmopanayana” each year, rooms for pilgrims to stay in, a labour colony that annually gave free clothing to temple employees and their families during the car festival, and he passed away in 1991.
Goddess Annapoorneshwari
A Hindu myth states that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati once engaged in a dice game. Shiva lost everything and gave Parvati everything he had. Shiva re-played on Lord Vishnu’s recommendation, and this time he prevailed. When Parvati saw anything odd, she questioned Shiva. Over this, they got into a fight, and Lord Vishnu had to step in. He confessed to Parvati that he made deceptions to aid Shiva in winning the game. Shiva also said that all things, including food, are illusions, or Maya.
Shiva’s ideas were rejected by Parvati, who then vanished to show that food isn’t maya. The soil became motionless and there was no natural growth when she vanished. Due to the ensuing drought, everyone—including people, devils, and animals—prayed for food. Shiva changed his mind after witnessing the suffering of the planet’s inhabitants and conceded that all living things have a fundamental need for nourishment, and that this need is real. Following her appearance, Goddess Parvati began giving food across Kashi. It is also believed that Parvati served Lord Shiva with her ladle when he arrived dressed as a beggar. As a result, she is also known as Goddess Annapoorneshwari, the one who provides nourishment.
Architecture :
The goddess Annapoorneshwari’s shrine is accessible from the temple’s great entrance through steps. A mandapam and a network of lines leading to the hall where prasadam is given to pilgrims and devotees are to the left of the entrance. Hindu gods and goddesses are depicted in exquisite sculpture on the Gopuram of the temple complex. The ceilings of the Annapoorneshwari temple also have beautiful and captivating sculptures that serve as works of art.
The holy statue of Annapoorneshwari is crafted of gold, and she exudes radiance while wearing exquisite jewellery. Standing with a Shanka, Sri Chakra, Chakra, and Devi Gayathri in each hand, she exudes grace and strength. Diyas that are lighted in the small space in front of her contribute to the wonderful radiance of the surroundings.
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