News Mania Desk / Piyal Chatterjee / 12th November 2024
Dedicated to the Goddess Shakti or Amba, Hasanamba Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Hassan, Karnataka, India. In the 12th century CE, the temple was constructed. Every year, during the Hindu holiday of Deepavali, the temple is opened.
The Hasanamba Temple is regarded by archaeologists as the pinnacle of Karnataka temple building. The city of Hassan was founded in the eleventh century CE, and the temples that surround it represent the different kingdoms that have governed since then. In keeping with their tradition, the Hoysala dynasty initially constructed it, demonstrating their devotion to Jainism. Some examples of the Hoysala tradition of temple architecture include the temples located in the Hassan district.
Dedicated to the Goddess Shakti or Amba, Hasanamba Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Hassan, Karnataka, India. In the 12th century CE, the temple was constructed. Every year, during the Hindu holiday of Deepavali, the temple is opened.
The Hasanamba Temple is regarded by archaeologists as the pinnacle of Karnataka temple building. The city of Hassan was founded in the eleventh century CE, and the temples that surround it represent the different kingdoms that have governed since then. In keeping with their tradition, the Hoysala dynasty initially constructed it, demonstrating their devotion to Jainism. Some examples of the Hoysala tradition of temple architecture include the temples located in the Hassan district.
Getting a darshan during the Deepavali festival is regarded exceptional because the temple is only open for one week every year. The goddess is given two bags of rice as a sacrifice (naivedya), flowers, water, and a ghee-lit lamp (nandaa deepa) for the rest of the year. The ghee never runs out, and the lamp burns during the whole time the temple is closed. When the doors are reopened, the rice offering is still warm and undamaged. It is regarded as one of Hassan’s magnificent temples.
The beauty of Hassan once astonished the seven Matrikas (Maadurges) who came floating to South India: Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, and Chamundi. They chose to settle here. Indrani, Varahi, and Chamundi selected the three wells in Devigere Honda, while Maheshwari, Kaumari, and Vaishnavi settled in the three anthills inside the temple. Brahmi, on the other hand, chose Hosakote in Kenchamma. The Hasanamba Temple’s ruling god inspired the name of the town, Hassan. Because of her reputation for always smiling and lavishing her followers with wealth, she is known as Hasanamba.
Although the goddess is considered to be kind, it is stated that she punishes those who hurt her followers severely. It is said that a Hasanamba devotee’s mother-in-law used to mistreat her constantly. The mother-in-law once chased after her while she was worshiping in front of the goddess and yelled, “What is important to you? Coming to the temple or your duties?” She struck her hard on the head with a cup after saying this. Amba’s protection was prayed for by the daughter-in-law. Devi protected her within the temple grounds after turning her into a stone. The stone is known as “sose kallu,” or “daughter-in-law’s stone.”
It is thought that the Kali Yuga period will come to an end when the stone, which is the size of a paddy grain, continues to move towards the goddess each year.
