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Kalimath Temple

Overview


Kalimath Temple is located 3 km from Yellapur. It was constructed during the 12th century and has number of pillars that have beautiful carving and inscriptions in Kannada. The temple has a Shiva Lingam made of soft stone and an idol of Nandi. Kalimath temple is one of the most famous temple with culture and tradition.


How To Reach Yellapur


Hubli Airport is the nearest airport connecting Yellapur to major Indian cities. Hubli Railway Station is nearest railhead to Yellapur, situated at a distance of about 71 km. Hubli is well connected to major cities of India, such as Mangalore and Bangalore, to name a few. Travellers can hire air conditioned taxis and cabs or take buses to reach Yellapur from here. Yellapur is well connected to major cities and nearby areas via regular bus services that are frequent, comfortable and cheap.


Temple Address


Kalimath Temple,
Yellapur,
Uttara Kannada district,
Karnataka.

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Protection from evil
  • Salvation
  • Destruction of ego
  • Liberation
Shlokas

Jayantii Manggalaa Kaalii Bhadrakaalii Kapaalinii Durgaa Shivaa Kssamaa Dhaatrii Svaahaa Svadhaa Namostu Te

Meaning -We salute the Devi Kali, who is always victorious and always auspicious, we offer salutations to Bhadrakali Devi who wears a skull garland, we salute Shiva's consort and the embodiment of self-control and supports all beings, Devi Durga, who is Swaha as well as Swadha. We offer our salutations to you.

Om Maha Kalyai Ca Vidmahe Smasana Vasinyai Ca Dhimahi Tanno Kali Prachodayat

Meaning -Om the great Goddess Kali who stays in the ocean of life and burial grounds, we focus our energies on you, may you grant us our wishes and bless us

Kaalika Kalahey Gorey Paathuthvaam Parameshwari Mandapey Thathra Mathangi Thatha Sowmya Swayamwarey

Meaning -Let the ever charming, mother of the universe, protect us and stay in this mandap and bestow her blessing on us as mother Mathangi.

Katyayani Mahamaye Mahayoginyadheeshwari Nandgopsutam Devipatim Me Kuru Te Namah

Meaning -Oh Goddess Katyayani, the great vigour of the Lord, the owner of great magical power and the mighty one who controls all, please make the son of Nanda Maharaj my husband. I offer my salutations to you.

Timings

The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.

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