- Ganesh
Ganesha Temple
- Holalkere,Karnataka
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Overview
Ganesha Temple located at Holalkere is exceptionally well known in Chitradurga. Set up in 1775, the sanctuary enhrines the 20 ft high symbol of Lord Ganesh cut out of a solitary stone. It is trusted that, whoever reveres this deity, with a good heart and genuine conviction, his desires will be satisfied and every one of the troubles confronted by him will be evacuated. Holalkere is around 30 km from Chitradurga.
How To Reach Holalkere
Airport
Holalkere does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Bajpe Airport.
Railways
One can easily get regular trains to Holalkere from other major cities of the country.
Road
There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Holalkere.
Temple Address
Ganesha Temple,
Holalkere,
Chitradurga, Karnataka.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Auspicious beginnings of work
- Removal of obstacles
- Renewal of energy
- Success
- Wisdom
- Agricultural productivity
Shlokas
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning -I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning -The sun to Mother Parvati's lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning -Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma's son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning -We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.