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Vasantha Parameshwari Temple
- Angadi,Karnataka
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Overview
Angadi is a small village located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Kannada is the language that is widely spoken in Karnataka. The word Angadi typically means ‘shop’ in Kannada. This village is mostly surrounded by open agricultural fields and coffee plantations. Angadi is the birth place of the Hoysala dynasty, who rose to great power in South India. The kingdom of Hoysala is most popular for its excellent architectures. The place is also mentioned as Sasakapura or Sosevgur.
The village of Angadi is most popular for the Vasantha Parameshwari Temple which is located on a hillock. This temple has beautiful pillars made of granite. The pillars have cylindrical beams and hemi spherical moldings. The temple has been renovated and well maintained. Angadi has ruins of three other temples dedicated to Lord Keshava, Lord Veerabhadra and Lord Mallikarjuna respectively.
How To Reach Angadi
Airport
The Nearest Airport is the Mangalore International Airport.
Railways
Mangalore station is the nearest Railway Station.
Road
Angadi is well connected with nearby towns and cities by road. Angadi can be reached from Belur - Mudigere route. One has to take a left turn at Janapura junction from where the village is just 6 Kms. Angadi can also be reached from Chikmagalur and Sakaleshpura.
Temple Address
Vasantha Parameshwari Temple,
Angadi,
Karnataka.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Trouble-free marital life
- Removal of physical ailments
- Freedom from economic Problems
- Fearless disposition
Shlokas
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah
Meaning -Goddess Durga is omnipresent and a personification of the universal mother, who is omnipresent and who embodies power and energy. Oh great mother, who also embodies peace, I bow to you, mother, I bow to Durga and I bow to Shakti.
Ayi Giri Nandini Nandita Medini Vishva Vinodini Nandi Nute Giri Vara Vindhya Shiro Adhi Nivaasini Vissnnu Vilaasini Jissnnu Nute Bhagavati He Shiti Kannttha Kuttumbini Bhuri Kuttumbini Bhuri Krte Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute
Meaning -I offer my salutations to the mountain's daughter, who fills the world with joy, who is praised by Nandi, who lives on Vindhya's summits, who gives joy to Her brother Lord Vishnu and who Lord Indra praises, Oh Goddess who is Lord Shiva's consort and who created abundance. The destroyer of the demon Mahishasura, the one with beautiful hair and the mountain's daughter, victory to you.
Madhu Kaittabha Vidhvamsi Vidhaatr Varade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -Oh Devi Durga, we salute you for destroying Madhu and Kaitabha and granting Lord Brahma the boon of protection. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Mahissaasura Nirnaashi Bhaktaanaam Sukhade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -We salute Goddess Durga who destroyed Mahishasura, the demon, who bestows a lot of happiness on Her devotees. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM