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Veerabhadra Temple
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Overview
Godachi is a tiny village located in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. The district of Belgaum boasts of many marvelous temples which includes Shri Veerabhadra temple. An annual temple fair is held every year in this temple.
About The Temple
Veerabhadra was created by Lord Shiva in order to destroy he yarns performed by King Daksha. The Veerabhadra temple displays a blend in the architectural styles of the Chalukya and Vijayanagara empires. The doorway is built reflecting the Chalukyan style, while the Garbhagraha is in the Vijayanagara Style of architecture. Veerbhadra is believed to be a form of Lord Shiva himself and is also considered one among the most devoted attendants of Shiva.
Festivals
The village of Godachi is most popular for the annu Godach Fair or Jatre which is held during the months of November-December. This fair is held as a mark of respect to the primary deity of this temple, Shri Veerabadra.
How To Reach Belgaum
Airport
The Sambra airport is the nearest airport to the district of Belgaum which is located at a distance of 10kms from the city, on the State highway 20. SpiceJet operates daily flights to Bangalore from this airport starting from Nov 2012.
Railways
Belgaum is an important station which is a part of south western Railway division. This district is well linked to other major cities such as Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, New Delhi and Chennai through regular trains. Belgaum railway station is also considered the oldest railway station in this region.
Road
The district of Belgaum is well connected to other major cities of the country through frequent and regular bus services.
Temple Address
Veerabhadra Temple,
Godachi,
belgaum, Karnataka.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Free from ego
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.