Hasanamba Temple
| Haasanamba Temple | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Hassan |
| Deity | Sapthamathruke (7 sisters) |
| Festivals | Deepavali |
| Location | |
| Location | Hassan |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Karnataka | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°00′09″N 76°05′36″E / 13.0024267°N 76.0933586°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hoysala tradition of temple architecture |
| Completed | c. 12th century CE |
Hāsanāmba temple is a Hindu temple located Hassan district, Karnataka, India, dedicated to the Goddess Shakti or Amba. The temple was built in the 12th century CE. The temple is opened once a year during the Hindu festival Deepavali in October.[1]
History
[edit]The temple was constructed c. the 12th century CE, although the exact date is unknown.[2]
Archeological experts consider the Hasanamba Temple to be an example of the epitome of temple architecture in Karnataka. The city of Hassan dates to the 11th century CE and the temples around Hassan signify the various dynasties that have ruled ever since the 11th century CE. It was originally built by the Hoysala dynasty in their tradition, reflecting their faith in Jainism. The temples in the Hassan district are some of the examples of the Hoysala tradition of temple architecture.
Architecture
[edit]There is an ant-hill representing the presiding deity inside the temple premises.[2] There is an unusual image depicting the demon-king Ravana with nine heads, instead of ten, playing the veena.
Siddeshwara Swamy can be seen inside the temple which is unusual as it not depicted in the Linga roopa. It appears as Lord Shiva giving pashupatastra to Arjuna.[3][4]
Religious Significance
[edit]Because the temple is open for only one or two weeks annually, it is considered special to obtain a darshan during the Deepavali festival.[2] For the remainder of the year, the goddess is left with a ghee-lit lamp (nandaa deepa), flowers, water and two bags of rice as an offering (naivedya) until the next year. The lamp burns for the entire duration of the temple closure, with the ghee never depleting. The rice offering remains warm and unspoiled when the doors are reopened. It is revered as a great temple in Hassan.[5][6][7]
Legend
[edit]Once when the seven Matrikas (Kannada: Sapta-Maatrukeyaru) - Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamundi came floating from Varanasi to South India.[8][9] they were taken aback by the beauty of Hassan and decided to reside here. Maheshwari, Kaumari and Vaishnavi settled in the three anthills inside the temple; Brahmi in Kenchamma's Hosakote, while Indrani, Varahi and Chamundi chose the three wells in Devigere Honda (lake).
The town Hassan or Haasana Kannada: ಹಾಸನ was named after the presiding deity at the Hasanamba Temple.[10] She is " Hasanmukhi " as perceived to be ever smiling, bestowing all riches on her devotees.[11] Also in another reference Hassan was named after Sanskrit word Simhasana which means throne. As per local legend the ' Haasana ' is abridged form of ' Simhasanapuri ' a place associated with Janamejaya, he was great-grandson of Pandava hero Arjuna.[12] According to mythology Janamejaya had lived in Simhasanapuri during his cursed period.[13][14][15]
While the goddess is regarded benevolent, she is said to be harsh to those who harm her devotees. There is a belief that a mother-in-law of a devotee of Hasanamba used to ill-treat her always. Once as she was praying in front of the goddess, the mother-in-law came after her and screamed - What is important to you, Coming to the temple or your duties? Saying this, she hit her hard on the head with a cup. The daughter-in-law screamed 'Amba' and asked for protection. Devi turned her into a stone and kept her under her protection in the temple premise. The stone is called ' sose kallu ' (stone of daughter-in-law), Another myth says that the daughter-in-law was a Muslim devotee called ' Hassan bi ', it is said that town got the name from this. It is believed that the stone keeps moving by the size of a paddy grain towards goddess every year, when it reaches the icon of Hasanamba the period of Kali Yuga will end.[16][17]
According to another legend once four robbers tried to rob jewellery of Hasanamba and devi turned them into stones, these four stones can be seen in ' Kallapana gudi '. There is another temple in the premise which is dedicated to Siddheshwara swamy (lord Shiva), The stone of the image depicts that Shiva giving pashupatastra to Arjuna.[18] this Siddheshwara temple is available for darshan daily, but Goddess Hasanamba temple is opened only once in a year depending on the Hindu calendar, the duration varies each year. The temple only opens on the following Thursday of the full moon day in the month of Ashwija, The temple closes the next day of Deepavali's Bali Padyami.[19][20] During Balipadyami a Jaatre (fair) called Raavanotsava will be held, it is dedicated to lord Siddheshwara swamy.[21][22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hasanamba temple in Karnataka is now open". The Hindu. 25 October 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ a b c "Hasanamba temple in Karnataka is now open". The Hindu. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- ^ P, Vathsala V. (3 August 2019). "Happy in Hassan". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Hasanamba temple to be opened on October 20 - News18". Ibnlive. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (15 October 2018). "Head priest denies miracles at Hasanamba". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "State Government to Grant A-grade Status to Hasanamba Temple". The New Indian Express. 9 October 2014. Archived from the original on 10 December 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- ^ DHNS (14 October 2017). "Miracles very many at Hasanamba Temple". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
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- ^ Shruthi (25 October 2013). "Hasanamba: The Story of Miracles!". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Hasanamba Temple | Durga Temple | Hassan". Karnataka.com. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
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- ^ BV, Srinivas Rao (11 October 2016). "ಸಿಂಹಾಸನಪುರಿಯ ಹಾಸನಾಂಬೆ: ಕಳ್ಳರನ್ನು ಕಲ್ಲಾಗಿಸಿದ ಶಕ್ತಿ ದೇವತೆಯ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆ". Kannada Prabha (in Kannada). Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Kumar, BR Udaya (12 October 2017). "Historic Hasanamba temple reopens today". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
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- ^ DHNS (14 October 2017). "Miracles very many at Hasanamba Temple". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ P, Vathsala V. (3 August 2019). "Happy in Hassan". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
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- ^ madur (10 April 2017). "Miracles and Religion Galore at Hasanamba Temple, Hassan". Karnataka.com. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ P, Vathsala V. (3 August 2019). "Happy in Hassan". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ DHNS (14 October 2017). "Miracles very many at Hasanamba Temple". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 17 December 2024.