Venkateshwara Temple, Ramenahalli, Karnataka

Venkateshwara Temple, Ramenahalli, Karnataka

Venkateshwara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Ramenahalli Village in the Mundargi Taluk of Gadag district, in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Legends

As per legend, Lord Rama and Lakshmana visited this village on their way to Sri Lanka. Hence, the village came to be called as Ramenahalli.

History

The king of Mrudagiri built this temple 250 years ago. He entrusted the administration of this temple to the Katti family. The family was also given some land grant around the village. The Katti family has been worshipping Lord Venkateshwara since the last 250 years.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala and Navaranga. The Sanctum enshrines the idol of Venkateshwara. It is said that on the day of Ugadi, the rays of the sun fall directly on Lord Venkateshwara’s crown. There is a Garuda pillar and temple pond in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Banyan tree. It is about 300 years old lies within the temple.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Mundargi, 2.5 Kms from Mundargi Bus Stand, 26 Kms from Huvina Hadagali, 42 Kms from Gadag, 43 Kms from Gadag Junction Railway Station, 103 Kms from Hubli Airport and 349 Kms from Bengaluru. The temple is situated on Gadag to Huvina Hadagali route.

Location