Ganesha Temple, Kurudumale, Karnataka

Ganesha Temple, Kurudumale, Karnataka

Ganesha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vinayaga located in Kurudumale Village in Mulbagal Taluk in Kolar District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple is situated at about 200 metres from Kurudumale Someshwara Temple. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

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History

This temple was built by the Emperor Krishnadevaraya (1471 – 1529 CE) of Vijayanagara Kingdom as per the inscriptions available in the temple. It is said that the huge Ganesha idol was placed in a field on the hill in Kurudumale and was in worship for a long period in an open field before the temple was built.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala, ranga mandapa and entrance porch. The Mushika (rat), vehicle of Lord Ganesha made of green stone can be seen in the entrance porch facing towards the sanctum. The idol id about 2 feet tall and 3 feet long. There is an image of Kumara seated on peacock can be seen in the navaranga.

It is said that this image had been brought from the ruined temple situated to the south of this temple. The sanctum enshrines a 14 feet tall image of Ganesha. This image is said to be bigger than the Dodda Ganesha of Basavanagudi. It is said that idol is continuously growing. The deities from the ruined temples in Kurudumale have been kept in this temple.

Festivals

Ganesh Chaturthi is the most famous festival celebrated here with much fanfare.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for job promotion, excellence in education and business development.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Kurudumale Cross Road, 11 Kms from Mulbagal, 11 Kms from Mulbagal Bus Stand, 28 Kms from Srinivaspur, 28 Kms from Srinivaspur Railway Station, 35 Kms from Kolar and 99 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated at about 4 Kms to the east of Kurudumale Cross Road on Mulbagal to Srinivaspur route.

Location