Mahamaya Temple, Kukkanur, Karnataka

Mahamaya Temple, Kukkanur, Karnataka

Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Sakthi located in Kukkanur Town in Kukkanur Taluk in Koppal District in the Indian state of Karnataka. This temple along with the Navalinga Temple are enclosed within a fort like enclosure. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2024/07/mahamaya-temple-kukkanur-legends.html

History

This temple might have been built by the Rashtrakutas in 8^th century CE and had been extensively renovated by the Western Chalukyas.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards south with an unfinished gopuram. This temple along with the Navalinga Temple are enclosed within a fort like enclosure. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and maha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines images of Mahakali, Mahamaya and Harihara. All the images are facing towards south. Shrines of Annapurna, Lakshmi Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal, Lakshmi Narayana, Rama with his consort Sita & his brother Lakshmana and Dattatreya can be seen in the temple premises of Mahamaya.

Contact

Mahamaya Temple,

Kukkanur, Kukkanur Taluk,

Koppal District – 583 232

Karnataka, India

Mobile: +91 96324 20126 / 8123993993925

Mobile: +91 99862 87525 / 98866 83811

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Kukkanur Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Itagi, 12 Kms from Banni Koppa Railway Station, 16 Kms from Yelburga, 18 Kms from Talakal Railway Station, 25 Kms from Naregal, 27 Kms from Koppal, 51 Kms from Gadag and 112 Kms from Hubballi Airport. The temple is situated on Koppal to Yelburga route.

Location