Shri Kariveeramma Temple - Katkol Belagavi
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🛕 Temple Info
Nestled in the heart of Katkol village, in Ramdurg Taluk, Belagavi District, Shri Kariveeramma Temple is the revered Grama Devi (village guardian goddess) of the region. With unwavering devotion, locals from Katkol and surrounding villages offer their prayers to Devi Kariveeramma, believing in her immense power to fulfill heartfelt wishes and protect their homes and harvests.
The temple is a vibrant hub of village life—no festival or community celebration begins or concludes without first invoking the blessings of the divine mother.
🎊 Festivals and Rituals
- Fridays are most auspicious, marked by special alankaras, poojas, and darshan.
- During Shravana Masa, all 30 days are celebrated with daily Devi Purana recitations, Annasantarpana (free meals), and vibrant community participation. The last day is especially grand and spiritually moving.
- Dussehra (Dasara) brings life to Katkol. Deities from nearby temples arrive in pallakki (palanquin processions) to pay respects to Kariveeramma. The highlight is the Banni Mudivadu Utsava, an event so vibrant that elders compare it to the Mysore Dasara in its grandeur and spiritual impact.
Shri Kariveeramma of Katkol is not just a deity worshipped with devotion—she is lived with reverence. Her temple is a living, breathing sanctum of village faith, where tradition, protection, and motherly love reside. Visiting this temple is a divine encounter with the village’s spiritual protector, who continues to shower her grace on all who surrender with faith.
💫 Importance
Shri Kariveeramma is not just a deity; she is the soul of Katkol. Worshipped every Friday with special pooja and alankara, the temple sees large gatherings of devotees, especially women and farmers seeking protection, blessings, and abundant crops.
A deep-rooted spiritual belief prevails that nothing in the village happens against the will of Devi Kariveeramma. Her grace is believed to fulfill any genuine prayer, and those who go against dharma in her presence are said to face consequences—upholding the moral and spiritual fabric of the region.
📜History
The temple houses a Swayambhu (self-manifested) murti of Devi Kariveeramma, believed to have appeared in ancient times. According to oral traditions passed down by village elders (hiriyaru), Kariveeramma once traveled to Kolhapur, defeated the demon, and resides there as Goddess Lakshmi, establishing a sacred link between Katkol and Kolhapur. Even today, some rituals are synchronously performed at both temples, symbolizing their divine connection.
An iconic Uras Kamba (wooden sacred pole), also known as Sidi Kamba, stands opposite the temple. Made from a single tree trunk, it is worshipped along with the goddess, especially by farmers who seek bountiful harvests.
🪔 Pooja Timings
Open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – Special pooja and vibrant alankara
🚌 Transfort Options
🛣️ By Road:
- 22 km from Ramdurg
- 12 km from Yaragatti
- 32 km from Soudatti Yellamma
- 70 km from Dharwad
- 70 km from Belagavi
🚆 By Train:
- Nearest Railway Stations: Dharwad and Belagavi
✈️ By Air:
- Nearest Airport: Belagavi Airport
🏙️Near By Cities
- Ramdurg
- Yaragatti
- Soudatti Yellamma
- Dharwad
- Belagavi
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