Sri Kaleshwar Swamy Temple - Kaldevarapura Davangere
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🛕 Temple Info
Nestled in the serene village of Kaldevarapura in Jagalur Taluk, Davangere District, Sri Kaleshwar Swamy Temple stands as a timeless emblem of spirituality and faith. Located just 25 km from Chitradurga and 15 km from Jagalur, this sacred temple is built in the classic Kalyana Chalukya style and houses a powerful Shivalinga, drawing devotees from across the region.
This ancient temple is surrounded by tranquil village life and spiritual legends that continue to echo through generations.
💫 Importance
Sri Kaleshwar Swamy Temple is not just a place of worship, but a spiritual nucleus for surrounding villages. The temple is revered for its powerful Shivalinga, believed to fulfill wishes and offer protection to the devotees. The grand Vaishakha Jatra Mahotsav and the Kartik Deepotsava are celebrated with great devotion, drawing lakhs of devotees each year.
It is said that performing rituals like Mahabhisheka, Bilvarchane, and Vedamantra Parayana during Shravan Masa bestows immense spiritual merit and blessings.
📜History
According to local legend, the temple site was once dense forestland. A merchant named Mallashetti, while preparing a stove for cooking, encountered mysterious divine signs when he tried to use stones from the area. The Lord revealed His presence through these stones, leading to the consecration of the sacred space.
The Kalleshwara Temple was constructed in the 11th–12th century CE, during the reign of the Kalyana Chalukyas. The temple houses a beautifully polished black stone Shivalinga, and the interiors feature four intricately carved Hoysala-style pillars.
Noteworthy elements:
- Uncle Basavanna (Nandi) sculpture in front of the porch
- Shrines for Veerabhadra and Gauramma
- A hero stone known as Hirakeshwara
- Inscription records from 1235 CE, 1279 CE, and 1526 CE during Sri Krishnadevaraya's reign speak of land donations and temple endowments.
🪔 Pooja Timings
| Ritual Timings | |
| Temple Opening | 06:00 AM |
| Mangalarathi & Archane Naivedya | 06:00 AM – 08:00 PM IST |
| Maha Mangalarathi (Deepalankara) | 06:06 AM – 09:00 PM IST |
| Temple Closing | 08:00 PM |
🚌 Transfort Options
📍By Road:
- 15 km from Jagalur
- 25 km from Chitradurga
- 70 km from Chitradurga
- Well-connected by state highways
🚆 By Train:
- Nearest railway stations: Davangere, Chitradurga, and Haveri
✈️ By Air:
- Nearest airport: Hubballi Airport (Approx. 150 km)
🏙️Near By Cities
Chitradurg
Davangere
Jagaluru
Hosadurg
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