Veerabhadra Temple, Yadur

Shri Veerbhadhreshwar Temple
Shri Veerbhadhreshwar Temple
Location in Karnataka
Name
Proper name Shri Veerabhadreshwar Devasthan
Geography
Coordinates 16°34′N 74°39′E / 16.567°N 74.650°E / 16.567; 74.650Coordinates: 16°34′N 74°39′E / 16.567°N 74.650°E / 16.567; 74.650
Country India
State Karnataka
District Belgaum
Locale Yadur
History and governance
Date built Earliest records date to 12th Century
Temple board Shri Veerabhadreshwar Devasthan
Website www.yadurkshetra.com
Krishna River
Shri Veerabhadreshwar Temple
Shri Veerabhadreshwar Temple Entrance
Prasad
Yatri Nivas

Veerbhadra Temple, is situated in the holy Shri Kseshtra Yadur, on the banks of holy river Krishna in Chikodi Taluka of Belgaum District, Karnataka, India, approximately 94 kilometres (58 mi) from Belgaum.

The shivalinga is also called as "Shri veerupakshalinga".

History of the temple

Ancient history

Temple was founded by Veerashaiva saint of Karnataka Shree Kadsiddeshwar in the 12th century.

Modern history

The holy temple is part & partial of the endowment trust Kadsiddeshwar math and belongs to Brahmin & Veershaiva community The Kadsiddeshwar math, mentor is the head of the temple. The devotees of the temple are spread over in both state of Maharashtra & Karnataka. The temple authorities carry out various religious & cultural activities & rituals in total consultation with Kadsiddeshwar math authorities on various festivals throughout the year.

The Temple is mentored by Shivacharya Swamijee, His Holiness Shree Shree Dr. Siddharameshwar Hiremath, Hipparagi. Under the leadership of Shivacharya Swamijee Dr. Siddharameshwar Hiremath, the Temple authorities are undertaking the following major developmental projects:

1. Yatri Nivas

2. Kalyan Mandap

3. Manjari Gate

4. Veerabhadreshwar Rath

5. Dasoh Hall

6. Swamijee Guest House

7. Kadsiddheshwar Math Dwar

Worship

The following poojas and Archanas take place on a regular basis on behalf of the various devotees:

" Bhadra Kalamma", depending upon vows, the devotees and the mother, "Bhadra kalamma" is offered various offerings by the devotees.

All the above puja activities and rituals are performed after taking the receipts from the temple authorities.

Temple activities

Transportation

Road

Belgaum city is near to Yadur can be reached via the National Highways 4 and State Highways 12, NWKRTC run buses to all corners of Karnataka and to Yadur. There are many private buses which serve Yadur.

Air

Main articles: Belgaum Airport and Hubli Airport

Nearest airports are Belgaum and Hubli.

Rail

Nearest railway stations are Miraj, Raybag, Belgaum and Ghatprabha.

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