Wednesday 3 April 2013

Sunday 3 March 2013

AbbeTumkur - Shri Vishwaradhya Sidda Samsthana Matha

Abbe Tumkur (ಅಬ್ಬೆ ತುಮಕೂರು) is a village near Yadgir (ಯಾದಗಿರಿ) district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about 10 Kilometers from Yadgir. 

Abbe Tumkur is well known for Sri Vishwaradhya temple, Sidda Samsthana Matha. It has also the temple of Sharana Shakarappa Gowda. It is the unique temple where Sharana Shakarappa Gowda's body has been rested in the ground Floor of the temple and Sri Vishwaradhya has been on top of Sri Sakarappa Gowda. At the top of Sri Vishwaradhya, Shiva Linga has been installed.

Shri Vishwaradhya 



Here you will get to know Saint Vishwaradhaya and his preachings. Shri Vishwaradhya was a Godly person, who tried to bring happiness and humanity in the lives of people. 

Presently Sri Vishwaradhya Sidda Samsthana Matha is managed by Poojya Shri Shatasthala Brahmi Acharya Ratna Shri Dr.Gangadhara Shivacharya Mahaswamiji. 

Every Year Jaatra is held in Abbe Tumkur, i.e on the 5th day after Maha Shivaratri. Devotees from across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and various parts visit here and follow Shri Vishwaradhya. 




Friday 1 March 2013

Shri Sharanabasaveshwara Temple Gulbarga

Shri Sharanabasaveshwara Temple Gulbarga


Shri Sharanabasaveshwara Temple


During the Jatra Procession

Proposed Golden Gopuram


Wednesday 20 February 2013

Buddha Vihar Gulbarga

Buddha Vihar is located in Gulbarga on a sprawling 70 acre land. It is the nations largest and one of its kind. It is adjoining the Gulbarga University in the city outskirts.It is built by the Siddartha Vihar Trust at a cost of more than Rs 8 crore, is considered to be one of the biggest in the entire South India.

Nearly 1,500 tonnes of cement, 250 tonnes of steel, 5 lakh bricks and 200 cubic metres of sand have been converted by artisans and craftsmen into this beautiful structure that is built. The main structure stands on 32,450 sq ft of land on 170 pillars with 284 blocks. Each one of these reflect the Ajanta and Ellora sculptures and art.

The ground and first floors of the vihar have the sanctum sanctorum where two exquisitely carved idols of Lord Buddha are installed. A six-foot idol ofLord Buddha carved from glossy, black stone sculptured by sculptor Ashoka Gudikara of Bidadi in Ramanagaram district is installed in the ground floor. Buddha Vihar will be one of its kind spiritual centre in the country. The building will be a symbol of ancient history and social movements in the region. It serves as a great tribute to Buddha,Basava and Ambedker,who struggled and dedicated their lives for the needy in the society.

It is not only a great tourist centre and also a centre of creativity and research.This is centre is doing a lot of research on Buddhism.

The beautifully sculpted panchloha idol with a gold coating is the biggest of its kind in South India. A gold-plated smiling idol of Lord Buddha along with his favourite disciples, Anand and Kashyap, has been brought here from Bangkok,and it was brought to India in 2004.

The intricately carved doors in rosewood and teakwood are designed by artisan Kaiser Ali, connected with the royal family of Mysore.The complex consists of a museum, where another idol of Lord Buddha is installed, an auditorium, guesthouses, and a dining hall.






Koranti Hanuman Temple Gulbarga

Koranti Hanuman Temple Gulbarga is situated besides the Moulana Abdulkalam Hostel i.e College of Engineering Gulbarga ,now it is renamed as Pujya Doddappa Appa Engineering College in short PDA Engineering College. This Temple is established in year 1957 ,but now it grown a big Koranti Hanuman Temple. Devotees have a strong belief here, So do many of the devotees come pray and make a wish. Its also known as "Koranti - Guarantee Hanuman Mandir".



















Tuesday 19 February 2013

KaleBelagundi Shri Banadeshwara Temple

Kalebelagundi is a small village, 15 Km from Yadgir District of Karnataka. It is very famous for Shri Banadeshwara temple.