An ancient architecturally rich beauty of Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple is located near to the Bhadra River, majorly on its banks. It is in the district of Chikmagalur in the state of Karnataka, thus, included in the Chikmagalur tour package. Amidst the mesmerizing dense forest area and the mountain valley lays the most gorgeous Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple.

At a distance of 100 kilometers lies another beautiful place named Chikmagalur.  The southern part of Karnataka has the largest number of temples to witness the beauty and ancient stores of time to time.  Similarly, Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple is another retreat to the eyes of the devotees.

Walking upon the stairs of the spiritual atmosphere full of prayer everywhere, where the Devi Annapoorneshwari places. She is known to be the Anna Goddess which is ‘provider of food’. Hence it is worshipped to show the feeling of gratitude of having the ability to eat.

Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple timings

The timings to enter the temple for darshan are around;

•         Morning 6:30 am – 9:00 pm
•         Afternoon 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
•         Evening 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
 
Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple annaprasana

The temple Horanadu Annapoorneshwari is known for the grand celebration of annaprasana which is actively seen here. It is a rice ceremony when the baby is given kheer for the first time and fed with a golden ring in the temple. Since Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple is known as the Annapoorneshwari Devi, thus, this ceremony is observed here.

The puja rituals at Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple are mainly the Maha Mangal Aarti which is grandly performed at 9 am, 2 am and even at 9 pm. The devotees perform the naming ceremony of the newly born child. The ritual of Aksharaabhyasam is practised when the child prepared to start with foremost formal education.

It is believed that the blessings of the goddess Annapoorneshwari and Sarawati are necessary to begin the journey in an auspicious way.

Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple history

The auspicious temple was constructed four centuries ago by Maharishi Agasthya. The premises were kept open for the devotees and pilgrims to come and take shelter here. The trustees are maintained to keep the temple which utmost care, love and devotion. The trustees are known by the name of Dharmakartharu.

The renovation processes of the Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple happened from time to time. Once it was done in the year 1962 with adorning the goddess using gorgeous jewels. An amazing sculpture of the Annapoorneshwari Devi is built using the astrological sciences and Hindu mythology.

Various auspicious celebrations namely, Punapratisthapana of the goddess & Sri Abhinava Vidyathirtha Mahaswami of Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharadapeetan of Sringeri performed Mahakubhabhisheka, is a part of the Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple history.

Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple dress code

At Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple a discipline is maintained along with a specific dress code. Men are allowed to wear White Pancha, kurta, dhoti, pyjamas, and shirt pant, whereas, there is no formal specific dress code for women here.

A large number of temple seva is performed from time to time.  The Sevas are listed as daily seva, Shurkravar Seva, Amavasya or Hunnime Seva, Hoem sevas, and yearly sevas.

Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple festivals

A large number of festivals are observed during the Rathotsdava which happens in February or March every year. It is celebrated for 5 days at a stretch.
 
A celebration of 9 days, the Navaratri devoted to Goddess Durga takes place from September to October.

Around April – May, the auspicious Hindu occasion of Akshaya Thadige or popularly known as Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated to welcome the summer.

places to visit in Chikamagalur the popular Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple must be visited once in a lifetime.