The famous temple, Hasanamba
Temple, came into
operation in the 12th century, during the period of Krishnappa Nayaka. Hasanamba Temple is a highly revered
shrine in Hassan. The presiding deity is Goddess
Hasanamba and Hassan is named after the Goddess Hasanamba ? the smiling
goddess.
The Hasanamba Temple in Hassan opens once in a year, so
people from all over come and perform their puja, since they believe that the Goddess
Hasanamba will give them her blessings should they make a visit to see her and
offer their prayers.
A temple shrine with an ant-hill
representing Hasanamba, the presiding deity, the Temple of Hasanamba
is usually opened only once in a year for about a week, during the Ashwayuja
month (October) when a big 'Jatra'(fair) is held, marking and celebrating this
occasion. The timings to see the Devi is from 7 in the
morning till 1 in the afternoon and again from 3 in the afternoon till 10 at
night.
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