SHREE CHANDRALA PARAMESHWARI TEMPLE
As per Skanda Purana, the story of Devi Shri Chandralaparmeshwari narrated around three Devatas who were born on Earth as Amsha (Part of God); King Sethu Raja, Naryana Muni and Princess Chandravadane.
As per the recorded history of Kalaburagi district dating back to the 6th Century A.D. Rashtrakutas gained control over the area but the Chalukyas regained
Honagunta (Hunugunti) Shree Chandralaparmeshwari Tirth Kshetra is located on the confluence of the magnificent Kagina (Kakini) and Bhima (Bhimarathi) River. As per Skanda purana Honagaunta Kshetra Varnana as follows (Place Description):
After the birth of God Kartikeya, his umbilical cord (Hiranmayi nala) fell on Sumeru Parvatha and a plant started growing. When this plant came in contact with holy water of River Ganga, it started emitting a pleasant fragrance. Since Devi Parvati liked this plant, she planted it in Kailash. Since then, this plant has been known as “Haridra” (Turmeric).
Daily Devi pooja will start at 10AM. We request pilgrims to reach the temple in time to get the required Seva tickets through our temple office. Due to limited resources, the temple will not issue Seva tickets after 11AM.
