Sri Hasanamba Temple Hassan

SRI HASANAMBA TEMPLE

Hassan, Karnataka, India

Goddess

Godesses Hasanamba is the main deity in this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. Here deity is facing in East direction.

God

Here Lord Shiva is a Swayambhoo Lingam, who is husband of Goddess Parvathi.

Interesting Facts

The temple is open only once a year on Diwali (10-15 Days ).
The most important of this temple is the lamp near goddess will burn through out the year even anybody will not pour oil to lamp.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Hassan KSRTC Bus Stand	1.6 KM	081722 68418
Hassan Railway station	2.6 KM	139
Kempegowda International Airport	205 KM	1800 180 00 33

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Hassan Railway station	2.6 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kempegowda International Airport	205 KM	1800 180 00 33

Architecture

The temple is dedicated to the Idol Hasanamba, “Hasya” which means "smile". It is believed that kind Goddess smiles and bestows blessings upon her followers. This temple is facing in East direction and five tier Gopuram with Various forms of Goddess images. The temple is constructed in Dravidian Style of architecture.

Religious Significance

The basis of the temple was set when seven Maatrukes i.e. Brahmi, Kaumari, Maheshwari, Vyshnavi, Indrani, Varahi and Chamundi came floating to South India and found Hassan as the most beautiful place. The beauty of the place held them back forever and made them reside here. While the three Maatrukes i.e. Maheshwari, Vyshnavi and Kaumari choose to reside in three anthills based inside the temple, the other three choose to reside in three wells in Devigere Honda. It has been believed that Amma Hasanamba has turned the mother-in-law of one of her devotees into stone for torturing devotee. It is said that the stone moves one inch in every year, and when the stone reaches the feet of the Goddess the period of Kaliyuga shall come to an end. According to a legend four robbers who were trying to rob the jewel of a sculpture were turned into stones. These stones can still be sited at Kallappa Gudi.

History

The temple was a built by the Hoysala dynasty in their tradition, reflecting their faith in Jainism in 12th century.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	07:00 AM - 10:00 PM	03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757