Hasanamba temple

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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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