About Temple
The Shree Chandrala Parameshwari Temple in Sannati, Karnataka, India, is an ancient temple with a history that dates back to the 6th century. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Chandrala Parameshwari, who is an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi.
- The temple was built in the Chalukya architectural style, which was popular during the 6th century.
- The temple was renovated in 1985.
- The temple is located on Chandrala Hill, about 70 kilometers from the city center.The temple is a family deity for many Brahmin and Hindu families in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
The idol of Goddess Chandrala known as Sri Lakshmi Chandala Parameswari at Sannati (in Gulbarga District) is essentially Lakshmi holding Shankha and Chakra.
History
Sannati is home to the renowned Shri Lakshmi Chandrala Parameshwari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who is worshipped there in the form of Chandrala Parameshwari.Sannati is the place where the Paduka of Goddess Chandrala Parmeshwari - Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi - was brought. The Goddess came up to the banks of River Bhima at Hongunti, to save her devotee Chandravadani, wife of a rishi, held captive by the local king Setu Raya. Hingulambika temple is situated at Hongunti near Shabad town. The Goddess sent her Paduka from which emerged 5 bumblebees, which killed the evil king Setu Raya by drowning him in the Bhima River. Sannati Chandrala Parmeshwari and Hongunti Hingulambika are family deity of many Brahmin and Hindus families of Karnataka, Maharashtra, AP etc.
Sannati is also the place where Rishi Markandeya meditated and composed parts of Markandeya Upanishad. A small temple has been renovated at the place where he is believed to have sat in meditation. It is said that Rishi Markandeya predates the arrival of Paduka of Chandrala Parmeshwari.
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Shree Kshetra Sannati TQ:Chittapur Dist:Kalaburgai State:Karnataka.
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