Belaguru

Belaguru

Belaguru is a village in Hosadurga taluk of Chitradurga district in Karnataka. 

The main deity of this place is Anjaneya called as Veera Prathapa Anjaneya.  It is said to have been installed by sage Vyasaraya. As the name suggests,  Belaguru signifies Dawn or the beginning of light. Many sages, sadhus are said to have performed penance to achieve salvation.  Sage Agasthya is said to have stayed here for longtime. This village gained importance from Avadhootha Sri Bindumadhava sharma swamiji, who was epitome of selfless service and ardent devotee of presiding deity Anjaneya swami. 

He is also called as Nadedado Anjaneya in local language kannada, means Anjaneya himself. Sri Vijaya Maruti sharma is the present Peetadipathi. 

In sanctum santorium of Anjaneya houses other deities like Lord Rama,Sita,Lakshmana and hanuman, Lord Dattatreya,  Lord Ganesha.  It is believed that Anjaneya breathes here, anyone who prays sincerely to him all his wishes come true. 

Every Full moon day (hunime) Theertha snana is performed with

Mantrocharitha water (holy water) . Anjaneya Gadhe is placed on devotees head and mantrocharitha water is poured on their head (Theertha snana) which is said to have cured many diseases and cleared many obstacles faced in one's life.

There are also temples of Goddess Honnambica, Sri Rameshwara, Sri Lakshmi Narayana, Sri Mahalakshmi,  Sri Bindumadhava mandira.

Main attraction of this temple is Bharatha matha Ratha (chariot) .

Anjaneya swami is taken in procession in this chariot all over the streets of Belaguru during Hanuma Jayanthi which falls in the month of Margashira (Nov or Dec). Hanuma jayanthi is celebrated grandly here where lakhs of devotees participate and have blessings of Anjaneya. Belaguru kshetra is well known for celebrating Datta Jayanthi in a unique way where hundreds of sadhus from various parts of the country assemble at temple and bless the devotees. Everyday day annadanam (prasadam) is served to all devotees at 12.30 pm after mahamangalarathi.

Devotees who wish to do seva can stay in rooms at a minimal rent. Sri Bharathi Theertha sabha Bhavana is also constructed here where religious activities are held.

Timings 9.00 am to 12.30 pm and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Location approximately 

210 kms from Bangalore 

87 kms from Chitradurga

24 kms from Hosadurga