According to temple priests the idol was consecrated by Trimurtis Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara in satyayuga to destroy demon named Tripurasura.
In Tretayuga Srirama worshipped this Ganesha to win battle over Ravanasura
In Dwaparayuga on Sri Krishna's advice Pandavas worshipped this Ganesha for victory over Kauravas. In Kaliyuga
Knowing the history of this Ganesha Sri Krishna Krishnadevaraya constructed temple
Thus Kurudumale Ganesha stands still in all Yugas. The idol is made up of single saligrama shila and it is said to be growing gradually even to this day. It is believed that anyone who pray to lord with pure heart and good intension for anything like health, wealth, and education he bestows his blessings.
Another temple nearby is
Sri Someswara and Kshamadamba. Sri Someswara temple was consecrated by Sri Kaundinya muni. Later the temple was built under advice of sculptors Amarashilpi Sri Jakannachari (half) and another half by his son Dakannachari. Lord someswara consort Kshamadamba temple is located behind main temple. Temple is said to be around 1000 years old.
Temple timings
7am to 1pm and 3pm to 7pm.
Location
110 kms from Bangalore
36 kms from Kolar
11 kms from Mulbagal
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