Yadur
| Shri Veerbhadhreshwar Temple | |
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  Shri Veerbhadhreshwar Temple Location in Karnataka
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| Coordinates: | 16°34′N 74°39′E / 16.567°N 74.650°ECoordinates: 16°34′N 74°39′E / 16.567°N 74.650°E |
| Name | |
| Proper name: | Shri Veerabhadreshwar Devasthan |
| Location | |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Karnataka |
| District: | Belgaum |
| Locale: | Yadur |
| History | |
| Date built: | Earliest records date to 12th Century |
| Temple board: | Shri Veerabhadreshwar Devasthan |
| Website: | www.yadurkshetra.com |
Shree Veerbhardra temple (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀ ವೀರಭದ್ರೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ Shri Veerabhadreshwar Devasthan, Marathi: श्री वीराभाद्रेश्वर मंदिर Shri Veerabhadreshwar Mandir) is situated in the holy Shri Kseshtra Yadur, on the banks of holy river Krishna in Chikodi Taluka of Belgaum District, Karnataka, approximately 94 kilometres (58 mi) from Belgaum.
The shivalinga, also called as “Shri veerupakshalinga”
History of the temple
Ancient history
Temple was founded by holy ancient Veerashaiva saint of Karnataka Shree Kadsiddeshwar, way back in the 12th century.
Modern history
The holy temple is part & partial of the endowment trust Kadsiddeshwar math & belongs to Veershaiva community.
The Kadsiddeshwar math, mentor is the head of the temple. The devotees of the temple are spread over in both state of Maharashtra & Karnataka. The temple authorities carry out various religious & cultural activities & rituals in total consultation with Kadsiddeshwar math authorities on various festivals throughout the year. The Temple is presently mentored by Shivacharya Swamijee, His Holiness Shree Shree Dr. Siddharameshwar Hiremath, Hipparagi. Under the leadership of Shivacharya Swamijee Dr. Siddharameshwar Hiremath, the Temple authorities are undertaking the following major Developmental Projects:
1. Yatri Nivas
2. Kalyan Mandap
3. Manjari Gate
4. Veerabhadreshwar Rath
5. Dasoh Hall
6. Swamijee Guest House
7. Kadsiddheshwar Math Dwar
Worship
The following pooja’s and Archana’s take place on a regular basis on behalf of the various devotees:
- Abhishek
- Rudra abhishek
- Butti puja (obligation of cooked rice mixed with curds to Veerpaksha ling)
- Yele Puja (The bettle leaves are applied to veerpaksha ling in most decorative manner)
- Akki puja (Decoration of veerpaksha ling by application of rice)
- Dandavatha – The process by which devotees after taking dip in the holy river Krishna come to temple by putting a Suryanamaskar step by step.
- Tula bhar seva– Depending upon devotees pledges, the devotees put the coconuts, rice etc. equivalent to their weight. On the back of “Veerupakshalinga” there is a Shrine of mother
“ Bhadra Kalamma”, depending upon vows, the devotees and the mother, “Bhadra kalamma” is offered various offerings by the devotees.
All the above puja activities and rituals are performed after taking the receipts from the temple authorities.
Temple activities
- Marriages: Many devotees carry out the marriages in the temple after prior registration with temple authorities
- Jawal: First time child’s hair cutting ceremony
- Guggula: Many devotees, to complete their vows and pledges on heir behalf or on behalf of their family members and also to follow traditional vows perform the Guggula ceremony in the altar of “Veerupaksha linga”
Transportation
Road
Belgaum city is near to Yadur can be reached via the National Highways 4 and State Highways 12, NWKRTC run buses to all corners of karnataka as well as Yadur. There are many prominent private buses which servers to Yadur.
Air
Nearest airports are Belgaum and Hubli
Rail
Nearest railway stations are Belgaum and Ghatprabha