Guddapur Sharane Sri Danamma Devi (Kannada: ಶರಣೆ ಶ್ರೀ ದಾನಮ್ಮ ದೇವಿ ) was a follower of Jagajyothi Basavanna. Sharane Sri Danamma Devi is worshipped as an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Shri Shiva Sharani Danamma Devi was initially called "Lingamma". She was born to Anantaraya and Shirasamma in Maharashtra in a small city (grama) of "Umarani" in Jatta Taluk, 20 miles west of the Bijapur district. Jagajyoti Basavanna foretold her that she would be worshipped worldwide by the name "Danamma Sharani". From then on, Lingamma is popularly called and revered as Danamma (or Daana-Amma). She started solving the problems of people in Kalyana.
After the period of Kalyana Kranti, she turned to her birthplace to her parents, leading her life worshipping "Linga". She was married to a devotee of Shiva called Sangamanatha in Sunga, 12 miles to the north of her village. Both couples later came to Guddapura, 8 miles to the west of Sunga Grama, helping people and donating to those who were needy, which means "DAANA". Hence her name was "Daana-Amma". There is a temple located in Guddapura of Shri Somesh Waranath where Danamma performed her usual rituals and Linga puja. Knowing her importance, people of specific communities became her followers and trusted her. She is believed to make many miracles even today, showing her presence to those who believe her. She is believed to lend a helping hand to the people who are in difficulty. Wherever there is mention of her name, there is no situation of starving or problems. She's known to be the incarnation (avatar) of goddess Parvati or Adishakti. She always insists people follow Guru Linga Jangama and gave Lingadiksha to worship Lord Shiva. Her miracles are described in 108 Namavali by chanting those; we get power, confidence, overcome our problems from Devi Adishakti. Thousands of people worship Devi by visiting her temple satisfying their wishes; she has also been called "Varadani Danamma". Later she made a journey towards Rameshwaram with her husband, spreading the Vachanas and knowledge of Jagajyoti-Basavanna and built his temple.
Along with her husband, she came to Kambe city. The second rajadhiraja king of Chola Raja's Mandalik came to know about her miracles, welcomed her and took a Lingadiksha from her. Then she came to Kudalsangama, where Basavanna was "Lykya" knowing that her parents were out of this world, she turned back to Guddapura. After performing pooja with pleasure, she becomes Iykya in "LINGA" while distributing the prasad. Her body turned to an idol, the Yadav's Vamshas Mahadevarajas kingdom, Sainath Mandalik, known to have built Danamma Devi temple. Her way of leading life was spotless and pure, in the same way still now the rituals and Mahapoojas are performed purely and cleanly. Every year we can see the fairs during "Chatti Amavasya" and people resolve their problems by Sevas.
A temple was erected after she attained Maha Nirvana in Guddapur, Sangli District, in present-day Maharashtra. Sri Danamma Devi is worshipped as a very powerful Goddess, with the power to fulfill any of her devotees' wishes and has thus been called 'Daan'-amma Devi.
Sri Danamma Devi has lakhs of followers from the Jangam, Lingayat & the Vishwakarma communities from around the world who regularly visit Guddapur. Temples devoted to the Goddess can be found in Rabkavi, Haveri, Hubli, Belgaum, Gokak, and Vijayapura (Bijapur) in Karnataka, which attract...
Read moreHoly place.🙏🙏🙏 Miracle happens who truly believe in danamma taayi.amma will fullfill all bhakta wishesh. There is another murti are there like shiva-ling, ganapati, basavana,idol naag. The trust really maintain well gopur(temple). Shivasharana Maata Danamma devi stayed in this place. This is one of most famous hindu temple in India. Maharashtra and Karnataka Bhaktas so much likes and loves godess danamma.Lot's of development happening around temple in terms of guest houses, free lunch for bhakts and clean washrooms. During Amavasya, heavy crowd visits for Darshan. This temple is a peaceful place and attracts large crowd throughout the year.
There is lots of local small shops,hotel,toy shops, fruits seller etc..are there for public.small shops are like Devi maa idol photo frame are there,bhandaar,kunkum,haar,ibhuti ..
Opposite side of temple there is only anna-prasad hall.filter water purifier is available there at easy price. The temple runs anna-prasad every noon and night for devotees. There are plenty of rooms available in the surrounding of the temple for the devotees to stay overnight. The rooms are available at very nominal amount.
Parking space is ample for four wheelers. Bus facilities is also there by KSRTC from various major towns in...
Read moreGuddapura Danamma Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Danamma Devi, a local deity believed to be an incarnation of Parvati. The temple is located in Guddapur village in Jath taluka of Sangli district, Maharashtra.
The temple is said to have been built in the 12th century by Someshwara Danamma, a pious woman who was known for her generosity and kindness. She is said to have performed many miracles during her lifetime, and her temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees from all over the state.
The temple is a two-tiered structure with a pyramidal roof. The main deity is a 3-foot-tall idol of Danamma Devi, which is made of black stone. The temple also has shrines dedicated to Someshwara Danamma, Shiva, Vishnu, and Ganesha.
The temple is open to the public all day long. The best time to visit is during the annual fair held in the month of February.
Here are some of the things you can do at Guddapura Danamma Temple:
Pay your respects to Danamma Devi and seek her blessings. Take a tour of the temple and learn about its history and architecture. Don't miss having Prasad. Attend the annual fair and enjoy the festivities. Spend some time in meditation and prayer. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings...
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