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Annapoorneswari Temple




The Annapoorneswari Temple is an ancient temple located at the picturesque village Ornadu, about 10 km from Kalasa. The chief deity of this temple, Goddess Annapoorneswari,another name for Parvati, is believed to have been installed by the sage Agastya. The four handed goddess carries the Shanku and Sri Chakram. In later periods, renowned astrologer Venkitasubba Jois designed and renovated the sanctum.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Chikmagalur
Location: Kalasa    

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