HORANADU is a peaceful,small place. nestling amongst the lush greenery of western ghats of Karnataka.
It is a venerated pilgrimage centre where a magnificent temple to Goddess Annapoorneshwari stands tall. It has a hoary past and is visited by innumerable devotees and other travellers.
When I visited it recently, it was drizzling but made no difference to the excitement of seeing the holy image of the Goddess. The calm surroundings, quiet yet rigorous religious rituals gave a unique satisfaction. The idol of Shri Annapoorneshwari is divinely enchanting.
The temple has a tradition of serving all the 3 meals a day to every visitor to the temple.the meals are pure vegetarian affair, simple and tasty. The meals are served in a systematic and orderly manner in the spacious dining hall adjacent to the temple. One may donate grains and cereals, and if u wish, the money equivalent to the quantity to be donated.
Horanadu is some 135 kms. from Shimoga, and some 75 kms. from another great temple town,Shrungeri.
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