Veerbhadra Temple, is situated in the holy Shri Kshetra Yadur, on the banks of holy river Krishna in Chikodi Taluka of Belagavi District, Karnataka, India, approximately 94km (58mi) from Belgaum. It lies on the banks of the Krishna River. It is dedicated to Veerabhadra, a fierce manifestation of the Supreme God Shiva in Hinduism.
The shivalinga is also known as "Shri veerupakshalinga".
History
Veerashaiva, saint of Karnataka Shree, founded the temple in the 12th century.
The holy temple is part of the endowment trust math and belongs to the Brahmin and Veershaiva communities.[citation needed] The Kadsiddeshwar math mentor is the head of the temple. The devotees of the temple are spread all over in both state of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The temple authorities carry out various religious and cultural activities and rituals in consultation with Kadsiddkeshwar math authorities on various festivals throughout the year.
The Temple is mentored by Shivacharya Swamijee, Shree Siddharameshwar Hiremath, and Hipparagi.[citation needed] Under the leadership of Siddharameshwar Hiremath the Temple authorities are undertaking a number of developmental projects:[citation needed]
1. Yatri Nivas 2. Kalyan Mandap 3. Manjari Gate 4. Veerabhadreshwar Rath 5. Dasoh Hall 6. Swamijee Guest House 7. Kadsiddheshwar Math Dwar 8.Ved,Sanskruth Pathashala 9.Goshala
Worship
The following poojas 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 – battle leaves are applied to veerpaksha ling in a decorative manner
Akki puja – decoration of veerpaksha ling by application of rice
Dandavatha – The process by which devotees after taking a 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 offer 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 receipts from the temple authorities.
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
Belagavi city is near Yadur and can be reached via National Highway 4 and State Highway 12. NWKRTC run buses to all corners of Karnataka and to Yadur. There are many private buses which serve Yadur.
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