Shri Huligemma Devi Temple

Shri Huligemma Devi Temple

The well-known temple of Shri Huligemma Devi is located in Munirabad town, also known as Huligi, in the Koppal district of Karnataka. Dating back to over 1000 years, this Huligemma temple is believed to be self-manifested in the form of a rock. The temple is situated at a scenic location on the banks of the majestic Tungabhadra river.

The temple has an edict from 1088 AD which proclaims that this place Huligi was gifted to Chaturvedi Bhatta by the Chalukyan emperor Vikramaditya the VIth. Chaturvedi Bhatta also built a canal from the Tungabhadra to help the people with the cultivation of crops around this area. The temple enclosure also comprises 25 feet high Dhwaja Stambh where the annual temple festival, the Huligemma Jaatre, takes place.

This area and the Koppal district as a whole is well-known for the manufacturing of toys and images by Chitragars. Other trades in this district include weaving, pottery, and preparing combs from horns. Being culturally and artistically rich, this village attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists throughout the year. and The Tungabhadra Dam was constructed at a short distance from here which enriched the surroundings even more. The best time to visit the Huligemma Devi temple is in the month of April and May when the annual fair of the temple, the Huligemma Jaatre takes place.

The Huligemma Devi Temple is one of the oldest and most famous temples in India. It experiences a huge rush on full moon (Poornima) and no moon (Amavasya) days, as per Sanskrit calendar. Tuesdays and Fridays are particularly crowded compared to other days. The temple is open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.

The nearest cities to Shri Huligemma Temple are Hospet (13 km away), Koppal (22 km away), and Gangavathi (34 km away).

The beautiful National Highway 13, which connects Hulgi to Hospet, offers stunning views of the Tungabhadra Dam and its flowing river, along with a glimpse of the dam gates. Along the route from Hulgi to Gangavathi, you will encounter several notable landmarks, including Sanapur Lake, Virapaur Gaddi, Anjanadri Betta (believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman), and Anegundi of the Vijayanagara Kingdom.

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