Paradigm@hue: Glimpse of 12-14th century the old temple

Place Name: NayakanaHatti

Distance from Bangalore: approx 260 KM from Majestic

Route: Via Nelamangala, Tumkur, Sira, Hiriyur, Challakere

Duration: 2 day Trip

Road Condition: Good

Best time to visit: Any time during the year

Travel – being my favorite pastime, gave me the opportunity during the winter vacation. My visit to Challakere paved way to re-visit the 14^th century ancient temple, 20 kms away. On reaching Challakere, I took a local bus to reach Nayakanahatti. The journey was a good experience, with people from different facets of life. The bus traverses through dry places with few stops on the way. As I headed towards my destination, twilight of the setting sun marked the resounding silence of the temple. The temple was less crowded, being a weekday. The fascinating history of the temple, retold by the priest and the manager captivated my attention. It is said that saint Thipperudraswamy came to this place in 1300 A.D, and is said to have developed 5 villages in and around the place and also built a well-designed water reservoir, which can hold water levels with greater tenacity. The well laid road which is equivalent to the roads laid using the current technology is worth appreciating. It is also told that the saint Thipperudraswamy believed in " kayakave kailasa..needidastu needu bikshe"(meaning.. work is worship and pay for what u deserve)is engraved at the entrance. The saint is believed to have magical powers too. It is said that while he was constructing the reservoir, he told the workers to make a sand dunes, in which he put his stick and paid them what they deserved based on the work that they have contributed for the day. It is said that there was a pregnant worker, who got one and half times the amount as her remuneration. Saint Thipperudraswamy justified that as the kid also worked with the mother. The practice exists even today in the place that a pregnant woman gets one and half times the renumeration for any work that they do. History also records that king Hyder Ali visited this place craving for a kid (heir to the throne). His prayers were answered when he was blessed with a brave Tippu Sultan as his baby. Even today, it is believed that newly married couples who performs the "thutaloo seva" (cradle seva) are blessed with a baby. Even couples craving for a baby are blessed with one on performing the seva. On the day of phalguna masa Thipperudraswamy is said to have been buried alive as per his wishes. There is a car festival organized every year in the memory of the famous saint, which is celebrated with great pomp and gaiety. Around 2 L people attend the same.

Below are some of the pics that I have captured during my visit.

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