॥ ॐ तत्सत् ॥
Om Tat Sat - The absolute truth is supreme.
Banashankari Devi Jatre
ಬನಶಂಕರಿ ದೇವಿ ಜಾತ್ರೆ
Devotional Feed — Daily Darshana
Active in: January
Next Festival: Next festival in January
*Updates will resume live when the festival begins.
Morning: 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Temple is open daily for regular poojas and darshana.
Daily Nitya Pooja & Aarti
25°C, Warm Sunshine
🕉️ Deity & Holy Place
| Presiding Deity | Goddess Banashankari (Shakambhari) |
| Sacred Place | Banashankari Temple, Cholachagudda, Badami |
| District | Bagalkot |
📅 Sacred Timing
| Hindu Month | Pushya (January - February) |
| Duration / Days | Pushya Shuddha Poornima |
📜 Divine History & Legend
The temple was originally constructed by the Chalukyas of Badami in the 7th century. According to the Skanda Purana, the goddess slayed a demon named Durgamasura here, who had caused a severe drought. The goddess saved the people by providing food (vegetables and herbs), earning her the name Shakambhari (or Banashankari, goddess of the forest). The annual Jatre marks this divine event of sustenance and survival.
🔥 Sacred Rituals & Processions
✨ Spiritual Significance
“This Jatre represents the celebration of nature, agriculture, and the protective feminine energy. The unique custom of offering diverse agricultural produce, vegetables, and local delicacies highlights the integration of spiritual devotion with agrarian thanksgiving.”