॥ ॐ तत्सत् ॥
Om Tat Sat - The absolute truth is supreme.
Saundatte Yellamma Jatre
ಸವದತ್ತಿ ಯಲ್ಲಮ್ಮ ಜಾತ್ರೆ
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Active in: December, January
Next Festival: Next festival in December, 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
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🕉️ Deity & Holy Place
| Presiding Deity | Goddess Renuka Yellamma |
| Sacred Place | Yellamma Gudi, Saundatti |
| District | Belagavi |
📅 Sacred Timing
| Hindu Month | Margashirsha / Pushya (December - January) |
| Duration / Days | Margashirsha Poornima (Bharat Hunnime) |
📜 Divine History & Legend
The shrine is dedicated to Renuka, the wife of Sage Jamadagni and mother of Lord Parashurama. According to legend, Renuka was beheaded by her son Parashurama on his father's orders but was later resurrected with divine powers, becoming the mother goddess Yellamma (mother of all). The temple has a rich history from the Rashtrakuta and Chalukya eras.
🔥 Sacred Rituals & Processions
✨ Spiritual Significance
“This Jatre is one of the largest gatherings of rural devotees in South India, celebrating maternal resilience and forgiveness. The air on the hill is constantly filled with chants of 'Udu Udu Yellamma' and clouds of yellow turmeric powder.”