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	'''Shri Guru Kottureshwara Shrine at Kotturu''' is an ancient [[shrine]] located at [[Kotturu, Karnataka\|Kotturu]] taluk, [[Vijayanagara District]], [[North Karnataka]], [[India]], 583134.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.whereincity.com/india/pincode/karnataka/bellary.htm \| title=Pin code of Bellary District \| accessdate=2010-08-26}}</ref> This temple is 19 km from [[Kudligi]], 28 km from [[~~Hagaribommanahalli~~]], 70 km from [[Davanagere]] and 253  km from [[~~Bangalore~~]].		'''Shri Guru Kottureshwara Shrine at Kotturu''' is an ancient [[shrine]] located at [[Kotturu, Karnataka\|Kotturu]] taluk, [[Vijayanagara District]], [[North Karnataka]], [[India]], 583134.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.whereincity.com/india/pincode/karnataka/bellary.htm \| title=Pin code of Bellary District \| accessdate=2010-08-26}}</ref> This temple is 19 km from [[Kudligi]], 28 km from [[Harapanahalli]], 70 km from [[Davanagere]] and 253  km from [[Bengaluru]].<ref name="GoK">{{Cite web\|author=\|url=http://kotturtown.mrc.gov.in/en/node/1\|title=Kottur Town Panchayat\|publisher=Government of Karnataka}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	===Origin===		===Origin===

	Kotturu (Kannada: '''ಕೊಟ್ಟೂರು''') is named after Saint Kottureshwara, so its history ~~stems from~~ the ~~history~~ of Guru Kottureshwara. ~~Once on the Earth~~ when the Veerashaiva ~~Sect~~ was under threat, Lord Shiva and ~~Parvathi~~ from ~~Heaven (~~Kailasa~~) ordered [[Nandi (bull)\|~~Nandi]] to go to Sarasipura/Shikapura ~~(the~~ earlier name of ~~Kottur~~) ~~and~~ protect the ~~innocent~~ people. ~~So Lord [[~~Nandi ~~(bull)\|Nandi]] disguised in a~~ form of saint and ~~reached~~ Shikapura.		Kotturu (Kannada: '''ಕೊಟ್ಟೂರು''') is named after Saint Kottureshwara, and its history is closely associated with the life and legend of Guru Kottureshwara. According to local tradition, at a time when the Veerashaiva sect was under threat, Lord Shiva and Parvati, from Kailasa, instructed Nandi to descend to Sarasipura (also known as Shikapura, an earlier name of Kotturu) to protect the people. Nandi is said to have taken the form of a saint and arrived in Shikapura.<ref name="GoK"/>

	This ~~Saint was later called by people~~ as ~~Kottureshwara (~~Kottu or Kodu ~~in Kannada means~~ "~~Give~~" and ~~Eshwar means~~ "Lord ~~[[Shiva]]~~"), the one who ~~gives~~ blessings.		This figure came to be known as Kottureshwara—derived from the Kannada words "Kottu" or "Kodu," meaning "to give," and "Eshwara," referring to Lord Shiva—signifying "the one who grants blessings."<ref name="GoK"/>

	Kotturu is also ~~famous~~ for a dish ~~called [[~~mandakki~~]]: Menasinakai~~. There are ~~different~~ varieties of [[mandakki~~]]. Devotees make~~ it ~~a point~~ to ~~have~~ this ~~dish when they~~ visit.		Kotturu is also known for a popular local dish, mandakki menasinakai. There are several varieties of mandakki, and it is customary for visitors and devotees to partake in this specialty during their visit.<ref name="GoK"/>

	===Ancient history===		===Ancient history===
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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Shri Guru Kottureshwara Shrine
| alt = Shri Guru Kottureshwara
| image = Kottureshwara.JPG
| caption = Shri Guru Kottureshwara Rathothsava
| map_type = India Karnataka
| map_caption = Location in Karnataka
| coordinates ={{coord|14 | 49 | 12 | N| 76 | 13 | 11 | E}}
| coordinates_footnotes=
| native_name = Kotturu
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Karnataka]]
| district = [[Vijayanagara]] district|Vijayanagara]]
| locale = [[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]]
| elevation_m = 519
| deity = Guru Kottureshwara
| festivals = Car Festival ([[Rathothsava]]) & Karthikotsava
| architecture =
| temple_quantity = 4
| number_of_monuments=
| inscriptions =
| established =
| creator = Vishwa Kumar MC
| website = https://www.srigurubasaveshwara.com/
}}
'''Shri Guru Kottureshwara Shrine at Kotturu''' is an ancient [[shrine]] located at [[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]] taluk, [[Vijayanagara District]], [[North Karnataka]], [[India]], 583134.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.whereincity.com/india/pincode/karnataka/bellary.htm | title=Pin code of Bellary District | accessdate=2010-08-26}}</ref> This temple is 19 km from [[Kudligi]], 28 km from [[Hagaribommanahalli]], 70 km from [[Davanagere]] and 253  km from [[Bangalore]].

==History==
===Origin===

Kotturu (Kannada: '''ಕೊಟ್ಟೂರು''') is named after Saint Kottureshwara, so its history stems from the history of Guru Kottureshwara. Once on the Earth when the Veerashaiva Sect was under threat, Lord Shiva and Parvathi from Heaven (Kailasa) ordered [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] to go to Sarasipura/Shikapura (the earlier name of Kottur) and protect the innocent people. So Lord [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] disguised in a form of saint and reached Shikapura.

This Saint was later called by people as Kottureshwara (Kottu or Kodu in Kannada means "Give" and Eshwar means "Lord [[Shiva]]"), the one who gives blessings.

Kotturu is also famous for a dish called [[mandakki]]: Menasinakai. There are different varieties of [[mandakki]]. Devotees make it a point to have this dish when they visit.

===Ancient history===
[[File:Kottureshwara Darbar Temple.JPG|thumb|300px|The entrance of Darbar Mutt at ಕೊಟ್ಟೂರು]]

It is believed that Darbar Matha (or Dodda Matha or Hire Matha) ([[Shrine]]) used to be a temple of Lord Virabhadra. Once people started visiting Lord Kottureswara to get the blessings, they stopped worshiping Lord Virabhadra. Lord Virabhadra complained about this to Lord Kottureshwara. Then the Guru asked him to occupy another place called Kodathgudda where Lord Virabhadra [[Swamy]] temple is now. This is an equally famous temple in this region.

[[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] who disappeared from Kailasa (Heaven) and appeared in the image of an untidy saint in the Shikapura or Sarasipura [[Shrine]] (Murkal Matha: The three stone temple or shrine). The presence of the Rushi (singer of sacred hymns, also an inspired poet or sage) spread throughout the Sarasipura. People started troubling Nandi by throwing stones and using bad words. All the people who troubled Nandi lost their eyes and become blind. The people realized their mistake and bowed their heads in front of the saint. By this incident Nandi who was in a disguise form became famous and people started visiting him to solve their problems. It is said that one day, a buffalo died and the cow boy approached to the Saint to save the buffalo; than the Saint kept his hand on the buffalo's head, the dead buffalo got back its life. Day by day the popularity of the saint increased. Saint offered his blessings with Shiva accompanied in his heart to all the people and solved the people's problem.

Lord Kottureshwara temple has been classified into four Mathas ([[Shrines]]):

* Murkal Matha (Three Stone Shrine): This is where Lord [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] came first to earth.
* Thotal Matha (Shrine with Cradle): This is where Lord blesses devotees with a child.
* Darbar Matha or Dodda Mutta (Kings Assembly Shrine or Big Shrine): This is where he used solve the problems of people.
* Gachina Matha (Meditating Place): This is where Guru Kottureswara reached Lord [[Shiva]] by meditating.

Kotturamma (Parvathi's temple) is neither the wife or related to Lord Kottureshwara. She is a form of Goddess Parvathi. There is a temple outskirts of Kottur of her. The Karnam family of Kottur maintains it. There is a festival in every August which lakhs of people attend.

==Temple Activities==

There is annual fair which happens just before MahaShivaratri. The devotees from all over the Karnataka and other states assemble here to witness the fair and car festival. Karthikotsava is celebrated during December. Karlingeshwara family members are taking care of this deity. Only their family members perform all the ritual activities for the deity.

[[File:Kottureshwara.JPG|thumb|300px|This is the ratha in which Lord's idol is placed]]

=== Festival activities===

Devotees from all over Karanataka and other states visit this place during Guru Kottureshwara Theru ([[Rathothsava]]) held just before the [[Maha Shivaratri]] during February every year. The Lord Guru Kottureshwara idol is kept inside the [[Ratha]] and then he is served milk (Kannada: ಗಿಣ್ಣು-ಹಾಲು) by the tribal people. It is believed that every year cow or buffalo or goat gives birth to their young ones on this day to this tribal family; the milk which is obtained at this time is served to the Lord. Then the ratha moves based on the particular [[Nakshatra]] called [[Mula (astrology)|mula]] which matches at some time on that particular day. This ratha does not move unless and until this Nakshatra matches to mula. Once the Nakshatra is matched, the [[ratha]] moves a bit on its own. This is one amazing thing to watch; it signifies that Lord Kottureshwara is now inside the [[ratha]]. Only then the devotees will be able to pull the ratha by chanting [[mantra]] "Om Shri Guru Kottureshwaraya Namaha", "Kottureshwara Doreye, Ninagyaru Sariya, Sari Sari Yendavara, Agnyana Thoreye.. Bahuparak, Bahuparak, Bahuparak||". Later when the ratha starts moving, the devotees offer flower garlands, coconuts and bananas to the Lord Kottureshwara.

[[File:Kottureshwara Belli Theru.JPG|thumb|300px|Silver ratha at the entrance of Darbar Mutt at ಕೊಟ್ಟೂರು]]

Some of the devotees reach Kottur by walking from their native places which is normally called as Padha Yatra (procession). People from nearby villages serve them food, fruit, juice and medicine on the way as part of their tribute to the Lord Guru Kottureshwara. On reaching the place Kottur, devotees visit Darbar Mutta first, then the remaining three shrines and then stay at Gachina Mutta or other Muttas.

During the month of December, there will be Karthikotsava that is celebrated for about six weeks, where they light the diyas in the temple. Diya are small earthen lamp that is specially lit on Diwali for [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] and decoration purposes. A cotton wick is used in diyas and oil or ghee serves as the burning fuel. The whole shrine will be glowing bright with these beautiful diyas.

===Prasadam activities===
The devotees are provided with Prasadam on [[Rathothsava]] day which is provided by the devotees of [[Davangere]] in form of [[Dāna|dana]].

==Transport==
===Road===
* [[Bangalore]]-[[Chitradurga]]-[[Jagalur]]-[[Ujjini]]-[[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]].
* [[Bangalore]]-[[Chitradurga]]-[[Kudligi]]-[[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]].
* [[Bellary]]-[[Hospet]]-[[Hagaribommanahalli]]-[[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]].
* [[Davangere]]-[[Harihara]]-[[Harapanahalli]]-[[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]].
* [[Haveri]]-[[Harihara]]-[[Harapanahalli]]-[[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]].
* [[Shimoga]]-[[Harihara]]-[[Harapanahalli]]-[[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]].

There are direct K.S.R.T.C. ([[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]]) buses to [[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]] from [[Bangalore]] during the night. Passengers have to board the bus going to [[Hagaribommanahalli]] and [[Harapanahalli]]. There are some special buses provided by the K.S.R.T.C. to reach Kotturu during this car festival.

===Railway station===

* [[Bangalore]]-[[Harihar]]-[[Darwar]].
* [[Bangalore]]-[[Davangere]]-[[Harihar]]-[[Harapanahalli]]-[[Kotturu, Karnataka|Kotturu]]

Alight at [[Harihar]] and then catch a bus; K.S.R.T.C. buses are available from here to reach Kotturu.

===Airports===
The nearest airport is at [[Hubli]] and an international airport is at [[Bengaluru]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}



{{Hindu temples in Karnataka}}

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[[Category:Hindu temples in Bellary district]]
[[Category:Temples in Karnataka]]

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