Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple Darshan, Maha Mangalarathi, Pooja Timings

Sri Mahalakshmi Temple, majority devotees known as “Goravanahalli Temple” is a holy Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi (Wife of Lord Vishnu). This is one of the famous temples that is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshi. Devotees and believers visit thousands monthly. Inside the temple. three deities are present, Goddess Marikamba and Manchala Nagappa, the snake god in Goravanahalli. Many priests work in temples and conduct ritual activities with devotees. This temple is located in Koratgere Taluk village, Tumkur district of Karnataka state.

About Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in Goravanahalli

As we know the chief idol of the temple is Mahalakshimi. Devotees believed the idol is self-manifested. There is a story behind the temple. Abbayya a villager in the 1900s, came with this idol and started to worship the idol. After some time, he was blessed with wealth and prosperity and he believed that idols helped him get this. Then, his home turned into Lakshi Nivas gradually. Thotadappa, a brother of the Abbayya temple, is also worshipped as the idol of Lakshmi. Once, Lakshmi came in his dream and told him to build a temple. Now everyone knows the temple and is visited by the believers.

Mahalakshmi temple in Goravanahalli is open to everyone and you can perform different types of Poojas. You need to visit the temple timings for darshan or any other ritual. Some are the most performed rituals in this temple such as Mahalakshmi Homa, Panchamruta Abhisheka Seva, Kumkumarchane, Chandi Homa, Shashvatha Pooja, Tulabhara Seva, Namakarana Seva and Akshara Abhyasa Seva. Festival time is the best time to visit the temple. Some festivals are very important such as Amavasya Vaibhava Lakshmi Pooja & Pournima Sathya Narayana Swamy Pooja. You need to wear proper traditional clothes and visit on time.

NOTE: Timings of pooja may change during the festivals or special day celebrations. You must check the timings on festival days.