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Shri Kalika Devi Temple

Sirsangi, Belagavi district, Karnataka · 15.8500°, 75.2500°

Kalika DeviUndetermined
Sacred since
1 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
reputedly 1st c.
Undetermined

History & significance

A Shakta temple at Sirsangi in Belagavi district, reputedly of great antiquity, whose village appears in records of 1148 and 1186 under the names Rishishringapura and Pirishingi. Ugadi, Halegodi Amavasya and Vishwakarma Mahotsava are its main festivals.

Sthala katha — the legend

The sage Vrushya Shrunga is said to have performed penance here and been harassed by demons, whereupon the goddesses who drove them off settled at the spot, and the temple was raised for them.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined