Veerabhadra Temple, Yadur


Veerbhadra Temple, is situated in the holy Shri Kseshtra Yadur, on the banks of holy river Krishna in Chikodi Taluka of Belagavi District, Karnataka, India, approximately 94 kilometres from Belgaum. It lies on the banks of the majestic Krishna River.
The shivalinga is also called as "Shri veerupakshalinga".

History

The Temple was founded by the Veerashaiva saint of Karnataka Shree in the 12th century.
The holy temple is part of the endowment trust math and belongs to Brahmin & Veershaiva community.
The Kadsiddeshwar math, mentor is the head of the temple. The devotees of the temple are spread over in both state of
Maharashtra and Karnataka. The temple authorities carry out various religious and cultural activities and rituals in consultation with Kadsiddkeshwar math authorities on various festivals throughout the year.
The Temple is mentored by Shivacharya Swamijee, Shree Shree Siddharameshwar Hiremath, Hipparagi.
Under the leadership of Siddharameshwar Hiremath the Temple authorities are undertaking a number of developmental projects:
1. Yatri Nivas
2. Kalyan Mandap
3. Manjari Gate
4. Veerabhadreshwar Rath
5. Dasoh Hall
6. Swamijee Guest House
7. Kadsiddheshwar Math Dwar

Worship

The following poojas and Archanas take place on a regular basis on behalf of the various devotees:
" Bhadra Kalamma", depending upon vows, the devotees and the mother, "Bhadra kalamma" is offered various offerings by the devotees.
All the above puja activities and rituals are performed after taking the receipts from the temple authorities.

Activities

Road

Belagavi city is near to Yadur can be reached via the National Highways 4 and State Highways 12, NWKRTC run buses to all corners of Karnataka and to Yadur. There are many private buses which serve Yadur.

Air

Nearest airports are Belagavi and Hubli.

Rail

Nearest railway stations are Miraj, Raybag, Belagavi and Ghatprabha.