Yellamma Temple
Yellamma Temple, also known as Renuka Temple, is dedicated to Goddess Renuka and is located about 5 km from Saundatti in Karnataka. The temple is associated with the ancient Devadasi practice, which was eradicated in 1982. The site has archaeological evidence dating back to the mid-8th to mid-11th centuries, linked to the early Rashtrakuta or late Chalukya period.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Yellamma (येल्लम्मा)
- स्थान / Location: Bangalore, Tamil Nadu2
महत्व · Significance
The temple is revered as a pilgrimage destination and the goddess is worshipped as a fertility goddess.
कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach
- निकटतम शहर से दूरी: 5 km away
Nearby temples
- Bhuvaneshwari/Shiva Temple (0.5 km)
- Lakshmi Chennakeshava Temple (0.6 km)
- Chowdheshwari Temple (0.9 km)
- Maheswaramma Temple (1.2 km)
- Sri Jalakanteshwara Temple (1.5 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Yellamma Temple?
Yellamma Temple is dedicated to Yellamma (येल्लम्मा).
Where is Yellamma Temple located?
Yellamma Temple is located in Bangalore, Tamil Nadu2, India, at coordinates 12.9893, 77.6654.
Which temples are near Yellamma Temple?
Nearby temples include Bhuvaneshwari/Shiva Temple (0.5 km); Lakshmi Chennakeshava Temple (0.6 km); Chowdheshwari Temple (0.9 km).