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Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu

The Annapoorneshwari Temple at Horanadu, on the bank of the Bhadra, is dedicated to Adi Shakthyathmaka Annapoorneshwari, the goddess of food and nourishment. It is famous for feeding every visitor a free meal (annadana).

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Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu, Kudremukh
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Plan Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu

Typetemple
Nearest baseKudremukh
Best timeSeptember to February for comfortable Ghats weather
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree (free meal served; donations welcome)
Nearest town/baseKudremukh
DistrictChikkamagaluru
Place typetemple
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours (longer to take the meal).

The Annapoorneshwari Temple at Horanadu, on the bank of the Bhadra, is dedicated to Adi Shakthyathmaka Annapoorneshwari, the goddess of food and nourishment. It is famous for feeding every visitor a free meal (annadana).

Set among the Western Ghats forests near Kalasa, it is a major stop on the Sringeri–Kalasa–Kudremukh temple and hill circuit, drawing steady streams of pilgrims.

Visiting

Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu — at a glance

Timings~6:00 AM - 9:00 PM (meals at set times; confirm)
Best timeSeptember to February; festival days very busy

Entry: Free (free meal served; donations welcome)

Getting here

How to reach Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu

Horanadu near Kalasa, ~100 km from Chikkamagaluru

A busy pilgrimage temple — footwear off, modest dress; follow the queue and meal-hall rules.

What to expect

Highlights

  • The tradition of a free meal for every pilgrim.
  • The gilded Annapoorneshwari shrine on the Bhadra.
  • Its place on the Sringeri–Kalasa temple circuit.
Getting there

How to visit

  • At Horanadu near Kalasa, ~100 km from Chikkamagaluru in the Western Ghats; reach it by bus or taxi.
  • A living temple — footwear off and modest dress; free meals are served at set times, and accommodation for pilgrims can be arranged by the temple.

Distance by road

  • Hassan55 km
  • Shivamogga90 km
  • Mangaluru150 km
  • Mysuru165 km
  • Bengaluru245 km

Road km to Chikkamagaluru; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.

Timing

Best time

September to February for comfortable Ghats weather; festival days are very busy.

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Visitor notes

  • A busy pilgrimage temple — footwear off, modest dress, and follow the queue and meal-hall rules.
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Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu?

September to February for comfortable Ghats weather; festival days are very busy.

What are the entry fee and timings at Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu?

Entry: Free (free meal served; donations welcome). Timings: ~6:00 AM - 9:00 PM (meals at set times; confirm). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.

How do I reach Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu?

At Horanadu near Kalasa, ~100 km from Chikkamagaluru in the Western Ghats; reach it by bus or taxi. A living temple — footwear off and modest dress; free meals are served at set times, and accommodation for pilgrims can be arranged by the temple.

How much time do I need for Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu?

1 to 1.5 hours (longer to take the meal).

What else is near Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu?

Nearby you can pair Kudremukh Peak (18.3 km), Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri (18.4 km), Sharadamba Temple, Sringeri (18.4 km), Hanuman Gundi Falls (20.4 km).

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