Huligemma Devi is an incarnation of Goddess Renuka Devi. It
is believed that Mother Shakti appeared in the form of Goddess Huligemma before
two of her ardent devotees named Nagajogi and Basavajogi at Huligi in
Karnataka.
Goddess Huligemma Devi appeared in the form of Shaligram
and Sri Chakra in the village
of Huligi
Many communities believe that it is through her presence at
the village that the region is able to overcome natural calamities.
The most important dates in a month associated with Goddess Huligemma
Devi are Tuesdays, Fridays, Full moon day and No moon day (Amavasi).
Shibikotsava, Devi Bhagavata reading, Purana patana rituals
are performed in the temple associated with Goddess Huligemma Devi. The most important temple is located at Huligi.
The Sacred Story of Nagajogi and Basavajogi
Two ardent devotees of Saundatti Renuka Yellamma Devi — named Sri Nagajogi and Sri Basavajogi — lived in the town of Huligi approximately 800 years ago. They were disciples of Sri Somanathabhatta, the priest at the nearby Sri Someshwara Temple, who would impart lessons of devotion and the glory of Renuka Yellamma Devi to his two disciples.
On a full moon night during the monsoon season, the two jogis could not make their monthly pilgrimage to Saundatti due to incessant rain. Heartbroken and dejected, they spent the night chanting the Devi's name and eventually fell asleep. At the break of dawn, Renuka Devi appeared in their dream and assured them that they need not make the arduous journey every month to Saundatti. She declared that she would make her presence felt in Huligi itself and bless them constantly.Nagajogi and Basavajogi narrated this dream to their guru Sri Somanathabhatta, and all three began searching for signs of the Devi's presence. They discovered a Shaligrama and a Srichakra in the western confines of the Someshwara Temple. The present-day inner sanctum of the Huligemma Temple is believed to be the very spot where the Devi was found.
This sacred account is etched on a large granite slab installed within the Huligi Huligemma temple premises for all devotees to witness.