Motakapalli Bala Bheemasena temple is located at Motakpalli,
Kalaburgi, Karnataka. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his childhood
warrior form. This shrine is often called Bala Bheemasena Devasthana. Hanuman
as Bala Bheemasena Swamy — worshipped for strength, protection, and spiritual
guidance.
Motakapalli Bala Bheemasena Temple - Story Origin & Historical Significance
Sri Balabheemsena Swamy Temple is believed to be a self-manifested
(Swayambhu) shrine that originated approximately 5,000 years ago at the
beginning of the Kali Yuga.
According to the Skanda Purana, many sages (Rishis and
Munis) worshipped here and attained liberation (moksha).
At the exact site where the deity manifested, King Lakshmanappa of the Kakalawara dynasty constructed a temple in the shape of a Vimana (temple tower structure). He appointed Brahmins of the Bharadwaja Gotra to perform the daily worship of the deity.
Since then, worship has been conducted according to:
- Dvaita Siddhanta philosophy
- Scriptural Tantric procedures
- The traditions of the Madhva Sampradaya
All rituals are performed in accordance with the customs of
the Uttaradi Mutt (Madhva tradition).
The present temple is believed to be over 600 years old,
constructed by the Kakulwar Deshmukhs.
Annual Festivals & Rituals
Jatra Mahotsava (Annual Fair)
Held every year during the Margashira month (November–December).
Celebrated for seven days with grand religious events.
On the day after the main Jatra, the famous “Hoovina Teru”
(Flower Chariot Festival) is held, also known as the Gajavahana Utsava
(Elephant Vehicle Procession).
Ratha Saptami
Celebrated with seven Vahana (vehicle) processions in one
day.
Other Major Celebrations
Vasantha Pooja in the month of Vaishakha
Dasara Festival
Deepavali Festival
Special Gajavahana Utsava Pooja on important occasions