Located amidst lush sugarcane fields near the banks of the Tungabhadra River, the sacred Hospet Sri Hosuramma Temple at Hosur, Karnataka is a serene and spiritually uplifting destination. Revered by local devotees, the temple is associated with Goddess Renuka Devi, whose head is believed to have been worshipped here after she was beheaded by Lord Parasurama according to Hindu scriptures
The small yet beautiful temple radiates peace and devotion. The presiding deity in the sanctum sanctorum is especially striking for her large and expressive eyes, which hold deep spiritual significance.
Devotees believe that the Goddess bears the sacred Lakshminarayana Saligrama and Lakshmi Narasimha Saligrama — holy stones from the Gandaki River, traditionally regarded as manifestations of Lord Vishnu and once worshipped by the revered saint Sri Vyasaraja — as her divine eyes.
The temple comes alive with vibrant rituals, local traditions, and an atmosphere of deep faith and devotion during the annual festival in May or June.. Surrounded by nature and blessed by the nearby flow of the Tungabhadra, the temple offers visitors a rare blend of spiritual heritage, mythology, and rural tranquility.
Special rituals are held during the full moon days.