Wednesday, 5th October 2022
Belmannu is famous for Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple, which is said to be built before 7th century AD. The oldest Kannada copper plate inscription was found under the foundation of this temple in 1952. The plate states that certain rights were given to the Belmannu Village Council which functioned from the Temple and probably looked after the functioning of the temple. As the inscription dates back to 8th century AD, the temple is believed to be older than the inscription.
We left from Udyavara in the evening to go to Belmannu by car with Nalini, Sujatha and Smitha.
It is about 35 km drive through winding roads, and from Belmannu town, we had to go about 5 km using google map.
Eventually we reached there when it was getting dark.
The temple is about 1500 years old and is well maintained, it is on the top of a small hill and we had to climb up about 25 stairs.
Few devotees were present, Navartari Festival was over.
On the way back, Google map showed bad, mud road to reach Belmannu.
Written November 01, 2022
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