Śrī Annapūrṇeśvarī Temple, Horanadu
No pilgrim leaves hungry — free meals, always
⭐ Why it is famous
The standing four-armed golden Annapūrṇeśvarī, and a temple kitchen that feeds every visitor free of charge, all day, every day. Devotees traditionally take a meal here before darśan.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The shrine on the Bhadra river is traced to Agastya; the present image was consecrated in 1973 by Dharmakartha Venkatasubba Joisa, and the temple has been run by the same family line for generations.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 21:00
- Meals served 11:30 – 14:30 and 19:30 – 21:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; no VIP queue
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining hall
- Traditional dress; men often remove shirts inside the sanctum line
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Annapūrṇeśvarī Temple, Horanadu, Horanadu, ChikkamagaluruKadur (KDU) — 100 km
- Government: Horanadu KSRTC bus stand at the temple gate
- Private buses: Private buses via Kalasa (10 km) and Mudigere
Mangaluru International (IXE) — 130 km
Shivamogga Airport (RQY) — 120 km · UDAN regional flights
Buses from Chikkamagaluru (100 km), Sringeri (60 km) and Mangaluru; ghāṭ roads through Kalasa.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
| Seva | Price |
|---|---|
| Kuṅkumārcana | ₹100 |
| Pañcāmṛta abhiṣeka | ₹200 |
| Satyanārāyaṇa vrata | ₹300 |
| Mahāraṅga pūjā | ₹600 |
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Temple guest rooms at nominal rates — book by phone in advance
- Homestays in Kalasa and Balehonnur, ₹1,200–₹3,500
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kalasa Kalaseshwara ghāṭ
- Hanumana Gundi falls
- Kudremukh peak trek
📅 Best time to visit
October–February; Akṣaya Tṛtīyā and Navarātri are special