Kumbhashi – Anegudde Sri Vinayaka Temple

The temple at Anegudde is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha). Anegudde is the combination of two words – ‘Aane’ meaning ‘Elephant’ and ‘Gudde’, which stands for ‘hillock’ as it is the abode of the elephant-headed god, Lord Vinayaka.

Anegudde is also called Kumbashi. The name Kumbhashi is said to be derived from the demon Kumbhasura. According to the legend, when drought hit this area, Sage Agasthya performed penance to appease the Rain God, Varuna. During the penance, the demon Kumbhasura started troubling the sages. Bheemasena gets a weapon from Lord Ganesha to kill Kumbahasura and assassinate him at this place. Anegudde is rewarded one of the seven ‘Mukti Sthalas’ of Karnataka (Parashurama kshetra).

12 feet tall Aane Gudde Vinayaka is ‘UDBHAVA MURUTHI’ (Natural Stone), a single stone in the form of a very elephant itself. The Tilak on the forehead is made of Sri Gandha (Sandle Paste) and the God has Swrna Mukha made of 5 Kg of pure Gold. The rest of the Kavacha (Idol’s body) is made of pure Silver.