Veerabhadra Temple

Veerabhadra Temple- Yadur

Veerbhadra Temple, is situated in the holy Shri Kshetra Yadur in Chikodi Taluk of Belagavi District, Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the majestic Krishna River.
The shivalinga is also known as “Shri Virupakshalinga”.

Veerabhadra Temple is known for its beautiful architecture and intricate carvings.
The temple attracts a large number of devotees and visitors every year especially during the month of Shravana.

The temple is believed to have been built during the 11th century and is one of the oldest temples in the region. It is built in the Chalukyan style of architecture and features intricate carvings and sculptures on the walls and pillars.

The temple has a sanctum sanctorum (garbha griha) where the main deity, Lord Veerbhadra, is worshipped.

According to mythology, Veerabhadra was created from the wrath of Lord Rudra after his wife Goddess Sati self-immolated herself during the great Yagna in the palace of her father King Daksha.

Veerabhadra, also called as Veerabhadra Swamy is believed to be Shiva himself in a ferocious form and is also held as a Shiva Gana, the commander of Shiva. Generally, a valiant hero is referred to as ‘Veera,’ while ‘Bhadra’ means a friend. Shiva is said to have taken this fearful form to destroy the fire sacrifice of Daksha Prajapati and quell his arrogance.He is also the principal deity of Veerashaiva movement.

The annual Veerbhadra Jayanti festival is celebrated with great pomp and show, and attracts a large number of devotees from all over the region.