Temple Description

Kadaramandalagi is a very popular small village is in Byadagi taluk of Haveri district Kadaramandalagi has about 4500 population and it is known as a progressive village. The well known temple of Sri Maruti / Hanuman has brought greater fame to the place. The idol of Sri Hanuman is with beautifApul decoration, sparkling eyes and wide shoulders giving a dazzling look to the devotees. Hence the God is also called ‘KANTESHA’ (meaning God of Brightness). The village was also used to be called KANTESHPURI, Sri Kantesha of Kadara mandalagi, Sri Shantesha of Satanahalli and Sri Bhrantesha of Shikaripura are three well known temples of Sri Hanuman and all three are at nearby proximity.

According to mythological background Sri Hanuman went to catch the Sun God soon after his birth. Hence the word ‘Kadar’ means ‘rays’, ‘mandala’ is the group or clustes of rays and ‘gi’ means ‘gaminisidavanu’. The glorious bright radiance of Sri Hanuman State has brought the name to place as Kadaramandalagi.The village is also well known for weaving which is the main occupation.