About Rambapuri peetha
Rich lineage of Sri Peetha
History of Rambhapuri/ Balehonnur Peetha
Shri Jagadguru Renukacharyaji, who sprang from Someshwar Linga at Kollipaki in Andhra Pradesh, established the Rambhapuri Peetha in Karnataka and this is 1st among the Pancha Mahapeethas of Veerashaivism.
The Rambhapuri Peetha is located at Balehonnur, Chikkamagalur District, Karnataka, which is popularly known as the Kashmir of Karnataka, due to its natural scenic beauty.
Shri Jagadguru Renukacharyaji’s conquest over religion started from Kollipaki to Malayachala (the vernacular name for Balehonnur) . He traveled all the way from Kollipaki to Malayachala or the present Rambhapuri Peetha at Balehonnur, where the great Maharshi Agastya Muni was anxiously waiting to receive him. Shri Jagadguru Renukacharya preached him the 101 STHALAS of the “ Siddhanta Shikhamani” the religious book of Veerashaivism. We have already seen enough evidences for the rich heritage of Veerashaivism & its long lineage.
Rambhapuri Peetha is a heaven on earth, which is located on the banks of river Tunga and rich in its landscape, beauty with ever green flora and fauna. Its serenity and holistic spirit has made the people to pour in form all the parts of India , as also from rest of the world.
The various dimensions of Rambhapuri Peetha
| R | Religio-Social perspective |
| A | All-round Development of Society |
| M | Motivation mechanisms at all levels |
| B | Building bridges across different sectors in India |
| H | Human Competency Development is critical for improving the infrastructure and systems |
| A | Achievable Programmes, Projects and Activities |
| P | People-oriented approach is the key for success |
| U | Universal applicability and Scalability |
| R | Responsibility, Reliability and Responsiveness for the needs of the all users (including Veerashaivas/ devotees) |
| I | Installing the system of introspection and integration through innovations |
| P | Prudent, practical & professional approaches |
| E | Ethics and values are more important than all other issues of development |
| E | Economically feasible development interventions |
| T | Transparent administration to build strong lower layers of the society, which are foundations of progress |
| H | Holistic approach is require for sustained success in every sphere of life |
| A | Accuracy and accountability in the process of development, but not with authority |
The moment the name of this Peetha is uttered, the people’s hearts swell with great respect, pride and pleasure. This devotional fervor rise sky high; such is the enchanting power of this ancient Peetha.
The Veera Simhasana Mahasamsthana Peetha of Balihalli, other name for Rambhapuri Peetha, has given birth to many great souls from time immemorial. In all these years, the Jagadgurus have steadfastly adhered to the ordinances of the practices. When we view the events in retrospect of this yuga or this millennium, we find that 120 Jagadgurus have reigned this Rambhapuri Peetha so far.
Deities at Rambhapuri Peetha
Rambhapuri Peetha has become the most attractive pilgrimage center, due to the existence of three prominent deities:
| A | Shri KshethraNatha and Gotra Purusha Shri Veerabhadra Temple. |
| B | Shakti Mata Shri Choudeshwari temple. |
| C | Shri Jagadguru Renukacharyaji as one of the glorious forms of God enshrined in the temple at Balehonnur Rambhapuri Peetha. |
These three temples have made this place the abode of heaven.
The buildings constructed recently are named after various Jagadgurus, with an intention that devotees will be acquainted with rich heritage in the day-to-day dealings, during their brief visits/ stay at Shree Peetha.
Rich Lineage & Glorious Heritage of Shree Jagadguru Rambhapuri Veerasimhasana Peetha
The details of 120 Jagadgurus, in various yugas & also Kali yuga, are given here below:
- Shree Jagadguru Ekakshara Shivacharya Bhagavatpadha (beginning of Kruta yuga)
- Shree Jagadguru Ekavaktra Shivacharya Bhagavatpadha (beginning of Treta yuga)
- Shree Jagadguru Renuka Shivacharya Bhagavatpadha (beginning of Dwapara yuga)
| 1 | Shree Jagadguru Renukasidha Shivacharya Bhagavatpadha (beginning of Kali yuga) |
| 2 | Shree Jagadguru Rudramuneeshwara Shivacharya |
| 3 | Shree Jagadguru Mukthimunishwara Shivacharya |
| 4 | Shree Jagadguru Dhigambara Mukthimunishwara Shivacharya |
| 5 | Shree Jagadguru Thrilochana Shivacharya |
| 6 | Shree Jagadguru Yoginatha Shivacharya |
| 7 | Shree Jagadguru Mrutyunjaya Shivacharya |
| 8 | Shree Jagadguru Rudramuneeshwara Shivacharya |
| 9 | Shree Jagadguru Gurupada Shivacharya |
| 10 | Shree Jagadguru Shanmukha Shivacharya |
| 11 | Shree Jagadguru Shivalinga Shivacharya |
| 12 | Shree Jagadguru Nityananda Shivacharya |
| 13 | Shree Jagadguru Muktinath Shivacharya |
| 14 | Shree Jagadguru Shadakshara Shivacharya |
| 15 | Shree Jagadguru Gurusidha Shivacharya |
| 16 | Shree Jagadguru Shivalinga Shivacharya |
| 17 | Shree Jagadguru Neelakanta Shivacharya |
| 18 | Shree Jagadguru Kaivalyanatha Shivacharya |
| 19 | Shree Jagadguru Panchakshara Shivacharya |
| 20 | Shree Jagadguru Sarveshwara Shivacharya |
| 21 | Shree Jagadguru Shambhudev Shivacharya |
| 22 | Shree Jagadguru Kalantaka Shivacharya |
| 23 | Shree Jagadguru Shanthaveera Shivacharya |
| 24 | Shree Jagadguru Mukthinath Shivacharya |
| 25 | Shree Jagadguru Shankaraswami Shivacharya |
| 26 | Shree Jagadguru Sadhashiva Shivacharya |
| 27 | Shree Jagadguru Mahdeva Shivacharya |
| 28 | Shree Jagadguru Gurulinga Shivacharya |
| 29 | Shree Jagadguru Revanasiddha Shivacharya |
| 30 | Shree Jagadguru Pashupathi Shivacharya |
| 31 | Shree Jagadguru Shambulinga Shivacharya |
| 32 | Shree Jagadguru Gurupada Shivacharya |
| 33 | Shree Jagadguru Shrikantamurthy Shivacharya |
| 34 | Shree Jagadguru Siddhanatha Shivacharya |
| 35 | Shree Jagadguru Mruthnjaya Shivacharya |
| 36 | Shree Jagadguru Neelakanta Shivacharya |
| 37 | Shree Jagadguru Somashekara Shivacharya |
| 38 | Shree Jagadguru Veerabadhra Shivacharya |
| 39 | Shree Jagadguru Jaganatha Shivacharya |
| 40 | Shree Jagadguru panchanana Shivacharya |
| 41 | Shree Jagadguru Kenjede Shivacharya |
| 42 | Shree Jagadguru Nagarambha Shivacharya |
| 43 | Shree Jagadguru Sidhahanatha Shivacharya |
| 44 | Shree Jagadguru Rudhramuneeshwara Shivacharya |
| 45 | Shree Jagadguru Kalyanasundar Shivacharya |
| 46 | Shree Jagadguru GangadharaShivacharya |
| 47 | Shree Jagadguru Panchakshara Shivacharya |
| 48 | Shree Jagadguru Chidambaradev Shivacharya |
| 49 | Shree Jagadguru Shivaprasada Shivacharya |
| 50 | Shree Jagadguru Veerabhadra Shivacharya |
| 51 | Shree Jagadguru Shivananda Shivacharya |
| 52 | Shree Jagadguru Avimuktha Shivacharya |
| 53 | Shree Jagadguru Revanasiddha Shivacharya |
| 54 | Shree Jagadguru Mallikarjuna Shivacharya |
| 55 | Shree Jagadguru Pashupathi Shivacharya |
| 56 | Shree Jagadguru Revanasiddha Shivacharya |
| 57 | Shree Jagadguru Pramathanatha Shivacharya |
| 58 | Shree Jagadguru Gurudeva Shivacharya |
| 59 | Shree Jagadguru Gangadhara Shivacharya |
| 60 | Shree Jagadguru Nadinatha Shivacharya |
| 61 | Shree Jagadguru Mukthimuneeshwar Shivacharya |
| 62 | Shree Jagadguru Shambudeva Shivacharya |
| 63 | Shree Jagadguru Thandavale Panchakshara Shivacharya |
| 64 | Shree Jagadguru Gurudeva Shivacharya |
| 65 | Shree Jagadguru Jataveerabhadra Shivacharya |
| 66 | Shree Jagadguru Shivalinga Shivacharya |
| 67 | Shree Jagadguru Veerupaksha Shivacharya |
| 68 | Shree Jagadguru Shrikanta Shivacharya |
| 69 | Shree Jagadguru Aghora Shivacharya |
| 70 | Shree Jagadguru Gurupada Shivacharya |
| 71 | Shree Jagadguru Eshaanadeva Shivacharya |
| 72 | Shree Jagadguru Mallikarjuna Shivacharya |
| 73 | Shree Jagadguru Charalinga Shivacharya |
| 74 | Shree Jagadguru Punyashloka Shivacharya |
| 75 | Shree Jagadguru Gangadhara Shivacharya |
| 76 | Shree Jagadguru Somanatha Shivacharya |
| 77 | Shree Jagadguru Pruthvidhvaja Shivacharya |
| 78 | Shree Jagadguru Veereshwara Shivacharya |
| 79 | Shree Jagadguru Ghantasiddha Shivacharya |
| 80 | Shree Jagadguru Vrushabendra Shivacharya |
| 81 | Shree Jagadguru Sadananda Shivacharya |
| 82 | Shree Jagadguru Gurulinga Shivacharya |
| 83 | Shree Jagadguru Rudhramuneeshwara Shivacharya |
| 84 | Shree Jagadguru Veerabhadra Shivacharya |
| 85 | Shree Jagadguru Ghananatha Shivacharya |
| 86 | Shree Jagadguru Mallikarjuna Shivacharya |
| 87 | Shree Jagadguru Shaktibhara Shivacharya |
| 88 | Shree Jagadguru Sidhalinga Shivacharya |
| 89 | Shree Jagadguru Chitrakaash Shivacharya |
| 90 | Shree Jagadguru Shambudeva Shivacharya |
| 91 | Shree Jagadguru Rudhramunneshwara Shivacharya |
| 92 | Shree Jagadguru Saarangadhara Shivacharya |
| 93 | Shree Jagadguru Kumaradeva Shivacharya |
| 94 | Shree Jagadguru Shivaprasada Shivacharya |
| 95 | Shree Jagadguru Chandrashekhara Shivacharya |
| 96 | Shree Jagadguru Chanaveeradeva Shivacharya |
| 97 | Shree Jagadguru Vamadeva Shivacharya |
| 98 | Shree Jagadguru Neelakantadeva Shivacharya |
| 99 | Shree Jagadguru Revanasiddha Shivacharya |
| 100 | Shree Jagadguru Shivalinga Shivacharya |
| 101 | Shree Jagadguru Chidghanadeva Shivacharya |
| 102 | Shree Jagadguru Naganatha Shivacharya |
| 103 | Shree Jagadguru Gangadhara Shivacharya |
| 104 | Shree Jagadguru Chandrashekara Shivacharya |
| 105 | Shree Jagadguru Poornajnana Shivacharya |
| 106 | Shree Jagadguru Shambulinga Shivacharya |
| 107 | Shree Jagadguru Channavrashabhalinga Shivacharya |
| 108 | Shree Jagadguru Jatavrushabhalinga Shivacharya |
| 109 | Shree Jagadguru Shantadeva Shivacharya |
| 110 | Shree Jagadguru Guruvrushabarajendra Shivacharya |
| 111 | Shree Jagadguru Panchakshara Shivacharya |
| 112 | Shree Jagadguru Gurusidhaswami Shivacharya |
| 113 | Shree Jagadguru Chandrarajendra Shivacharya |
| 114 | Shree Jagadguru Chandrashekaradeshikendra Shivacharya |
| 115 | Shree Jagadguru Shivanandarajendra Shivacharya |
| 116 | Shree Jagadguru Guruvrushabharajendra Shivacharya |
| 117 | Shree Jagadguru Panchakshara Shivacharya |
| 118 | Shree Jagadguru Abhinavarenuka Shivananda Shivacharya (1925-1947) |
| 119 | Shree Jagadguru Prasanna Renuka Veera Gangadhara Shivacharya (1947-1982) |
| 120 | Shree Jagadguru Prasanna Renuka Veera Rudramunideva Shivacharya (1982 -1991) |
| 121 | Shree Jagadguru Prasanna Renuka Veera Someshwara Shivacharya (6 Feb 1992 – to date) |
Even if we take an average tenure of 30 years for each Jagadguru, we can witness a history of over 3600 years in Kaliyuga itself. In other words, these Pancha Peethas have rich legacy.
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