Shri Kshetra Kumasi

Shri Datta Kshetra Kumasi (Kumashigi)

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Kumasi (Kumashigi): A Sacred Place of Divine Revelation

Kumasi (Kumashigi), a small town in Sindgi Taluk, Bijapur district, Karnataka, is a site of profound spiritual significance. As mentioned in Chapter 24 of Guru Charitra, it is where Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Swami, an incarnation of Shri Dattatreya, revealed his Vishwarupa to the great sage Shri Trivikrama Bharathi. This divine vision, only seen twice — once by Arjuna in the Mahabharata and here in Kumasi (Kumashigi) — cements the town’s place in spiritual history. Shri Trivikrama Bharathi, a devout scholar of the Vedas and a daily worshipper of Lord Lakshmi Narasimha, initially doubted Datta Guru’s divine nature. Upon realizing his mistake, he sought the Lord’s forgiveness. Pleased with his devotion, Shri Guru accepted him as a disciple, granting him liberation. Today, Kumasi (Kumashigi) houses the Samadhi of Shri Trivikrama Bharathi and a temple dedicated to Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Swami, attracting devotees from far and wide.

Temple Schedule (Monday - Sunday)

Time	Activity
5:30 AM – 6:00 AM	Kakad Aarti The early morning prayer
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Shree Darshan (Morning) Morning darshan until noon
12:05 PM – 12:30 PM	Naivedhya Afternoon offering
12:30 PM – 7:00 PM	Shree Darshan (Afternoon) Afternoon & evening darshan
7:00 PM – 7:10 PM	Evening Dhup Aarti Short evening aarti
7:10 PM – 7:20 PM	Shree Darshan Post-Dhup darshan
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM	Evening Prayer The evening prayer
8:00 PM – 9:50 PM	Shree Darshan Late evening darshan
9:50 PM	Shej Aarti Last aarti before bedtime — temple fully closed until next morning

Time	Activity
2:30 AM – 3:00 AM	Kakad Aarti and Darshan Begins Morning worship and start of darshan
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM	Saura Mantra, Ganpati Atharvasheersha, Purushasuktam, Laghu Rudrabhishekam Chanting and rituals by priests
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM	Keshar Lepan to Vishwaroopa Padhuka and Padhuka Poojanam Keshar application, divine Padhuka revelation, and ceremonial Poojanam
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM	Theertha and Panchamrutha Distribution Holy water and sacred mixture distributed to devotees
7:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Devotees Rudra Abhishekam to Murthy, Bhajan Seva in Parankuteera Devotional rituals and bhajan sessions
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Maha Mangalarathi, Maha Naivedya and Annadan (Madhukari/Bhiksha) Grand aarti, offering, and food distribution
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM	Devotees Satsang and Bhajan Program at Parankuteera Spiritual discourse and devotional singing
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM	Vishwaroopa Padhuka Pooja Special pooja dedicated to divine sandals
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM	Normal Darshan Continues Regular darshan open to devotees
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM	Maha Mangalarathi and Mantra Jagarna by Priests Evening aarti and chanting ceremony
8:15 PM – 8:45 PM	Palakhi Seva Devotional service with the Palkhi
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM	Shej Aarti Chanting stotras to put the deity to rest; temple closes for the day

Festivals :

1. Narasimha Saraswathi Swamy Jayanthi/Pausha Shudhh Dwitiya:

On the auspicious day of Mithi Poushya Shudhh Dwitiya, The Birth anniversary of Shrimann Narasimha Saraswathi Dattaprabhu will be celebrated.

Programs :

Time	Activity
2:30 AM – 3:00 AM	Kakad Aarti and Darshan Begins Morning worship and start of darshan
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM	Saura Mantra, Ganapathi Tharvasheersha, Purushasuktam, Laghu Rudrabhishekam Chanting of Vedic mantras and rituals
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM	Keshar Lepan to Vishwaroopa Padhuka and Padhuka Poojanam Keshar application, divine Padhuka revelation, and ceremonial Poojanam
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM	Theertha and Panchamrutha Distribution Holy water and sacred mixture distributed to devotees
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Devotees Rudra Swahakar & Datta Yaga Special fire rituals for divine blessings
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Rituals and Prayers Various poojas and prayers throughout the morning
Evening	Recitation of Sadguru Stotras and Siddamangal Stotram Chanting of devotional hymns
Throughout the day	Keerthana and Bhajan Sevas Devotional singing by devotees
Evening	Cradle Seva of Guru Maharaja Special service involving cradle rituals
Evening	Anna Prasadham (Mahaprasadham) Distribution of sacred food
Evening	Spiritual Discourse and Guidance from Respected Saints Teachings and guidance by spiritual leaders

2. Vishwaroopa Darshanotsava- Vaishakk Shudhh Dashami :

On this auspicious day of Vaishakk Shuddh Dashami, The grand Palaki Procession from the main temple Sangam proceeding towards Kumasi (Kumashigi).

Programs :

Time	Activity
2:30 AM – 3:00 AM	Kakad Arathi and Darshan Begins Early morning worship and start of darshan
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM	Saura Mantra, Ganapathi Tharvasheersha, Purushasuktam, Laghu Rudrabhishekam Vedic chanting and rituals
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM	Keshar Lepan to Vishwaroopa Padhuka and Padhuka Poojan Keshar application, divine Padhuka revelation, and ceremonial Poojanam
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM	Theertha and Panchamrutha Distribution Holy water and sacred mixture offered to devotees
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Devotees Rudra Swahakar & Datta Yaga Special fire rituals for blessings
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Rituals and Prayers Series of poojas and devotional prayers
Afternoon	Palakhi Arrival and Padhuka Pooja Procession and special pooja of holy sandals
Afternoon	Distribution of Bilva Pathra and Offering to Guru Maharaj Feet Sacred bilva leaves offered with devotion
Evening	Recitation of Sadguru Stotras and Siddamangal Stotram Chanting of devotional hymns
Evening	Keerthana and Bhajan Sevas Devotional singing by devotees
Evening	Spiritual Benefits Through Palki Seva Special service of carrying the holy palki
Evening	Anna Prasadham (Mahaprasadham) Offering of sacred food to all devotees
Evening	Spiritual Discourse and Guidance from Respected Saints Teachings and wisdom shared by saints