HISTORY OF THE PLACE AND TEMPLES

After the fall of the Vijayanagar Empire, Adilshahies took the power in the Northern part of Karnataka. Santebennur Kengappa Nayaka was under the province of Chandragutti. Kangappa Nayaka after worshipping Sri Hanuman of Kadarmandalagi was completely cured of his disease. Then he donated the village to the God, Kantesha. The inscription in front of the temple explains the generosity of Kengappa Nayaka. (It is also told that King Janamejaya set up the temple to get rid of his difficulties).

During the period of Aurangzeb, Kadaramandalagi came under the rule of Savanur Nawab and Suhedar of Savanur gave lamps and decoration to the temple. Many rich patrons like Khanderaya of Savanur, Desai of Hanagal, Hanumanth Gowda of Havanur gave a lot of items of worships to the Temple being impressed by the ardent devotion of Sri Hire Acharya.

During the British rule, the gifts and lands of the Temple were taken back. But faith and devotion of Sri Shesha Krishna Mamaledar made him set up a committee for proper administration of the Temple.

The devotees come not only from the neighbouring districts but also from neighbouring States like Maharashtra, Telangana and Andra Pradesh from all castes and tribes.

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