In Bharatanahalli village, located in the Yellapur region of Uttara Kannada district, there exists a remarkable Ganapati temple that is nestled deep within a dense forest. This temple, known as Moodu Ganapati, holds a special place in the hearts of the locals from Yellapur, Sirsi, and Mundgod, and has become an important site of worship over the past five to six years. The serene setting of the temple, surrounded by the thick greenery of the forest, adds to its spiritual allure and mysticism. At the heart of this temple is a large, ancient tree. What makes this temple truly unique is the natural formation of Lord Vighneshwara (Ganapati) under this tree. Unlike typical idols that are sculpted by artisans, this four-armed Ganesha idol is believed to have manifested on its own at the base of the tree. The idol, which shows Lord Ganesha sitting with one leg crossed over the other, is thought to be a divine miracle and has drawn devotees from far and wide. This natural occurrence has led many to believe that the place is exceptionally powerful and sacred.
Over the past few years, this Ganesha, often referred to as Maha Ganesh, has been radiating his divine energy, and the temple has grown in significance. Special prayers and rituals are held here on auspicious days such as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sankashti (a day dedicated to Lord Ganesha), and Ganesh Chaturthi. In addition to these, a daily puja is performed every morning.
To reach the temple, visitors coming from Yellapur need to travel 5 kilometres from Ummachagi into the forest. Those coming from Mundgod can reach the temple by travelling 22 kilometres along the Chipageri route. The journey through the dense forest only adds to the sense of adventure and reverence that visitors feel as they approach the temple.
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