The name Kota instantly brings to mind the humble abode of Dr ShivaramKaranth, a jnanpith award-winning writer, yakshagana enthusiast and environmentalist. Kota is also equally famous for the Shri AmruteshwariHalavuMakkalaTaayiAmmanavaru temple. The story behind its name is interesting albeit vague. It is believed that after Rama slayed demon Kharasura, Kumbhamukhi performs penance invoking Goddess Amruteshwari and ultimately merges her soul into the Goddess. Shortly after that, a number of lingas emerged around the Devi which are now referred to as her children, thereby giving her the title “the mother of many children”. Several lingas can still be seen around the sanctum sactorum.

 This temple is famous as devotees believe that the Devi fulfills their wishes and cures ailments. Childless couples from far-off places offer prayers here. The premises is moderately big and well maintained despite the sizable crowd of devotees.

The Goddess here resides in two forms one as Amruteshwari who grants blessings, removes diseases, and maintains the welfare of all. Another form of the Goddess is Mari who grants Moksha. Nityapooja and samarpana take place in the temple daily.

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