Horanadu is a place of enchanting natural landscape in Chikmagalur district, ancient temple of the goddess Annapoorneshwari here has been restored and renamed the Adi – Shaktyataka Shree Annapoorneshwari. The main deity of Annapoorneshwari is made of gold.

It is situated on the banks of River Bhadra.

The Goddess Annapoorneshwari is seen standing on a Peetha with four hands, each holding a Shanka, Chakra, Sri Chakra and Gayathri Mantra.

The name. It is believed that Lord Shiva once had a curse and that this curse was reversed when the lord visited Goddess Annapoorna and sought her blessings. All who visit this temple are provided with free breakfast, lunch and dinner.

It is said that a person who seeks the blessings of Goddess would never have any scarcity for food in life.