As per the "Sthala Prashne" basis, it was made clear that the ancient Shree Shashtara Nagabrahma temple and the deity was consecrated nearly 800 years back at Kongula Badinede of Balenja Village Belthangady Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District. In this beautiful natural place, river Phalguni is flowing from east to west and on the banks of this river, the sanctum - sanctorum of the temple and the gopura is in a dilapidated state since 250 years with abundant growth of trees and shrubs and is also the habitant of wild animals. On seeing this state, Shree Shree Shree Mohandas Swamiji of Shree Manila Kshetra and Shree Shree Shree Mukhtananda Swamiji of Shree Kshetra Satyanarayanapura, Karinje, together took the lead and under their guidance a "Sthala Prashne" was arranged and on the basis of its revelations, Shree Kshetra Nagabrahma Devaru, Siri, Nandi, Pilichavundi, Raksteshwari, Kshetrapala, all these divine powers made their presence known. As per above revelation, it was made clear that after getting pleased with the natural and beautiful environment, the Lord danced in the Kiratha roopa and firmly settled there as Shree Shastara Nagabrahma. In this sacred place at the South-Eastern side, the famous "Brahma Kaya" named river depth is existing. Several diseases were cured by using various plants and herbs grown in this auspicious place. It was also the belief that this place was the adobe of VAIDYANATH who gave medicines in the name of the LORD. It is also firmly believed that any wish, if prayed for with full faith in the Lord by devotes would be fulfilled by him in the immediate instance.
