Temples around Udipi and Mangalore
The Udipi / Mangalore region is one of the important sacred regions of Bharat and has a fantastic collection of ancient temples.
There are 7 ancient and popular temples which are called “Sapta Kshetrams” and they are:
- Udupi, Kollur, Subramanya, Sringeri, Horanadu, Dharmasthala and Mangalore
Also, there are 7 Kshetras that are popularly known as “Parashurama Mukthi Kshetras”. Parashurama once fought with Varuna, the sea God, by throwing his axe into the sea to reclaim the submerged land of Konkan and Malabar, he once donated to Sage Kashyap. There are 128 temples stand on these lands out of which 7 are in Karnataka which are called as “Parashurama Mukthi Kshetras” which are:
- Udupi, Kollur, Subramanya, Anegudde (Kumbhasi), Gokarna, Shankaranarayana and Koteshwara
Note:
People normally visit only these 7 temples in 2/3 days but please be informed that each temple is so vast in heritage and sanctity that you have to spend atleast complete half a day in each temple. Also there are so many sacred places and sub temples around each main temple. You will then have the complete satisfaction of your pilgrimage and cherish the memories for a long long time .
Last updated: 22nd Aug 2017
All the temples of this directory have been updated here:
Udipi
Sri Krishna Temple
Udipi is synonymous with the Sri Krishna Temple.
Udupi acquired nation-wide fame, when it was turned into a unique seat of Vedantic learning in the 13th century under the leadership of Sri Madhvacharya. Apart from his contributions to Vedantic philosophy, Sri Madhva founded the famous Krishna Temple of Udupi and made it the fountain-head of a new devotional movement, which eventually spread all over the country.
Legend: Devaki, the mother of Lord Krishna, had not seen the charming feats and frolics of his childhood at Gokula. Therefore, she once entreated Krishna in his adulthood at Dwaraka to show her one of those frolics of his childhood. In response, Lord Krishna once again assumed the form of his childhood and enacted all his childhood plays once again. Devaki’s joy knew no bounds, as she witnessed this sport of the Lord. Rukmini, who also sighted this childhood posture of the Lord requested him to get an image of it carved out in Shalagrama Shila for her daily worship. When Krishna departed from earth at the close of Dwapara Yuga, this rare image was deposited by Arjuna at a holy spot called Rukmini Vana in Dwaraka.
In the course of the Kali Yuga, a merchant carried this image as merchandise from Dwaraka, mistaking it for a clod of Gopichandan in which the image lay hidden. The ship was wrecked near the sea-shore of Vadabhandeshwar (near Malpe port). Madhvacharya came to know the wreckage of the ship by intuition and got the image dug out of the ship (The sea-shore at Vadabhandeshwara where Madhvacharya secured the image of Lord Krishna is another sacred spot, near which there is a shrine dedicated to Subramanya). He kept the image immersed for a few days in the holy tank of his Math, and installed it for worship on an auspicious Makara Sankranthi day, nearly 700 years ago. Hence forth, Lord Krishna became the presiding deity of Udupi.
The unique feature of Shree Krishna Mutt temple is that the Lord is worshipped only through a window of nine holes called the Navagraha Kitiki. The window is exquisitely carved and silver – plated.
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Sri Chandramouleshwara Temple
Udipi got its name from this temple
Udupa means Moon. Legend has it that the Lord Chandra (moon) did penance at this spot to appease Lord Shiva. The temple, just across the Krishna Mutt, was constructed below the ground level. It must have been constructed on a lake-bed. This temple is said to have been built after the construction of the Anantheshwara Temple. The architecture of this temple dates back to the seventh or eighth century A.D.. In the inscriptions, the Anantheshwara and Chandramouleshwara temples have been referred to as “Padudeva” and “Mududeva”. These temples have been referred to as “Mududevalaya” and “Padudevalaya” in Madhwavijaya.
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Sri Anantheswarar Temple
This is just adjacent to the Chandramouleswara Temple
Udupi, described in traditional religious literature as “Rajata Peetha” or “Ruupya Peetha”.
The Sanskrit name “Rajata Peetha” means a silver seat. This name is associated with this ancient Anantheswara Temple, where a legendary king called Ramabhoja is believed to have worshipped Lord Parashurama in the form of a Shiva Linga, which manifested itself on a silver seat offered by the king for the purpose of worship. Shiva worshipped in this temple, in the one and the same symbol of a Shiva linga. Hence, the deity of this temple is called Anantheswara.
Anantheshwara temple has great spiritual and historical significance. Parents of Sri Madhvacharya (called NADILLAYAs) had worshipped the Deity of this temple continuously for 12 years to beget a child. The great Acharya was born in fulfillment of their penance. This temple was also a favorite resort of ACHYUTA PRAJNA, the ascetic, who initiated Madhva into the ascetic order. While at Udupi, Madhvacharya himself used to hold his philosophical discourses in this temple. The Acharya is reported to have disappeared from human sight in his 79th year while holding a discourse on his favourite Upanishad, namely AITAREYA, at a particular spot in this temple. Since then, this spot has been adored as a sacred spot, containing the invisible presence of the Acharya.
Around Udipi
There are four Durga temples, situated in the four corners of udupi at Kadiyali, Bailur, Kannarpady and Puttur. Situated in villages adjacent to the town are four minor shrines dedicated to Subramanya by the legendary King Rama Bhoja at Muchilagodu, Mangodu, Thangodu, and Arittgodu.
Kannarpady Shree Jaya Durgaparameshwari Temple
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Ambalpady Sri Mahakali and Janardhana Temples
Location: 4 kms from Udipi
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Kadiyali Sri Mahisha Mardini Temple
Location: 5 kms from Udipi
A 7th Century temple. The statue of Mahishamardini is in a standing posture. She has four arms. In Her upper right hand, She holds the Prayaga Chakra (the discus) and in Her upper left hand, the Shanka (conch shell). She is piercing the head of Mahishaasura, the Buffalo shaped Demon, who has fallen at Her feet, with the Trishul (Trident) held in Her lower right hand. She is pulling the tail of Mahishaasura with Her lower left hand. This emphatically portrays the helplessness of the Demon whose abdomen is bulging due to the pressure exerted by the pulling of his tail. The bearing of the Goddess in the standing posture, Her facial expression and the casual way of Her holding the weapons shows that it is but a child’s play for Her to vanquish evil. This is a sculpture of unique beauty, devoid of any ornamental trappings. One falls under Her divine spell the moment they lay eyes on Her.
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Manipal
Location: 10 kms from Udipi
1) Sri Venugopal Swamy Temple
A highly popular temple
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2) Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village
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3) Sri Indrani Panchadurga Parameshwari Temple
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4) Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Temple
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5) End point
The End Point is a beautiful viewpoint in Manipal which is one of the important tourist attractions in Manipal and gives a panoramic view of the lush green valleys near the Swarna River.
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Vadabhanda Sri Balarama Temple
Close to Malpe beach
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Malpe Beach
Location: 6 kms from Udipi town
Beach with endless stretches of Golden Sand
St. Mary’s Island
A 30 minutes boat-ride away from Udipi, here one can find unique formation of volcanic rocks which have Crystallized into columns and split into vertical Hexagonal Blocks. This is neither a swimming nor a strolling Beach. It’s a beach to be gazed and wondered at. Legend has it that Vasco da Gama landed in 1498 on one of these Islands.
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Udipi – Kollur – Jog Falls (North of Udupi)
Batte Sri Vinayaga Temple at Barkur
Location: 16 kms North of Udupi
The majestic Seeta River flows through Barkur and joins the Arabian Sea. The major highlight of the temple is the sculpture of Lord Ganesha facing towards North but leaning towards the west. You can find the idol of Lord Vinayaka enclosed with cloth around the waist and bells and plaited hair. Although the temple is visited by all kinds of devotees but drivers and vehicle owners are the most frequent visitors.
Sri Pancha lingeswara Temple at Barakur
Close to Barakur Sri Vinayaga temple
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Sri Bramhalingeshwara Temple Hosakatte Mundadi
30 kms North East of Udipi
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Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple at Mandarthi, Brahmavara
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Sri Mahishasuramardhini Temple at Neelavara
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Sri Guru Narasimha Temple at Saligrama
Location: 25 kms from Udipi
The idol of Guru Narasimha is entirely made of the sacred Saligrama stone. It is to be noted that the idol itself was never carved by anyone, but is “Swayambhu”. The name of the place “Saligrama” owns to this legend. The idol has a Shankha(conch) in one hand and a Chakra(disc) in another. It is seated in a yogic posture attributing to the name “Yogananda Guru Narasimha”. The idol is seated on a Mahaganapati yantra. The reason for this is that, Bhattacharya witnessed that in this place lions and elephants lived in harmony which is quite contradictory to their nature. As a result he called this place as “Nirvairya sthala” meaning “the place of no enemity”.
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Sri Amritheshwari temple at Kota
Location: 27 kms North of Udipi
Sri Chandika Durga Parameshwari Temple at Kumbashi
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Sri Hari Hara / Mahalingeswara Temple at Kumbashi
If you go down through the steps of Vinayaga temple, this popular Hari Hara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and also known as Mahalingeshwara temple is located. This is one of the 7 Parasurama Shrishti Kshethras, i.e., created by Sri Parasuramar. There is a small tank close to temple. People will take bath in this pond and climb steps to see Lord Ganesha.
Shri Vinayaka Temple at Kumbashi/ Anegudde
Location: About 30 kms from Udipi and 9 kms from Kundapur.
A highly popular temple situated in Kumbhashi. Anegudde means elephant (Aane) hillock (Gudde) and it is the abode of the elephant god, Sri Vinayaka. It is believed when drought hit this area sage Agasthya came here to perform yagna to please the rain god. The demon Kumbhasura tried to disrupt the yagna by troubling the sages performing the yagna. To rescue the sages Lord Ganesha blessed Bheema, the strongest among the Padavas with a sword, using which Bheema killed the demon and facilitated the completion of the yagna.
The main sanctum sanctorum contains the majestic figure of Vinayaka resplendent in silver Armour, in standing posture. Of the four arms two are “varada hasta” indicating his inclination to grant boons. Two hands point to his feet, as a means to salvation
“Moode Prasadam” (idly cooked in leaves) is the tastiest and special prasadam given here. Just check in the temple seva counters and buy coupons for it.
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Sri Vadiraja birthplace at Hoovenakere
Located at 3 kms from Anegudde, this is the birth place of the great Madwa saint Vadirajar, affectionately called as Rajaru who was born in 1480 CE.
When Sri Vagisha tIrtha visited this village he met a pious but poor and childless couple, Ramabhatta and Gowri devi. They begged him to bless them for a child. He did so, but imposed one condition, the first male child would have to be handed over to the matha for upbringing. When the couple hesitated, he gave a choice – if the child happens to born inside the house, they can keep it, otherwise they have to hand it over. They agreed to it wholeheartedly.
By the grace of God, Gowri devi became pregnant and the couple was ecstatic. They remembered their agreement and took extra care that Gowri does not leave the house. Since their house was a small hut surrounded by a small paddy field, Ramabhatta could easily work in the field while having a watch over the house.
On Sadhana dvadashi day, Ramabhatta was having his food and Gowri was performing tulasi-pooja in the backyard. She suddenly saw some cows entering the field and destroying the crops. Since this was their only source of livelihood she was very perturbed and went to the fields to chase away the cows, totally forgetting the agreement.
In her excitement she moved quite a distance from the house and suddenly developed labor pains and delivered the child in the field itself. Thus divine will prevailed in spite of all human efforts !!
The paddy field where Gowri gave birth to Sri Vadiraja is called as “Gowri Gadde” and now there is a small temple in that spot. His Vrindavan is at Sonde near Sirsi.
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Location: 35 kms from Udipi; and 4 kms from Kundapur town.
One of the 7 “Parashurama Srishti kshetras” of this region, i.e., creation of sage Parashurama. Gigantic Brahmaratha, vast Car Street and Kotitheerta, which is about 4-5 acre wide, are the specialties of the Kotilingeshwara temple.
Sri Kundeshwara Temple at Kundapura
Location: 37 kms from Udipi
The town of Kundapur was named after the Kundeswara Temple, constructed by Kundavarma, which is situated near the Panchagangavalli River and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is a black stone garbhagriha idol, which is a 4 ft high Shiva Linga. One-third of the Shiva Linga appears on a pedestal and the remaining is buried beneath it.
Sri Siddivinayaka Temple at Hattiangadi
Location: About 8 kms North-East of Kundapur
The idol of the ancient and famous Siddivinayaka temple is carved in a Saligrama stone. The trunk is bent towards the left (Edamuri). It is believed that the idol may be in standing posture. The deity’s right hand is situated inside the basement and holds a vessel full of Modakas in its left hand.
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Sri Durga Parameswari Temple at Sowkoor
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Maravanthe Beach
Location: 14 kms from Kundapura and 50 kms from Udupi on NH 17.
A picturesque and very popular place, Arabian sea on the left and Souparnika river on the right for a stretch of about 1 km makes this a unique landscape. Besides the amazing view of sea and river, this place is also known for virgin beaches. Boat ride is also available.
Shri Agasthyeshwara Temple at Kirimanjeshwar
Located at 60 kms from Udipi
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Sri Brahmi Durga Parameswari Temple at Kamalashile
Kamalashile is just about 35 kms from Kundapura.
A highly popular temple surrounded by high mountains and evergreen forests with the river Kubja flowing along its sides. Kamalashile is named after a stone Linga and has an interesting story associated with it. It is Goddess Sri Brahmi Durga Durgaparameshwari who is worshipped in the form of Linga. The Linga is also known to be a combination and convergence of two eternal powers of Goddesses Mahakali and Maha Lakshmi.
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Suparsha Cave Temple at Kamalashile
Location: About a km from the Kamalashile Sri Brahmi Durga Parameswari Temple
Kamalashile Suparsha caves has idols representing three goddesses-Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswathi and Goddess Kali.
Suparsha cave is believed to get its name from King Suparsha (also spelt as Suparshwa). In Krutha Yuga, he did meditation here to gain moksha. There is a mention of Suparsha in Valmiki Ramayana as a witness who saw Seetha’s kidnapping.
King Suparsha prayed Lord Shiva to bless him to do penance without any hurdles. Lord Shiva appoints one of his Ganas, Bhairava to permanently stay at the entrance of the cave to make sure that the King’s penance is not disturbed. At the entrance of the cave, Bhairava swamy idol is worshiped.
It is also said that lot of Rishis and Maharajas have come here to do penance and one of them being Sri Sridhara Swamiji of Varadapura. This is about 2 kms from the temple on Halli Hole road.
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Shri Shankaranarayana Temple at Shankarnarayana
Location: 25 kms East of Kundapura and 40 kms from Udipi
“Shankaranarayana” is considered as one of the seven holy places created by Maharshi Parashurama. This is one of the rare temples where we can see the sangam (confluence) of Shankara(Lord Shiva) and Narayana (Lord Vishnu).
Udbhava Murthy: The main deity of Shankaranarayana Temple is in the form of Udbhava Linga. The naturally formed lingam of Lord Shankara and Lord Narayana is one feet below the ground, inside the Garbhagudi. The devotees can only see the mirror image of the lingam. The Shankara Linga is on the right (left as seen by the devotees) and Narayana Linga on the left. While Shankara Lingam is in round shape, where as Narayana Linga is a flat one with foot prints of holy cow in it. Devotees believe that these were foot prints of Kamadhenu (holy cow) which had stood here for dripping milk on the Shankara Linga. There is water around Udbhava Linga at any time of the year. This holy water is called Suddhamrita Theertha.
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Halady
Location: 22 kms from Kundapur town.
Halady River surrounds this village to the north. The Marlu chicku is one of the deities of Halady which attracts a large number of people. Laxmi Narasimha with seven foot stone statue is another temple of attraction. The historical ‘yakshagana mela’ is also famous in Halady.
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Sri Vinayaka Temple at Guddattu
The idol of Lord Vinayaka was emerged by itself near this rock. The black stone sculpture of Lord Ganapathi is in sitting posture. The special pooja which is offered in this temple is ‘Ayurkoda Abhisheka’.
Shri Mookambika temple at Kollur
Location: 70 kms from Udipi; 35 kms North-East of Kundapura
Kollur is an important seat of Shakti worship. The temple is rich in puranic lore.
Legend goes that a Maharishi (monk) Kolan was enchanted with nature’s beauty and decided to perform a penance on a rock near the Agnitheertham. Lord Shiva, delighted with Kolan, appeared before him and blessed him. The Maharishi wished for the welfare of mankind and nothing else. The Lord, happy with Kolan, granted him his wish. He assured that a swayambu Lingam would appear for his daily worship. However, Kolan wanted to worship Devi also. So, a swarna rekha (gold line) appeared on the Lingam, signifying Shakti. Thus, Shiva and Shakti are worshipped together in the Lingam. Besides this, a unique feature is that the other Gods and Goddess of the Hindu pantheon also believed to reside in aroopa (non-form) in the Lingam. It is thus believed to be an abode of the entire celestial congregation.
It is believed that Adi Shankaracharya had a vision of Sri Mookambika Devi and installed the deity here. The legend goes that Adi Shankara mediated at Kodachadri hills and Devi incarnated before him asking for his wish. He revealed his wish to install the Devi idol in a place in Kerala to worship where he wanted. Devi agreed but put forward a challenge that she will follow Shankara and he should not look back till he reaches his destination. But to test Shankara, Devi deliberately stopped the voice of her anklets when they reached Kollur whereupon Shankara turned and looked back because of doubt. Devi then asked Shankara to install her vigraha, just as he sees her, at that very location in Kollur.
- Since Moohambigai is a God of knowledge, Vidhya pooja is very special. There will be many bhattars available and you can tell any of them to do for you. They will do it in the temple verandah. They will give prasadam (kalkandu sort of). I have a strong faith in this pooja and it had a good effect on my son.
- In the same way, Ishwarya pooja is also done
- Just behind the moolasthanam, in the inner praharam, there is a private place where Adhi Shankara used to sit for meditation / do pooja. It is a narrow and small room which is locked normally. Only when you request/ only for special people, they will open.
- The lingam in front of Moohambihai, normally covered with silver covering, is considered very powerful. You can request the priest to open it for you and show.
- There are 4 deeparadhanais in the evening, Onur, Lakshmi, Saraswathi and Durga. At the end of all, they serve Kashayam as prasadham in the night which is considered very sacred and powerful.
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Kodachadri
Location: 37 kms from Kollur
Kodachadri at an altitude of around 1800 mts can be reached only by jeeps available at Kollur. Private vehicles are not allowed. At the peak it is believed that Aadhi Shankara did meditation in the midst of forest and to substantiate the same we can find a Sarvajna Peetha, Paravatha Peetam and Ganapaty cave. After a long meditation by Aadhi Shankara, Moola Mukambika Goddess first appeared here before She stationed Herself at Kollur.
Kodachadri is a beautiful relatively unexplored hill station famed for its glorious sunrises and sunsets. The hill is covered with rain forests that are shrouded in an everlasting haze of mist. The wonderful waterfall ‘Arishina Gundi’ is another sightseeing place here. This waterfall is the point of interest nearby.
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Shirali
Location: 105 kms from Udipi
1) Mahaganapathi Mahamaya Temple
History: The deities were in Goa in the area called Golti and Naveli. On account of the hostile religious policies pursued by the Portuguese rulers around 1560 A.D., the devotees left Goa. Being unable to take with them the idols, they invoked for the ‘saanidhya’ or the presence of the deities in the silver trunk of Lord Ganesha and the face cover of the mother goddess Mahamaya and took with them. They reached Bhatkal and being unable to construct a temple immediately, kept these two symbols in a shop of a devotee, of course offering poojas etc. Later on they could construct a temple in Shirali where it stands today. Therefore, the deities are called Pete Vinayaka and Shantadurga also as they were in the ‘pete’, a town in Kannada. The temple has a unique darshan seva called, “mali”.
2) Chitrapur Saraswat Math
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Murudeshwar Temple Murudeshwara
Location: 105 kms from Udipi
This Shiva temple is built on the Kanduka Hill which is surrounded by sea on three sides. The Rajagopura is 20-storied and 237.5-feet-tall – one of the tallest. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to it. The temple is entirely modernized with the exception of the sanctum sanctorum which is still dark and retains its composure. The main deity is Sri Mridesa Linga, also called Murudeswara. The linga is believed to be a piece of the original Atma Linga and is about two feet below ground level. The Lingam is essentially a rough rock inside a hollowed spot in the ground.
There is also a huge Shiva stucco figure sitting on top of a small hillock right on the sea shore. He will be seen from a distance of 2-3 kms itself.
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Sri Maha Ganapathy Temple at Idagunji
One of the highly popular temples of Sri Maha Ganapathy
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Ram Theertha / Lakshmana Theertha
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Jog Falls
Location: 85 kms fom Mrudeshwara
The tallest water falls of India and one of the most beautiful ones
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Shri Kshetra Siganduru Chowdeshwari Temple at Sagara/ Shigandur
A highly popular temple at North of Kollur near Jog falls
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Udipi – Agumbe – Sringeri
Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple at Perdur
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Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple at Hebri
Location: 35 kms from Udipi
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Agumbe
Location: Around 25 kms from Sringeri and 50 kms from Udipi in the Udipi-Sringeri route.
Agumbe, famous for the sunset view, is among the places that receive high rainfall and is rightly called the Cherrapunji of South India. A view point balcony on top of the hill has been setup from where we can see the beautiful view of sunset in the midst of rivers. At whatever time you go, just stop by and have a glimpse of the nature’s beauty.
Agumbe also served the screening of most of the episodes of one of the most popular television serial Malgudi Days of R.K Narayan.
Sri Rishya Shringeswarar Temple at Kigga
This anicent temple located 8 kms West of Sringeri, is related to Ramayana. Sri Rishyasinger, a sage born with a horn in his head did tapas here along with his wife Shantha and unified with this main deity lingam of Sri Rishyasringeshwar who also has a horn on His head. Sage Sri Rishyasinger conducted Puthra Kameshti Yagna at Ayodhya for Dasarathar to bring Sri Rama and His brothers to the earth.
Sringeri
Location: About 95 kms East of Udipi
Sringeri is the first maţha established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the Hindu theologian and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, in the 8th century C.E
1) Shree Sharada Peetam
The ancient temple of Sri Sharada, the presiding deity of Sringeri has a glorious history that begins with the setting up of the Dakshinamnaya Peetham by Sri Shankara Bhagavatpada. Originally it was an unpretentious shrine with the Murti of Sharada made of sandalwood, installed over the Sri Chakra that Sri Adi Shankara carved on a rock. Subsequently Sri Bharati Krishna Tirtha and Sri Vidyaranya had a temple built in the Kerala style, with timber and tiled roof. Sri Bharati Krishna Tirtha substituted the sandalwood idol with the present golden idol.
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2) Shree Vidhya Shankara Temple
There are several pillars inside the Sharadha devi temple, each one belonging to a particular star. During the specific month(s) of the star, sun rays fall (only) on that particular pillar. Like this, throughout the year, sun rays fall on every pillar. It is considered very holy to feed the fishes at the river by the side of the temple.
3) Behind the Vidhya Shankara temple, Sringeri Acharya mutt is present
4) Shree Mallikarjuna Temple / Mahanikareshwara Temple
The temple is situated on top of the Mallappa Hill. The large black-stone Shiva Linga worshipped in this temple is believed to be swayambhu (self manifested). The Linga stands over the site of sage Vibhandaka’s disappearance from the mortal world and called Malahanikareswara. Sri Abhinava Nrisimha Bharati (1600-1623) drew a figure of Lord Ganesha with a piece of turmeric on a pillar. This image is called Kambada Ganapati.
The temple can be reached through 150 well laid steps. Early mornings or late evenings are ideal to be at the top.
South of Sringeri
Kudremukh
A popular leisure spot with many view points and trekking routes.
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Shree Annaporneshwari Temple at Horanadu
Location: Around 115 kms East of Udipi and 50 kms South of Sringeri
It is one of the seven popular temples around Udipi.
“Sri kshetra Horanadu ” is situated on the banks of river Bhadra in the midst of forest, green lands, and natural beauty of the western Ghats. The great deity of Adishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari prathistapana was done by his holiness Agasthya Maharishi. The prasad (food) in Horanadu Annapoorneshwari temple is considered very sacred and so don’t miss it. It is being served 3 times a day in the morning, afternoon and night.
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Kalasehwara Temple at Kalasa
Location: 6 kms South of Horanadu
Per Legend, Sage Agasthya halted at Kalasa, and got the dharshan of the wedding of Shiva Parvathi at Kailash from here. A Shiva Linga appeared out of his Kalasha, the pot, and is now called Kalaseshwara. The Linga is enshrined in a silver mandapa. The Devi in this temple is known as Sarvanga Sundari.
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Udipi – Karkala (South East of Udipi)
Karkala
Karkala is situated at about 35 kms South-East of Udupi en route Sringeri; and 52 kms. North-East of Mangalore
1) Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara) Betta
The 45-feet tall statue of Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara) is estimated to weigh 80 tons and is rendered more striking by its situation on the top of a huge granite rock, 300 feet high, on the verge of a picturesque little lake.
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2) Chaturmukha Basadi
At 1 km from the Lord Bahubali Betta, the Chaturmukha Basadi is counted amongst the most attractive Jain monuments in Karnataka. This structure located on top of a rocky hill has 108 pillars which provide support to the flat roof built by granite slabs. This site was named ‘Chaturmukh Basadi’ as it has four doorways that are located on four directions and lead visitors to the garbhagriha. Upon entering the garbhagriha, visitors will get the chance to explore statues of Suryata, Malli and Ara. Apart from standing statues, the garbhagriha has images of Yakshi Padmavati and the 24thTirthankar.
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Udipi – Mangalore (South of Udupi)
Pajaka kshetra – Madhwacharya’s birth place
Location: 15 kms South East of Udipi
Pajaka Kshetra is the birthplace of the great saint Madhwacharya (1238-1317 AD), the exponent of Dwaita Vedanta or philosophy and one of the three great Indian thinkers, Shankaracharya, Madhwacharya and Ramanuja,.
Pajaka Kshetra is situated in the foothills of Kunjarugiri. Madhwa’s house stands in the east of Kunjarugiri Hill. On this hill is situated an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, the diety who was reverred by Madhwa’s parents. One of the holy tanks created by Parashurama is situated close by into which flows the Dhanush Theertha, Gadatheertha, BanaTheertha and Parashurama Theertha. Opposite the Durga Temple is the Parashurama Betta holds a temple dedicated to Parashurama.
Madhwacharya has left back bundle of evidence of his existence. First and foremost is Udupi, the abode of Sri Krishna Temple and the Ashta Mathas a renowned centre of religion and philosophy in Karnataka. Sri Madhwacharya established both in the 13th century. The relics that adorn Pajaka include an impression of Madhwa’s feet, a stone he used to write on and a banyan tree he planted and the carving of young Madhwa overpowering the demon.
He disappeared from human sight in his 79th year while delivering a discourse on Aitareya, his favourite Upanishad at a particular spot in the Anantheswar temple just opposite the Krishna Temple at Udipi.
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Sri Durgadevi Temple at Kunjarugiri (Durga Betta)
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Sri Parasuramar Temple at Kunjarugiri
Very close to the Durga devi temple
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Danda Theertha
This place is located on the Udupi Mangalore highway. It is about 10 kms from Udupi. Upon finding Bharat Canning Company, one needs to turn left to reach this place.
This is the place where Sri Madhvacharyar studied the Vedas, under Sri Achyuta Preksha Theertha. This place also has a pond which was ‘created’ by Sri Madhvacharyar using his danda or stick.
Sri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple at Uchila
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Sri Mahalakshmi Temple at Uchila
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Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple Kunjooru
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Yellur Shri Mahathobhara Vishwanatha Temple
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Sri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple at Padubidri
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Bappanadu Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple at Mulki
Location: 30 kms from Udipi
Bappanadu means Bappa’s village and this temple was constructed by a Muslim merchant named Bappa.
One of the main Shakti worship centers in Karnataka is the Sri DurgaParameshwari temple. The main deity is in the form of a linga or a symbolic statue. One of the special features of this temple is that Muslims are also allowed to visit and accept prasad from the temple. The main sanctum has been constructed in the 14th century architectural style.
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Sri Venkataramana Temple at Mulki
Location: 32 kms from Udipi near Bappanadu
Presiding Deities : Shri Vittala, Shri Venkatraman, Shri Ugra Narasimha and Shri Bindu Madhav (the procession deity) Shri Narasimha was installed by Shrimat Vijayeendra Tirth Swamiji, the founder preceptor of Shri Kashi Math Samsthan.
Darshan Seva : Usually Darshan Seva is held on every Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday at 10:00 am. The temple has a unique record of unbroken darshan seva for the last 225 years performed by the Nayak family of Palimar, a neibhbouring village of Mulki.
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Sri Adi Janardhana Temple at Shimanthoor
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Shri Durga Parameswari temple Katteel
Location: 45 kms from Udipi and about 26 kms from Mangalore
This famous temple is one of the main Sakthi peetams. The picturesque temple is situated right in the middle of the river Nandhini in a wonderful ambience. During rainy seasons, the river Nandini flows and gushes like a python. The nature surrounding the temple is a real treat to watch during this time. Pilgrims who visit the temple during the season do not feel like leaving because of the divinely charged Temple environs and its scenic beauty.
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Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple at Mundkur
A highly popular Sakthi peetam
Shri Annapoorneshwari Temple at Hosanadu Kodyadka
The temple is situated in the Puttige village in the midst of natural beauty. It’s a vast temple in a 4 acre land. Hosanadu Kodyadka has the distinction of being the only seat of Goddess Annapoorneshwari in the Dakshina Kannada district. The other attraction of Hosanadu Kodyaka temple is 71 feet tall statue of Sanjivini Hanumanta which is under construction.
The other shrines in the temple are: Shilathirtha Mantapa, Prasanna Ganapathi, Naga, Anjaneya, Navagraha Mandira, Tulasi with Ashta Laksmi, Navadurgas, Adi Shankaracharya and Madhwacharya.
The uniqueness of Hosanadu Kodyadka temple is; it houses a zoo in the temple premises which has varieties of animals, birds, peacocks, turkeys, deer, rabbits, monkeys, stags, elephant, bull and horses. Its rare to find animals in temples other than elephants.
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Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple at Muchur
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Savirakambada Basadi (Thousand Pillars Jain Temple) at Moodabidri
Location: 30 kms North-East of Mangalore
Sri Kanteshvara Temple at Kantavara
This is located on the Padubidri Karkala road, off the Udupi Mangalore highway. After 15 kms on this road, one reaches Belmann. The next stop is Manjarapalke and a right turn here and 10 kms later, one reaches Kantavara.
This is one of the temple involved with the life of Sri Madvacharyar. Some ignorant people tried to test the strength of Sri Madhva here. They could not even move the toe of Sri Madhva! He also displayed his Laghima siddhi here by going around the temple on the back of a small boy.
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Sri Rajarajeswari Temple at Polali
Location: 15 kms North-East of Mangalore
This ancient temple in this important pilgrimage Centre attracts lots of devotees. It is believed that King Suratha got the temple constructed, installed the image and placed his own crown on the head of the image. Queen Chennammaji of Keladi visited Polali and got a grand chariot constructed for the temple. This temple has been alluded to in the Ashokan inscriptions and in the reports of the foreign travelers who visited India.
Sri Ramakrishna Tapovan at Polali
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Mangalore
Location: 62 kms South of Udipi
This is one of the 7 important kshetras (Sapta Kshetras) around Udipi.
1) Kadri Manjunath temple
This temple complex has 4 temples within and they are: Ganpathi temple, Durga temple, Ayyappa temple and the very famous Manjunatha temple.
It is believed that Parashurama who was living in Sahyadri, killed the kshathriyas who were cruel and donated the lands to Kashyapa. He prayed to Lord Shiva for a place to live. Lord Shiva assured Parashurama that if he performed a penance at Kadali kshethra, Lord Shiva would reincarnate as Manjunatha for the betterment of the world. As per Shiva’s orders Parashurama threw his axe into the sea and created a place for his penance. Yielding to Parashurama’s prayers Lord Shiva appeared to him as Manjunatha along with Goddess Parvathi and stayed at Kadri for the betterment of the world. As per the orders of Manjunatha the sapthakoti manthras become the seven theerthas.
There is a perennial water stream believed to be from Badhrinath flowing in a good quantity. You can take this water and do the abhishegam yourself for Sivan nearby. It’s a practice to hoist the 40 feet Garuda to the 62 feet tall flagpole during the annual fair. The other places to visit around the temple are Udhbhava Linga, Akshaya pond, the 5 feet tall statue of Thrilokeshwara and Deepasthamba.
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2) Shri Mangaladevi Temple
The place name Mangalapura (now Mangalore) owes its origin to the temple of Mangaladevi. Situated in Bolar about 3 kms from Hampankatta (the heart of the city), the temple has its roots into the ninth century.
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3) Sri Gokarnatheswar temple at Kudroli
This is a beautiful, rich and colourful modern day temple.
4) Shree Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple
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Nara Hari Betta at Bantwal
Location: It is situated 25 Kms. from Mangalore in Bantwal.
This Shiva temple is historically known as a place where Nara and Hari, incarnations of Lord Vishnu were supposed to have performed the penance. This hill top temple is also known for its lyrical ponds, which are in the shape of Shanka (Conch), Chakra (Wheel), Gadha (Heavy Weapon) and Padma (Lotus), the weapons of Vishnu. Taking a holy dip in these ponds on the day of Karthik Somvar is considered to be sacred according to the Hindu mythology.
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Karinjeshwara Temple at Karinje Bantwala
Location: 35 km East of Mangalore and 14 km from Bantwal.
This is a “not to be missed” hill temple in a beautiful location.
Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple at Puttur
45 kms South-East of Mangalore
Shree Sadashiva Rudra Temple, Surya, Ujire
Even though the temple is called Sadashiva Rudra Devasthana, it is popular and famous as “ SURYA” Temple. Surya Temple has a history dating back to the 13th Century. Mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple has got a unique tradition of offering clay sculptures to God.
Dharmasthala
Location: 62 kms East of Mangalore
1) Sri Manjunatha Swamy (Shiva) Temple
This is one of the 7 important kshetras (Sapta Kshetras) around Udipi.
Dharmasthala represents religious tolerance wherein caste, creed and faith of pilgrims are no bars. For here, the Jain Theerthankara is worshipped on the same consecrated grounds as the native Daivas and Lord Manjunatha (Lord Shiva). The priests are Vaishnavite Brahmins and the guardian of the temple is Heggade, a Jain by faith – altogether forming a confluence of faiths that harmonize in belief of the Omnipotent.
2) Bahubali Betta
The 39 feet tall single granite statue of Lord Bahubali is installed on a hill.
Sri Kokkada Maha Ganapathi Temple at Sowthadka
Location: 15 kms South of Dharmasthala with a 30 mins journey.
One of the very popular temples of Maha Ganapathy. The main attraction is Lord Ganesha is sitting on a small elevated place amidst the green nature in open space without any roofs and walls. So there is no restriction for worship time.
“Southe” means cucumber in Kannada and “Adka” means meadows. People grew cucumbers in the meadows and offered the same to Lord Ganapati and hence its called as Sowthadka.
Free food is available from 12 to 2-30. The famous sevas performed here is Avalakki PanchaKajjaya Seva (Beaten rice, jaggery, banana mixed prasadam) and RangaPooje. You can see a lot of cows here. It’s a custom here to share the prasadam with cows also.
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Kukke
Location: 105 kms South East of Mangalore. Subramanyaroad at Netanna is the nearest railway station which is about 12 kms from the temple.
1) Sri Subramanya Temple
This is one of the 7 important kshetras (Sapta Kshetras) around Udipi.
The God Subrahmanya is worshipped for His divine power as a snake as the epics relate that the divine serpent Vasuki and other snakes found safety under God Subrahmanya. It is famous for Sarpa Samsakara or Sarpa Dosha.
The temple lies on the banks of the river Kumaradhara. One has to take a holy dip in the waters of Kumaradhara and enter the courtyard of the temple from behind to view the idol. There is silver covered Garuda pillar positioned to shield the devotees from the poisonous flames from the breath of the snake God Vasuki.
Shrines inside:
- Kukke Linga: To the west of inner sanctum there is a cluster of Lingas known as Kukke Lingas. The Lingas were kept in basket.
- Kala Bairava Devaru: The shrine of Lord Bairava is situated at the southern side of the inner sanctum.
- Umamaheshwara: This image can be found in the north eastern side of the main sanctum. The images of Soorya, Ambika, Vishnu and Ganapathi are also found here.
- Hosoligamma: The shrine of Hosoligamma lies to the southern side of the main sanctum. The images of Soorya, Ambika, Vishnu and Ganapathi are also found here.
- Sringeri Mutt: This mutt is situated to north east of the main sanctum in the outer quadrangle. Chandramauleshwara is the main deity of this temple.
- Ballalaraya Vigraha: This statue of Ballala King can be found while entering the main temple. It is believed that Subrahmanya was once the capital of Ballala King.
- Darpana Theertha: A tributary of Kumaradhara flows in front of the outer quadrangle of the main temple. It is believed that a mirror (Darpana) and an Akshaya patra (Kopparige with full of gold jewels) happened to come floating down from mountain and the same was collected by temple authority. There is a beautiful garden on the river bank.
- Sri Subrahmanya Mutt: This Mutt belonging to the Dwaitha tradition, situated to the south east of outer quadrangle of the Temple. It is belived that Sri Madwacharya made his brother Vishnuteerthacharya, his disiple and gave this Mutt. The present sheer of this Mutt is Sri Sri Sri Vidyaprasanna Theertha Swamiji. Now Mutt runs an educational Institution provides value based education at Bilinele. Kukke shri Abhaya Ganapathi Temple, Sri Vanadurga DeviTemple, Somanatha Temple and Samputa Narasimha Temple are also managed by the Mutt.
- Samputa Narasimha: This Temple is situated in the south eastern side of the main sanctum. It is believed that the image of this God is handed over to Madvacharya by Shree Veda Vyasa. This temple belongs to Shree Subrahmanya Mutt.
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2) Uttaradi Mutt
This Mutt is situated just in front of the temple on the northern side of car street.
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3) Sri Adhi Subrahmanya Temple
A road on the northern side of the main Gopuram leads to Adi Subrahmanya. 0.35 KM of walk will take us to Adhi Subrahmanya temple. One can see a great Valmmika (anthill) in the sanctum.
A Northward road in front of the temple towards the bathing ghat on the Kumaradhara river takes us to many temples and sacred spots in the following order:
4) Sri Subrahmanya Matha/ Samputa Narasimha Matha
One of the Ashta Mathas of Udipi, this was established by Sri Madhwacharya himself. He appointed his poorvashrama younger brother Sri Vishnu teertha as the first Peetadhipati of this Matha.
When Sri Madhvacharya visited Badarinath, he was presented eight saligrama shilas known as ‘Vyasa mushti’, by Sri Vedavyasa devaru. Six of these saligramas are presently being worshipped in this matha.
Along with the Vyasamushtis, Sri Vedavyasa devaru also gave Madhva a Narasimha saligrama, which is said to be very powerful. Madhvacharya placed this Narasimha saligrama in a box (samputa), along with 22 Lakshmi Narayana shilas and 5 Vyasamushti shilas. (only one Vyasamushti shila is worshipped outside the box)
Although the Narasimha saligrama is worshipped daily, it is always kept inside the box, except for bathing. Only the Matadhipati of this matha can open this box and touch the saligrama inside. Nobody else is allowed to see this Deity.
5) Sri Kashikatte Ganapathi Temple
This is situated at around 500 meters from the main temple. Here temples of Ganapathi and Anjaneya are seen. It is believed that the idol of Ganapathi found here is very ancient and installed by sage Narada
6) Biladwara Garden and Vasuki cave
This is located at about 200 meters from Kashikatte Ganapathy temple and 750 meters from the main temple en route Kumaradhara bathing ghat. It is said that Vasuki (Serpentking) lay hiding in this cave in order to escape from Garude. It is an ancient cave surrounded by a beautiful garden.
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7) Sri Abhaya Mahaganapathi Temple
It is situated at around 200 meters from Biladwara Garden and around 1 km from the main temple en route Kumaradhara bathing ghat. It is one of the biggest monolithic statues of Ganapathi with a height of about 21 feet. The architecture of the shrine is in Nepali style.
8) Sri Vanadurga Devi Temple
This temple is situated next to the Abhaya Ganapathi temple. This has been renovated recently with specially designed red stones in traditional style.
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9) Kumaradhara river Bathing Ghat
This is located at around 2 kms from the main temple.
A holy river sanctifies this pilgrim center. It originates from Kumaraparvatha. As a natural charmer, the river cascades down great height and muters lush vegetation of the region. Its journey links with Nethravathi, a holy river of Dakshina Kannada district and joins Arabian Sea. As the river flows over the rocks and thick forest areas it is sure that all the skin diseases will be cured if pilgrims take bath in this river.
Note: As the river is very deep and flows very fast one has to take extreme care while taking bath.
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10) Sri Somanatha Temple at Agrahara
This ancient temple is situated on the left bank of Kumaradhara at around 2 KM far from main temple and about 1 km from the bathing ghat. This place is also called Panchami Theertha.
11) Sri Subramanya Math Brindhavana Sannidhi
It is located next to Somanatha Swamy temple. Here, Swamijis of Shree Subrahmanya Mutt are entombed and about 16 tombs of Swamijis are found here.
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12) Sri Basaveshwara Temple Kulkunda
The temple is located at around 3 kms from the main temple and about 1 km from the bathing ghat en-route Mangalore.
Kumaraparvatha (Pushpagiri)
This mountain lies to the east of the Kukke Subramanya temple.. It is around 15 Km. Journey from the temple but there is no perfect road to go there. However one can go there on the existing footpath. At a distance of 8 Km from the temple one comes across a place called Girigadde. Here a family lives which will provide food to the visitors on prior intimation. From this place onwards the way becomes very steep and rises diagonally. The view from the top of this mountain is enchanting. Nevertheless, the mountain peak is worth seeing at all costs.
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Sakleshpur – Yedakumari trekking
Sakleshpur – Yedakumari – Subramanya road is the picturesque trekking route passing through the clip of mountains in the Bangalore – Mangalore train route. The trek starts at about 12 kms from Subramanya near the Subramanya road railway station. It is the saga of modern engineering in laying train track built around early 1970s with 56 tunnels, some are half a kilometre long.
Sakleshpur, situated in the Bangalore-Mangalore highway is well connected by bus and train from bangalore. You can go to Donigal, about 5 kms from Sakleshpur, catch the train track and start the trek to Yedakumari and can end the trek here or vice versa.
Sri Hari Hareshwara Temple at Harihara
A small but mythologically significant place of worship, Harihareshwara temple is situated 8 KM South of Subrahmanya town. It is the abode of both Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara) A panoramic view of the Western Ghat can be seen if you stand in front of this Temple.
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Some useful links:
https://shivallibrahmins.com/category/tulunaadu-temples/
Raju's Temple Visits 
You have presented the information temples around Udipi and Mangalore with maps and other links. Thanks Sir.
V.good job. You can also add Hiriadka Sree Veerabadra swami temple.
Thank you for the very informative and well written blog. I intend to travel to to “Sapta Kshetram” with my old parents. Given the fact that they are old i don’t intend to pack too much in a day and also only the important ones i will be self driving. would like to get your comments on my plan, day one we reach Subramanya from bangalore, have darshan of the temple and halt there. next day -day 2 i intend to drive to Darmastala, and then to Kateel and then end at Udupi after the temple visit. day 3 i plan the trip to Sringeri and Horanadu and return to Udupi by night. Day 4 we intend to do Kollur, Murdeshwarn and return to Udupi. Day 5 on way to bangalore have darshan of Mangaladevi in Mangalore.
Can you comment on the plan.
I would only ask to fit in the following temples wherever possible:
Saligrama Sri Guru Narasimha Temple
Shri Anegudde Vinayak Temple at Kumbashi
Kodachadri (u have to go in jeep from Kollur – ur parents may or may not be able to visit but a must visit place)
Sri Maha Ganapathy Temple at Idagunji
All are listed in my blog
Thank you for the inputs i will keep your suggestions in mind
Dear Mr. Venkat,
I am Sridher from Nanganallur who had been to some of the above mentioned places. I am providing you the details of one by Name; Rachna Travels Mr. Vijayendra: 09902266800. We had a good service from them and Mr. Vijayendra is a native of mangalore and can help you chalk out our tour plan.
Wishing you and your Family Good Darshan and advance New Year Greetings.
raju sir we are thinkg of visting on 19.12 .14 Kukke ( we will be in kukke on 20th evening ) and our puja in Kukke is on 20th morning at 7 and by 10 am on 20th 12.14 we want to leave for mangalore back to mumbai. can u pl write to me on mail at venkat_statebank@rediffmail.com whether if we take a vehilce from Mangalore canwe go to Kukke and from Kukke to Udipi , sringeri , Dharmsthala and Kollur devi. we may not be able to cover all religious places. . I want to know whther by car it willbe difficult. pl help
cs Venkat
Dear Sir,
I am from Malaysia. Have been coming for regular pilgrimage to India for past 20 years and yet have only seen a fraction of your great and wonderful temples. Most overseas devotees only visit the famous temples in Madurai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur etc. But for each trip that I make, I refer to “Raju’s temple visits” to plan which temples to go to. I have already seen many of the Tirunelveli and Kumbakonam/Thanjavur temples that are located deep in the villages. Even the drivers do not know where the temples are located and have to seek directions on the way. I find these temples to be very peaceful and we get good darshan away from the crowds. The temple priests are also not demanding and take the time to explain the history of the temple and the legends. Raju Sir’s website is a very useful guide. My thanks to him and may God bless him to continue the good work. Thank you, Sir.
Very nice to know that Madam and also thanks very much for letting me know this.
Dear Sridhar, thanks for the highly informative blog. so nice of you for that vivid description of pilgrim centers. Regards-BSRao
DEAR SRI RAJU, IAM VERY HAPPY TO SEE THIS. GOOD INFORMATION.
BETTER TO COVER ALL THOSE PLACES FROM MANGALORE. WHAT ABOUT GOKARNA,MURUDESHWARA
(BEACH ALAYAM).GOD BLESS YOU.INFORMATIVE, VERY GOOD. BYE. M.K.RAO
I am from Coimbatore and planning to visit udupi, kollur, subramanya, srigeri, horanadu, dharmasthala, katil, mangaladevi and some beach etc.. in 3 days. kindly suggest a round trip from mangalore and ends with mangalore.
Respected Raju Sir,
Thanks for the excellent information provided. We are 11 of us planning to visit Udipi/Kollur/Kattel/Sringeri/Horanadu/Dharmasthala/ Kukke/Mangalore by Jan 2014 2nd week end for 3days. If possible kindly suggest a coverage plan from Mangalore. Hope my request is not toomuch. We are travelling from Chennai Mylapore.We wish to camp at Mangalore as suggested by some friends of ours. Should you have any advise or suggestions please let know.
Regards
R.Sridher.Nanganallur.
the details u wrote on kollur like Ambal walking behind Adi Sankara actually took place in sringeri hearing the anklets stop at the place Sarada Temple stands Ambal is Sarada incaranation of Saraswathi, Kigga Temple is Samadhi place of father of rishyasinga’s father, where one prays sincerely for want of rains and there are lots of miracles take place
recently i visited the places it is very nice.i covered all the major places in 4 days
excellent but only informative. Can be improved with the pariculars of Tel nos, guest houses etc which will be of grest help to new tourists like me. Thanks for providing useful information.
Very usefull for pilgrimage in south kannada
The description on Dharmasthala should have been more elaborate, I feel. The visiting devotee can have accommodation in the many guest houses almost free. Thousands of pilgrims are given food both the times in ‘leaves’ made of plantain trunks. The kitchen is worth looking again and again. Rice is cooked by paasing steam over rice stored in appropriate containers. The place is clean, so called ;spic and span;. The tall statue of a Jain Monk and the automobile museum and the netravati river bathing ghat a bout 2 km away are worth mentioning.
Krishnamoorthy
Dear Mr.Raju,
A wonderful piece of information for all devotees. NOthing better will be available in any of the websites. Thanks for the narration of each temple.I am yet to visit most of the temples cited.I will try to cover in my future visits to Mangalore and U dipi areas. Pranams.
K.Sankaranarayanan,
Mumbai
Sir, it’s very informative. I’ve visited most of the temples. thank u sir for the posting.
Dear Raju Sir,
I once again declare that you are the Real Guide for all devotees to help to know the details of the many temples not only in TN but also in other states of India. Also you create a intention to go to this temples and help to get the grace of the Lord. I wish you all the best in your endeavor.
Dear raju,indeed a wonderfull spiritual tour one should not miss to visit these temple.
Your narration and stala purana makes one happy and have darshan of god with more bhakti and respect towards of god .
May god bless you.
I am sure who ever vist these places they wil get peace,traquilty and dhanyata bhava and utmost happines
have seen sringeri, horranaddu, udipi,murudeshwara.yet to see gokarna, malpe.ur description was so interesting i feel time to make a trip.thank u sir
Thanks madam
my mail id: rsmadhavan@yahoo.com
sethumadhavan
To M/s Revathi Chari
Thanks Raju Sir for the wonderful coverage. Could you please post the photos of these temples? Are you planning for travelogue about this trip?
I’ve visited many of these temples just before I started writing this blog. So I don’t have any photos and I don’t intend to write any travelogue as well.
You forgot to mention about Gokarna which is 10,000 years old, found in Avesta Litterateurs and Ramayana and Mahabharatha.
Please meet Mr.Hegde at gokarna Temple who will help you.
There is a place called Half moon beach, where old Mata was located, the stones for constructing big temple at Tanjore were lifted from here, this is also identified as birth place of Hanuman. This is a place which has lots of herbals and sea shore.
excellent coverage – we visited last year december to this region. specially Shri Anegudde Vinayak Temple and Sri Siddivinayaka Temple at Hattiangadi are not to be missed. god bless you sir.
Revered brother,
I had the blessings of visiting these places except one during my employment in Kottayam in early 1970 travelling from kottayam to Mangalore and from there the above places .It is particular to mention here that visited the temple with my mother of course my wife, daughter and son also accompanied me.
What a previlege to read your pilgrimage article.
When I was contemplating to lead a life in my twilight days this article inspire me to move faster in my decision. My ultimate choice is to locate any good Sr citizen Home (Paid one ,no charity) at Sringeri and settle and strive to find a answer for ATMA GNANAM. I AM IN MY LATE 60 S with mind and body healthy wife and the same two kids who accompanied is very good with high moral and character,
I seek good friend who will be able to help me to accomplish my wish
SETHUMADHAVANR
Pranams Sir
Please refer http://www.scsf.in senior citizens home at Sringeri walkable distance from Sringeri temple with sophisticated facilities – only paid at various tariff rates Shanthi Sadan, The home is only for vegetarians run by
Professionals with philanthrophic mind. All facilities aminities required for Hindu Seniors are available.
Home is blessed by Shringeri Acharyas many times.
The Home will be highly Brahminical,Religious
Seeking Your Blessings
R Swaminathan
Congratulations for presenting yet another travelogue on the temples around Mangaluru and Udupathi (Udupi) — Naagarazan
An excellent coverage; you have left no place. I just returned from such a trip and had the good fortune of darshan at all places. I wish I had seen this posting earlier, so that I could have enjoyed better !
May God bless you for your services !
Excellent coverage in the service to God. Blessings to you to live long and continue this service. V.Dhandapany.
The author has done a very good work to present the information in an organized manner. Keep the good work going.
I had been to only Sringeri and not to other places. However,
I am thankful to you Sir for giving a very useful and informative
data for guidance.
Balasubramanian
As is usual the article is very informative.I had been to some of the temples some 2 years ago.Had this article come earlier I would have seen them all.What a chance I missed.I would appreciate if you could lay out the route so as to see the places by way of a map. Thanks
T.R.Subramanian navi mumbai
i have visited almost all these temples.the temple at sringeri is real the sunrays fall on each pillar every month as per the zodiac sign .it is wonder engineering skill to build like that centering the movements of the sun.
the horanadu temple is a must see esp in the evening harathi,with glittering deity full of gold and the cool weather is one to feel and enjoy.
in dharmasthala the crowd are so huge when i went it took hours.the cooking kitchen is something very good and hundreds getting fed in no time is something to be seen.
there is another place HOSANADU which is again annapoorna devi temple a quiet and serene atmosphere most helpful people there.
there is another ganesh temple near mangalore on the highway itself which is excellant for the hospitality and poojas there.
kollur is another very good temple but not maintained well.
kukke subramany temple is good for its serene atmosphere and maintained verywell,no hassles for darshan.
murudeswar temple is very huge/tall gopuram on the beach very good one.