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:: KARNATAKA - TEMPLES

Shri Vedavyasa Samputa Narasimha, Subrahmanya Kshetra : It is said that the Vedavyasa Samputa and the image of Lakshmi Narasimha handed over to Shri Madhvacharya by Shri Vedavyasa are of paramount importance. It is said that Ganapathy had been installed and worshiped in this shrine in olden days. But now the idol of Ganapathy is in the inner Mantapam of the shrine of Shri Subrahmanya.

Shree Vishnumurthy Temple in Kulai, Mangalore : As per the opinion of Shri Gururaj Bhatt, a well-known archeologist and historian in South Kanara, the age of the statue dates back to 600 years. Initially, there was no temple complex, but Mr. Venkatramana Hebbar, found a small shrine in ruining stage midst of shrubs and forest resident, around 1911.

Sri Kshethra Bappanadu, Mulki : This temple is situated in the banks of Shambhavi River at Bappanadu village of Mulki town. It is 29 K.M. north to Mangalore along the National Highway No.17. The main deity of the temple is Goddess Shree Durgaparameshwari. Bappanadu means Bappa's village and as per the legend Bappa a Muslim merchant is supposedly responsible for the temple construction. Annual festival (Brahma Rathotsava) of the temple falls in the month of April. Bappanadu Dolu (a percussion drum) is well known and there is a large drum that is kept in the side of the temple.

Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple, Kateel: Kateel is a sacred place for Hindus in Dakshina Kannada. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga Parameshwari. The holy temple is situated in the middle of a sacred river. The temple is surrounded by panoramic scenes and fascinating greeneries. The devotees get overwhelmed with pious emotions when they glance at the flowing water in the river, which embraces all around the lower layer of the temple. Kateel is 29 K.M. distances from Mangalore city.

Shri Kshethra Polali: Puliapura is its Sanskrit name. In Kannada this is called Polali. It is believed that King Suratha got the temple constructed, installed the image and placed his own crown on the head of the image. This is an ancient temple. This temple has been alluded to in the Ashokan inscriptions and in the reports of the foreign travelers who visited India. Queen Chennammaji of Keladi visited Polali and got a grand chariot constructed for the temple.

Shree kshetra kudupu, Shree Ananthapadmanabha Temple :Main deity Lord Anantha Padmanabha in the main sanctum is faced towards west. Naga Bana (place of serpent deity) though situated in eastern portion of the temple it is also faced towards west. There are more than three hundred of Serpent Idols in this Naga Bana. Holy pond Bhadra Saraswathi Thirtha is situated left side of the temple

Shri Mookambika Kshetra, Kollur :The installation of the idol at Mookambika temple has a history as ancient as about 1200 years. As suggested by Rani Chennammaji, the feudal lord by name Halugallu Veera Sangayya has covered the inside of the temple with stone. When we look at the temple structure, we find the sanctorum, then entrance hall and then the Lakshmi Mantapa. There are four pillars at Lakshmi Mantapa and on upper portion of each of these pillars, we find beautifully carved images of various gods.

Udupi Shri Krishna Temple : Udupi is famous for its Sri Krishna Mutt, which though small is quite beautiful. There is no front door to this mutt. Instead there is a window through which once could always get the darshana of the idol from outside the mutt. The main entrance to the Mutt is on the southern side. As one enters, on the right side there is a tank called the Madhwa Pushkarani.

Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala : Sri Veerendra Heggade, the present head of Dharmasthala, born in 1948 is the living example of the intense devotion to Dharmasthala - the hallmark of his noble ancestors. In less than three decades, since he assumed responsibilities in 1968, he has carried his heritage to greater heights. Not only by continuing to protect the essence of the Kshetra. But also by achieving remarkable progress in his service to mankind. The influence that the temple Dharmasthala wields over the adjoining areas is immense, legal disputes of the most serious nature being resolved by the word of the Heggade, which the parties may reject or disobey only at their peril.

Masjid Zeenath Baksh :The Masjid Zeenath Baksh, which is known to be Jumma Masjid, Mangalore is a historical mosque constructed in seventh century by Muslim Arab Traders. When the traditional treasons and repulsive rebellions were in active competition between one section of the society and the other, in the coastal belt of then South Kanara and Malabar Districts, due to different castes and creeds, the message of Islam entered this soil to spread Love, Peace and Creedless brotherhood.

Sri Subrahmanya Kshethra : It has been learnt from books and legends that Subrahmanya used to be called Kukke Pattana in the past. In the 'Shankara Vijaya' Anandagiri observed that Sri Shankaracharya camped here for a few days during his religious expedition. Shankaracharya referred to this place as 'Bhaje Kukke Lingam' in his 'Subrahmanya Bhujangaprayata Stotram' makes the above evidence all the more convincing. Moreover, the Sringeri Mutt situated to the north of this temple is ancient enough to be an eloquent proof to the above fact.