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From Udipi Krishna temple we reached Mangalore Mangaladevi temple it was almost closing time of the temple . Mangalore was named as Mangalapuram after the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi, the presiding deity of the Mangaladevi Temple. It was modified to Mangalore by the British. But somehow the keralites have retained the old name. Puram means ‘area of land’ or having the same meaning of ‘uru’ or ‘ooru’ in Tamil or Kannada. As the history says that the land got it’s name from the deity Mangaladevi, the literal translation would be ‘the land of Mangaladevi’ which can be called ‘Mangaluru’ in Kannada and Tamil and in Malayalam, it would be Mangalapuram. Mangaladevi Temple is built in Kerala style of architecture. In fact, most temples in Tulu Nadu (Mangalore side) are constructed in this design. The shrine consists of a sanctum and many other small shrines housing other gods and goddesses. The main sanctum houses the idol of Mangaladevi who is in a sitting posture. The whole shrine is main...

On the third day of our Mangalore trip being in RNS residency near by Murudeeswara temple , we once again had the dharshan of the Lord Shiva and after breakfast we started to Gokarna  Brahma Muraari Surarchita Lingam Nirmala Bhaashita Sobhitha Lingam Janmaja Dhukha Vinaasaha Lingam Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam A verse from linghastakam. Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam, which is worshiped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods. It is pure and resplendent, and destroys sorrows arising out of birth and death. Gokarna is a ancient temple town and center for Sanskrit studies.  It is located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka State. Gokarna means ” Cow’s Ear “- It is believed that Lord Shiva has emerged from the ear of a cow. This town lies between the rivers Gangavali and Agnashini and situated along the Karwar coast by the Arabian Sea. The Mahabaleshwar temple at Gokarna is respected as a Shaiva pilgrimage centre than a tourist destination and as im...

The second day of our Mangalore spiritual tour we visited Kateel Sri Durga Parameshwari  first , then it was a 45 minutes travel to Hosanadu Annapurneshwari temple which is near to mudbidre, around 6km from mudbidre. In this temple a main Pooja @12pm is being performed everyday after that prasada will be served to all devotees at free of cost. The temple has a huge complex in front after entering the temple arch With a 65 feet huge Lord Hanuman statue welcomes you , Purandaradasa statue , colourfull idols of Radha Krishna, Goddess Durga and a huge rotating granite ball . It has gowshala and temple elephant deer and rabbit a mini zoo infact . Very famous temple spread over big area. Not an historical temple but the one built during our time by an ardent devotee of the Goddess by name Sri Jayarama Hegde. The entire temple surroundings are maintained clean and neat. Staff and priests are very helpful and courteous. The presiding deity is Goddess Annapoorneshwari who bestows ...

This temple is located in the heart of Mangalore. This is one of the ancient temples . From Kukke Subramanya after having lunch we reached this temple by 5 pm . 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 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 . The chief deity of this temple is Manjunatha, which incorporates a Shiva linga. The statue of Lokeshwara in the seated position with three faces and six arms is tipped t...

Located in Karnataka, this magnificent shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Murudeshwar temple is located in Kanduka hill which is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on 3 sides.  This temple boasts of the second highest statue of Lord Shiva in the world, and the sheer magnanimity of the statue will fill you with a sense of awe. The main temple’s entrance, also called the ‘Gopura’ stands at 123 feet and you can witness the breathtaking view of the Shiva statue from the top of the Gopura. It’s a 18 stories Gopura lift facilities are there they charge Rs. 20 per head . Lift facilities start from 9am till 6 pm only . We reached from Kollur Mookambigai by 5pm  to this temple, first opted for lift facility as it is said to be operated till only 6 pm, saw from the top view of the highest Lord Shiva statue sitting admist Arabian sea. Then had dharshan of the lord inside the temple .Spent some time in the beach and stayed in RNS residency . Morning once again we had the dharshan of the Lo...

The first temple we visited during our Mangalore spiritual tour is Sri Dharmasthala. We stayed in BNS residency Mangalore. We started after having our breakfast . It's about 77 kms from Mangalore to Dharmasthala. We reached in 2 hours by the time we reached it was about 10.30 am it was little drizzling . It's in the state of karnataka at a distance of about 120 kms from Udupi . This Temple on the banks of the Netravati River is called Manjunatheshwaralayam. The temple was built in the 10 BC Anyone having unreasonable court cases will get resolve if they visit and pray before this Swami. That is the power if belief that prevails strong vibrations at this place. The Jains established the Moolavirat in the temple. For more details  Amidst the piety and frolic of the temple town of Dharmasthala, situated at a kilometer from the Manjunatha temple and led by a beautiful pathway, is the majestic shrine of lord Bahubali standing at a height of 39-feet.  This shrine ...

From  Dharmasthala we went to Kukke Subramanya. The distance was about 45 km and it took 2 hours for us to reach . In this temple Kartikeya is worshipped as Subramanya , lord of all serpents. The epics relate that the divine serpant Vasuki and other serpents found refuge under Subramanya when threatened by the Garuda. Kukke Subrahmanya, one among the seven holy places created by Parashurama is mythologically and historically famous for “Nagaradhane”. Residing with Vasuki, God Subramanya showers his divine grace on devotees as the presiding deity of the Kshetra. It is also called “Guptha Kshetra”. “Mruthika Prasada” given here is regarded as sacrosanct. The devotees believe that the holy bath in the Kumaradhara Thirtha and Madesnana eradicate dreaded diseases like leprosy. Diseases related to skin, the devotees firmly believe, get cured here. God Subrahmanya has earned an honorific title “Annadana Subbappa”. Thousands of devotees receive Annadana everyday here ....

This temple is situated in Kudroli area (about 5 km from the City Bus Stand) in the city of Mangalore. . It is dedicated to Gokarnanatha, a form of Lord Shiva. Built in 1912, is one of the main attractions of Mangalore. Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple is a unique Temple built by Sri Narayana Guru, the saint and social reformer from Kerala, and is the only one in Karnataka by Guru. The reformist Narayana Guru installed this temple for the Billava community, who were prohibited the entry to other Temples. Gokarnanatheshwara, Lord Shiva, is the main deity. The main Temple is surrounded by the smaller Temples for Mahaganapathi, Subramanya, Shaneeshwara, the Navagraha, Annapoorneshwari and Anandabhairava. One should visit this temple during evenings in illumination the temple glows like gold . The whole temple seemed to be glittering in gold at the entrance a huge Lord Hanuman Saibaba and Lord Shiva pariwar were there and huge golden doors . Gitopadesham elephants and Poorna kumbham ...

Sri Durga Parameshwari temple Kateel. The temple is around 25Km away from Mangalore .  This temple does not close from morning to evening. You can have the dharshan of the Goddess even in the afternoon. We went in the morning of our second day of Mangalore spiritual trip.  The deity is very powerful and believed to full-fill our wishes. This temple is a great source of positive energy. Kateel (Kati) means in the middle, as it is situated in the middle of Kanakagiri and Pavanje . The river Nandini flows below the temple. It is also called as boat shaped temple. If you visit the temple in rainy season you will feel as if the temple is like a boat floating in the river Nandini . As per legends demon Arunasura got the boon that he cannot be killed by man, Women, Trimurthi or any living being with two or four legs. He got this boon because he got upadesha of Gayathri mantra from Jabali Maharishi , since then he was constantly reciting The Gayathri mantra, he became very powerful ev...

Kollur Mookambika Temple - source of all powers . This temple we saw on the second day of our Mangalore spiritual trip after visiting Kateel Durga Parameshwari .  Shri Mookambika is one of the most legendary shrines for Hindus in India. It is the only temple that is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi and believed to be created by Parashurama. Parvathi Maa temple is located exactly on the banks of the perennial river Souparnika, that runs close to the foot hills of the Western Ghats. River Sauparnika has its attribute to the eagle called Suparna, that did penance in this bank and attained salvation. The history of Kollur Mookambika temple states that, there lived a demon named Kaumasura who was unleashing a reign of terror upon all the gods with his special power given by Lord Shiva. When all the gods were trying their best to stay away from his vicinity, Guru Shukracharya brought good news to the gods, that this demon would face death by a woman, that is Goddess Parvathi Devi. ...