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Mangalore, Udupi, Murudeshwara, Idagunji & Yana

Mangalore, Udupi, Murudeshwara, Idagunji & Yana –

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Om gam idagunji ganapathaye namaha

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Gaṇesha mythologically is the son of Lord Śiva and Pārvati and the elder brother of Skanda. Gaṇesha - which means — gaṇa = category + iśa = lord. So “lord-of-categories” and he represents wisdom since we think and organize our memories and experiences according to mental categories. So he is the embodiment of the cognitive power of jñāna-shakti. Following are the most Ancient Vinayaka Temples in India.

Sri Swayambhu Vinayaka Swamy Temple-Kanipakam, Andhra Pradesh, India

The deity sits in the well which is always full of water and legend says that the idol was found when three brothers dug a well to provide water to their farm fields.

Sri Swayambhu Vinayaka Swamy Temple

Shri Siddhi Vinayak Temple-Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Siddhivinayak is well known as "Navsacha Ganapati" or "Navasala Pavanara Ganapati" ('Ganapati bestows whenever humbly genuinely prayed a wish'). The inner roof of the sanctum is plated with gold, and the central statue is of Ganesha.

Shri Siddhi Vinayak Temple

Dodda Ganapathi Temple-Basavanagudi, Karnataka, India

Popularly known as Shakthi Ganapathi and Satya Ganapathi, the statue here at the temple is said to have grown to its present size on its own. Constructed by Kempegowda I and he found a stone with engraving of Lord Ganesha on it while he was out for a walk. He then ordered sculptors to carve the idol of Ganapathi from a single stone.

Dodda Ganapathi Temple 

Kurudumale Ganesha Temple-Kurudumale, Mulbagal, Karnataka, India

Kurudumale Ganesha Temple has a 13 and a half foot Ganesha idol installed within its walls. Said to be very powerful, the deity is visited by people before the commencement of a new job or new phase of their life. To read more click the below link

Kurudumale Ganesha Temple

Sri Vigneswara Swamy Temple-Ainavilli, Andhra Pradesh, India

Vyasa Maharishi, during his journey to the south, had installed the idol of the son of the Paravathi at this place named as the “Shri Siddhi Vinayaka”. The temple of Vinayaka stands with idol facing south with two gopurams and gates. To read more click the below link

Sri Vigneswara Swamy Temple

Sri Ganapathi Temple-Honnavara, Karnataka, India

The image of Ganesha in dvibhuja style with two arms and is standing on a stone slab with the right hand holding a lotus bud, and modak sweet in the other hand. Idagunji is part of a temple circuit of six Ganesha temples along India's western coast. To read more click the below link

Sri Ganapathi Temple

Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple-Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The temple was built under Pallival's supervision and the layout and structure of Moti Dungri is built in the Nagara style using limestone and marble and is based on the model of a Scottish castle. The trunk of the sindoor-colored Ganesha icon is rightwards. To read more click the below link

Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple

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The Best Sights To Visit In Murudeshwar

The Best Sights To Visit In Murudeshwar

Murudeshwar is a famous pilgrimage and beach destination located in the Bhatkal Taluk district of Uttara Kannada in Karnataka. Murudeshwara is another name of the Hindu Shiva, Famous for being the second largest Shiva image in the world, the city is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwar Shiva temple. Murudeshwara has a train station on the Konkan railway…

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About Idagunji Vinayaka.

This ancient temple of Ganesha is in Idagunji, a small place in Honnavara taluka, Karnataka. The temple dates back to the end of dwaparayuga. The story of this kshetra begins at the end of 'Dwapara Yuga' when the gather rshi’s were praying to the Sutha-Pouranika at Badarikashrama to eliminate the on coming doshas of 'Kaliyuga'. The divine saint, Valakhilya started narrating about the significance of Kunjavana. He takes them back to a time when some he along with other rshi‘s were performing homa/yagna in a forest started experiencing obstacles in their routine activities. Agitated by these obstacles they decided to seek solace and worshipped Lord Krishna. Sage Narada approached Valakhilya and advised him to worship Vigneshwara (the remover of obstacles) before starting the penance again. It was then Valakhilya requested Narada to show him an appropriate place to worship Vighneshwara. Narada along with Valakhilya and other saints wandered westward in search of a suitable place. After walking for several days they finally came across Sharavati who gracefully caressed and consolidated with the ocean. The place was enchanting. Narada chalked out an exact location a few miles away to the left of Sharavati. The place was called as Kunjaranya and told them that this is the best place for the meditation and their routine activities.

Narada further explained about the significance of Kunjaranya and told

During the earlier days, at different yugas, Brahma , Vishnu and Maheshwara had observed penance in this place to fight against the destruction of the asuras.The temple has two tirthas, known as chakratirtha and brahmatirtha which is truly a spiritual inspiration. Narada with the help of the other rishi’s created another thirtha named "devatirtha".

Now Narada and the rshi’s faced the task of bringing Vinayaka to Kunjaranya for puja. Vinayaka and all the devas attend the puja with eminence and grandeur. The temple dedicated especially for this purpose was decked with attractive decor and the enormous glittering diamonds and stones. Ganesha received the rites, rituals and ceremonious formalities on the second day of Poorvathretha Yuga Nrapavara Chanda Shakabda 813 Vibhava Samwathsara which was decided as Uttarayana Shishiraruthu Maghamasa Shukla Dwitheeya Budhavara Punarwasu Nakshatra (Uttarashadha Nakshatra Visvamuhoortha the most auspicious time by Brahma. rshi’s, devatas, all chanted slokhas in praise of vighneshwara, who was magnificently attired. Ganesha here is in standing posture and is dwibhuja. Immensely pleased by the devotion rendered on him by the rishi’s, Vinayaka expressed his desire to grant the wishes of his devotees. The devotees can attain their wishes by taking a dip at the various thirthas and by offering pujas to Him. The tirtha, created by Ganesha was known as ganeshtirth.

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Idagunji is a holy place of Hindu worship in Honnavar taluk of Uttara Kannada district. The main attraction of Idagunji is the temple dedicated to Lord Ganapati. The temple at Idagunji attracts more than 1 million devotees per year. Idagunji is about 14 km southeast of Honnavar. The two handed Lord Ganapati is holding Modaka and Padma (Lotus) in his hands. The idol of Ganapathi at Idagunji is similar to the Ganapathi at Gokarna. It is believed that Lord Ganapati stayed in the place called Kunjaranya which is now renowned as Idagunji (Idakuñja). It is said to be a place of penance selected by ancient Rishies (Saints) 😇 〰️ P H O T O | ✨ @nammaukapp ✨ Follow us and use our hashtag #travelkarnataka to showcase your work 📸 〰️ #idagunji #honnavara #honnavar #uttarakannada #ganapati #temple #karnataka #karnatakatourism #kannada 💕 http://ift.tt/2wjqYb9

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8 Must Visit Tourist Places in Murudeshwar

Murudeshwar is a well known pilgrimage and beach destination located in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka. Murudeshwara is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world’s second tallest Shiva statue, the town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwar Shiva Temple. Murudeshwara has a railway station on the Mangalore-Mumbai Konkan railway route. It is also one of the top places to visit in Karnataka tourism.

Murudeshwar Temple

Murudeshwar Temple is built on the Kanduka Hill which is surrounded on three sides by the waters of the Arabian Sea. It is dedicated to Shiva, and a 20-storied gopura is constructed at the temple. The temple authorities have installed a lift that provides a breath-taking view of the 123-feet Shiva idol from the top of the Raja gopura. There is also a Rameshwara linga at the bottom of the hill, where devotees can do seva themselves. A Shaneswara temple has been built next to the idol of Shiva. It is among the main places to visit in Murudeshwar.

Lord Shiva Statue

The statue of Lord Shiva, visible from great distances, is present in the temple complex. It is the second highest statue of Lord Shiva in the world. The tallest Shiva statue is in Nepal known as the(Kailashnath Mahadev Statue). The statue is 123 feet in height and took about two years to build. The statue was built by Shivamogga’s Kashinath and several other sculptors, financed by businessman and philanthropist Dr. R.N. Shetty, at a cost of approximately Rs 50 million. The idol is designed such that it gets the sunlight directly and thus appears sparkling.

Murudeshwar Beach

Murudeshwar Beach is a beautiful beach situated near Murudeshwar Temple. This beautiful beach is situated just beside the Kanduka Giri on which Lord Shiva Temple is located. It is among the prime places to visit in Murudeshwar. It is one of the best beaches in Karnataka. Murudeshwar offers magnificent natural views with serene and calm surroundings. One can come down to Murudeshwar beach for a great view of the sunset. It is one of the Top Tourist Places in Murudeshwar.

Idagunji Ganapati Temple

Ganapati Temple at Idagunji is one of the famous temples in this region and among the popular places to visit near Murudeshwar. The temple’s popularity as a religious place is recorded by about 1 million devotees visiting it annually. It is one of the six famous Ganesha temples on the west Coast of India, which is also popularly called the “Ganesha Coast”. Lord Vinayaka can be seen in standing posture at this temple, which is a rare sight. Vinayaka Chathurthi is the major festival celebrated here. Idagunji can be reached by bus from Honavar or Manki.

Apsara Konda Falls

Apsara Konda Falls is a small waterfall located in the Uttara Kannada (North Canara) district of Karnataka. It is one of the scenic tourist places near Murudeshwar. The specialty of this pond is that it faces the sea and appears like a lagoon. People say that Angels used to come from heaven and take bath in that pond, hence the name Apsara Konda. Reaching the base of the waterfall is an easy as steps have been built to make the trail easier for the public. A unique fact about the waterfall is that the water flows down through the roots of a peepal tree while descending to the pond below. The pond is very safe for swimming and playing.

Netrani Island

Netrani Island is a tiny island in the Arabian Sea which is famous for diving/snorkeling. It is approximately 10 nautical miles from the temple town of Murudeshwara in Bhatkal Taluk. Views from above give this island the appearance of being heart-shaped. Besides pigeons, the other inhabitants of the island are wild goats. This island has scuba diving facilities and the place is easily accessible from Mangalore, Goa, Mumbai or Bangalore. There are dive shops at Murdeshwara and Goa, that regularly organize diving tripes to the island. It is one of the very few places for snorkeling in Karnataka. It is also one of the top things to do in Murudeshwar.

Kodachadri

Kodachadri is a mountain peak with dense forests in the Western Ghats in South India. Kodachadri forms a background to the famous temple of Mookambika in Kollur. The name comes from native word “Kodacha” or “Kodashi” which means hill of Kutaja flowers and “Adri” a Sanskrit word, both combined together coined the word Kodachadri. It is located at a distance of 21 km from Kollur and 15 km from Nagodi village, in Hosanagara taluk. There are different routes to reach the Peak of Kodachadri and the difficulty varies highly with respect to the route chosen. However it is challenging to reach the peak in monsoon due to heavy rains that make the routes slippery.

Kollur Mookambika Temple

Sri Mookambika Devi Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Kollur in Udupi district of Karnataka. The temple is located in the valley of Kodachadri Mountain Peak on the banks of Souparnika River. Kollur is regarded as one of the Seven Mukti Stalas created by Parashurama and the other places are Udupi, Subrahmanya, Kumbasi, Kodeshwara, Sankaranarayana and Gokarna. It is a famous site of pilgrimage in Karnataka and one of the top places to visit near Murudeshwar.

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Famous Ganpati Temples in India

Famous Ganpati Temples in India

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi which is celebrated in the honour of lord Ganpati happens to be on September 17 this year. Also known as the Vinayaka Chaturthi, the festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The festivity is a ten-day long extravaganza, which ends on the Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth…

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sarvaganeshArpanamastu om gam idagunji ganapataye namaH sri gurubyo namaH

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Idagunji, Ganapathi temple is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1500 years, it is a major tourist attraction in the Karavali coast of Karnataka, India. This place has got its own name for its beautiful idol of Lord Ganapathi. The importance of Edakunj kshetra has been mentioned in the Sahyadri khand of the Skandapuran. ‘Eda��� (Wamnadi) means ‘to the left’ and ‘kunj’ means garden. The place thus got its name, as it is located on the left banks of the river Sharawati. This temple is a major piligrim spot which attracts more than 1 million devotees per year. The temple is midway between Gunavanteshwar and Murudeshwar and is 1/2 hr drive from either temple.