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SRI DURGAPARASHWARI TEMPLE

Karkala, Udupi, Karnataka, India

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Goddess

Sri Durgaparameshwari is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. Here deity is facing in East direction and Sri Durgaparameshwari in the form of Mahishamardini, holding the demon Mahisha upside down and piercing thrishul on his body.

Interesting Facts

  • The uniqueness of Mundkur is that, it is surrounded by Shambhavi river on three sides (East, West and South).
  • This place is surrounded by the forest and hills and you can see water flowing all 365 days at this place.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Naninthar
2.2 KM 7760990034
Nandikoor Railway Station
11.6 KM 139
Mangalore International Airport
25.9 KM 0824-2220400

Architecture

Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple is facing in East direction and the koneru here is Bhargava Theertha. Earlier from the information available in ancient records, Shaka varsha 1337, King Narasimha Banga Raja (Bangas) transferred the administration of Mundkur Magane to Chouta rulers. The New Sanctum Sanctorums for Sri Mahaganapathi and Sri Durgaparameshwari temple was built with Granite stone.

Mandapams & Pillars : There are two mandapams in temples i.e., Theertha Mantapam & Mukha Mantapam. This temple, over the years, had been patronised by the rulers of Moodabidri. In fact, legend has it that the King and Queen of Moodabidri, when visiting the temple praying in front of the idol, the ear rings of the Queen dropped down. The Queen gave it as an offering to the idol. The ear rings are used to decorate the idol of Durga even today. Two wooden pillars were also carved on behalf of the King in memory of this event.

Religious Significance

Legends of the place : Mythology says that Mundkur is the place where Goddess Durga killed Mundasura, a fierce demon. Later, sage Bhargava who knew about the sanctity of the place established the temple of Goddess Durga Parameshwari with the idol of the Devi facing west. In recent centuries the territory came under Jain rulers. As it happened the administration fell into the power of a wicked ruler called Veeravarma. He was being badly advised by a cunning villain minister called Manjappa Ajiri. They had the support of two hooligans called Shivappa Mungli and Siddhappa Mungli. The state saw unprecedented anarchy with injustice, malpractice and daylight robberies becoming the rule of the day. During same time, legendary warrior twins “Kanthabare and Boodabare” were living in a nearby hamlet called Ulepadi. They were great devotees of Goddess Durgaparameshwari of Mundkur and visiting the temple daily, crossing river Shambhavi. The wicked ruler was apprehensive of these great warriors who were known to be the protectors of the down trodden. Once he ordered the ferrymen not to ferry Kanthabare – Boodabare brothers across the river in to his area. The brothers came near the river as usual, only to be refused of ferry service. They prayed Goddess Durgaparameshwari fervently and the river split in the middle and allowed the brothers to walk across. This wicked ruler went as far as diminishing the sanctity of Goddess Durga Parameshwari with the help of Black – magicians from Kerala. They eclipsed the powers of temple Guardian Daivas i.e. Dhoomavathi and Raktheshwari and turned the face of the idol to the east. By doing so, he wanted to sideline the brave warriors and to plunder the jewelry and assets of the temple. Then he called the brothers to his court and challenged them saying that they should cut a bundle of sugarcanes with one stroke of sword. If they win they would be awarded with a fertile property called “Obban Thota”(coconut Garden). The show was fixed for the next day. As the brothers were coming to the temple, before going to the court, Goddess Mahishamardhini Durgaparameshwari appeared before them on their way in a place called Kallakanda, and gave them a divine sword.

The brothers went to the court and cut the bundle of sugarcanes into two. They were enraged to find that the bundle had an iron rod hidden in the middle. To add fuel to their fury, Veeravarma refused to give Obban thota to them. Instead he ordered his wicked followers to arrest the brothers. Kanthabare and Boodabare relentlessly cut the heads of Veeravarma, Manjappa Ajiri, Shivappa Mungli and Siddappa Mungli one after another with the same sword that the Goddess had given them. They look possession of Obban Thota and ordered that its produce be used for the oil for the Nandadeepa of the temple. Thus the anarchy was over. They dug a well by their own in the said plot and drunk the water, which can be seen even today.

The brave brothers then called the Chowta rulers of Mudbidri and asked them to look after Mundkur region (magane) consisting Mundkur, Mulladka, Inna villages as well. They readily agreed and systematized the administration of Mundkur. Ashtakula (Eight Clans of) Brahmins of Bhargava Gothra, Eight Gutthu Houses and Four Balike Houses were entrusted with the affairs of the temple and of the region headed by the land Lord Madmannaya.This is what the local legends tell us about the history of the temple. There are many clues in and around Mundkur which tell us that Kanthabare and Boodabare really existed. Mundkur Sri Durgaparameshwari is the kuladevi for the Bhargava Gothra Devotees.

History

Mythology says that Mundkur is the place where Goddess Durga killed Mundasura, a fierce demon. Later, sage Bhargava who knew about the sanctity of the place established the temple. This temple was built in 8th century and renovated in 1978-1993, 2005-2006. The Chola ruler donated lots of lands, etc to the temple and the queen donated valuable gem-studded jewelry to the deity. Trustee Sri Raghu T Shetty of Guruprasad, Mulladka, the Man who contributed the major constructions and various religious, cultural and daily Annadana, Mundkur Nadiguthu Jagadishchandra Hegde along with other trustees. It is also believed that saints belonging to the Bharghava Gothra were performing penance and meditation at this place.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 06:30 PM

Pooja

Hoovina Pooja
All Days
75.00/ Person
Karthi Pooja
All Days
10.00/ Person
Durga Namaskaara Pooja
All Days
50.00/ Person
Ranga Pooja
All Days
2500.00/ Person

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SRI DURGAPARASHWARI TEMPLE

Karkala, Udupi, Karnataka, India

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