Showing posts with label temples in mangalore. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Kadri Munjunath Temple

Kadri Manjunatha Temple is located in Mangalore in the state of Karnataka, India, was originally made by Vajrayana Buddhist but later on due to fall of Buddhism converted for the deity Manjunatha by Hindus.

The temple of Manjunatheshwara on the hills of Kadri is a very beautiful and popular temple in Mangalore. It is said to be built during the 10th or 11th century. It was converted to a complete stone structure during the 14th century. 
Sunset at kadri temple
Kadri Temple overview

Copper carved 14th century lamp base
Lamp stand_carving

Tall Lamp stand at kadri temple


snake and elephant carving at kadri temple
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Tall Lamp at Kadri temple
lamp at kadri temple


Beautiful temple
Entrance of Kadri temple

Holy ponds in Kadri temple
Seven ponds in the Kadri temple 





14th century temple



Temple pond

Eco friendly snake


Sunset from kadri Temple

 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.