Kudroli Gokarnath Temple

The Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, otherwise known as Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra, is in the Kudroli area of Mangalore in Karnataka, India. It was consecrated by Narayana Guru. It is dedicated to Gokarnanatha, a form of Lord Shiva. Compared to the other temples in and around Mangalore this temple was built recently.

Side View of Kudroli Temple

The temple observes many festivals. Maha Shivaratri, Navrathri, Krishnashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Nagara Panchami, Deepavali, Dasara, Sri Narayana Jayanthi are celebrated with traditional gaiety and splendour. It has worshipers from all over the world. 

Around the Temple

 In addition to idols of Sharada Matha and Maha Ganapati, life-size idols of Nava Durgas are installed in the premises in an attractive way during Navaratri. 

Sai Baba Temple

Idols are then immersed in the well-decorated temple ponds in the presence of devotees.

Shiva Fountain

The temple is surrounded by the beautiful carvings of God and Goddess which adds to the external beauty of the temple.

Beautiful relics of Lord Vishnu

Subramanya  with Peacock 

Lord Ganapati

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Kadri Manjunatha Temple is located in Mangalore in the state of Karnataka, India, was originally made by Vajrayana Buddhist but later on due to fall of Buddhism converted for the deity Manjunatha by Hindus.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

Kadri Temple overview

Lamp stand_carving

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lamp at kadri temple

Entrance of Kadri temple

Seven ponds in the Kadri temple 

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.