Tuesday, 16 February 2016

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.
Illuminated Kudroli temple in Summer
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. 
Back View of kudroli temple
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 at Kudroli temple newly built
Sai Baba Temple




Idols are then immersed in the well-decorated temple ponds in the presence of devotees.
still waters at kudroli fountain
Shiva Fountain



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

Idol of lord vishnu
Beautiful relics of Lord Vishnu


Golden peacock with god
Subramanya  with Peacock 













Ganesh bhagvan engraved in Kudroli temple
Lord Ganapati












11 comments:

  1. Well written...and lovely pictures. Good job Ridhi.much appreciated.

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  5. Hey Riddhi, Good collection and initiative. All the best

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