1000 Pillar Jain Temple, Moodabidri near Mangalore

An Introduction

The 1000 pillar Jain Temple of Moodabidri is an uncrowned world heritage site in the outskirts of Mangalore. Located in Moodabidri which is also called Jain Kashi, the 1000 Pillar Jain Temple, is a 2 storied structure built on Granite and is a splendid specimen of the famed Vijayanagar style of architecture. The fine carvings on the Pillars are about the life and times of the Theertankaras as well as Lord Rama and Krishna.

Moodabidri is 37 Kms northeast from the port city of Mangalore. It is situated on National Highway 13 in Mangalore-Karkala road. Mangalore can be reached by both Air and Rail. Taxis are the best way to explore Moodabidri.

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Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple

Introducing Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple

The Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple is one of the 108 Shakti Peethas mentioned in the ancient Indian scripts. Legend says that Karveer or modern day Kolhapur is the permanent abode of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Mahalakshmi. Shri Dattatreya the incarnation of the holy trinity of Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, is supposed to visit every afternoon for alms.

Darshan at Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple begins at 430 am with Kakadarti. Morning Pooja is at 8am while the Holy food of Nevaidya is at 930 am. The afternoon Pooja is at 1130 am. Alankar Pooja is performed at 130 pm. Dhuparti is done at 8pm. The day closes at 10pm with the Shejarti.

Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple

Kateel Temple Introduction

Durga Parameswari Temple at Kateel near Mangalore is a very beautiful temple built over the River Nandini. During the rainy season, the temple looks magnificent as Nandini flows below her with full gusto. Kateel Durga Parameswari Temple is also a patron of Yakshagan form of dance. The Kateel temple trust encourages this dance form and manages few troupes who perform every year.

Darshan at Keteel Durga Parameswari Temple is from 6am to 930pm every day. The day begins with Prathabisheka and Darshan at 6 am. The Maha Pooja in the afternoon happens between 1230 and 1pm, while at night it is scheduled between 730 and 8 pm.Special and Major sevas like, Ranga Pooja, Chandika Homa, Belli Rathothsava, and Durga Homa can be done by booking at the temple office.

Jyotiba Temple, Kolhapur

An Introduction to Jyotiba Temple Kolhapur

Jyotiba Temple, Kolhapur is situated over 3000 feet above sea level in the Panhala hills of Maharashtra. Jyotiba Temple, Kolhapur is a Jyotirlinga and very popular among devotees from all over India. The Jyotiba Temple is a sight to behold during the full moon days of Vaishakh and Chaitra when hundreds of thousands of devotees visit to participate in the annual temple festival. The whole Jyotiba Temple complex in Kolhapur turns pink from vermillion and the devotees perform a mesmerizing dance using Sasankathi bamboo sticks.

Sri Ranganatha Temple,Srirangapatna

An Introduction to Sri Ranganatha Temple, Srirangapatna

Sri Ranganatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Part of the famed Pancharanga Shetrams, the Sri Ranganatha Temple is located on the banks of the river Cauvery in the historical town of Srirangapatna. A remarkable fact about this temple is that Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, two of the great Muslim kings of India were Lord Ranganatha’s devotees! This temple looks magnificent during the festival of Makar Sankranti, lit up with a hundred thousand lamps.

Darshan timings are Sri Ranganatha Temple are 07.30 am to 01.00 pm and 04.00 pm to 08.00 pm