Dakshina Kannada.
Mangalore.
Festivals
Navarathri (Dasara) in October.
Shivarathri in February.
Situated in the city of Mangalore, this beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Gokarnatha, another name for Lord Shiva. This temple was built by a devotee called H. Koragappa in the year 1912. Shri Narayana Guru, the great saint and philosopher who had visited Mangalore in the year 1912, expressed his wish that the Billavas should build a temple for Lord Shiva in the city. Accordingly Koragappa who belonged to the Billava family built the temple at a place which was believed to be the graze land for the horses during the rule of Tippu Sultan. Hence the name Kudre (horse) vali which transformed into kudroli over time.
Front View Of The Temple:
Now this temple is renovated. Here the celebration of Mangalooru Dasara during the Navarathri festival in October attracts a large number of devotees. Daily Poojas are performed and mid-day meal is served to visitors as Prasadam.
One can enjoy the beauty of the temple at the evenings. The lighting in and around the temple is a beautiful view. And moreover the large fountain in the lake attracts a lot of people from all over the places. Here is a beautiful view of the fountain.
Fountain at the temple :
Nandi Statue at the entrance:
Visit this beautiful temple once you come to Mangalore and you will have a memorable experience for a lifetime.
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