Dakshina Kannada.
Mangalore.
Festivals:
Annual festival in April.
Ganesh Chathurthi in September.
Deepothsava in November.
Situated in the heart of the City at Sharavu Temple lane in K.S. Rao Road. It is one of the ancient temples of Dakshina Kannada District. The story of its origin and importance of the temple is narrated in Skanda Purana. The temple is built in the 14th century by Tuluava King Veerababu. The shrine of God Sharabheshwara is located on the western side of the Temple and that of Mahaganapathi is on the south. Yakshagana performance can be arranged here on demand, but for a fee. Poojas and Gana Homa can also be performed on payment of a prescribed fee.
An inevitable and unavoidable location in the tourist map of south India, Mangalore is well-known as a pilgrim center and have a number of prominent and sacred temples, one of which is Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi temple. It is located in the heart of the city and easily accessible. It is an exceptional religious place having a history of more than 800 years.
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi temple is a hub for a range of cultural activities like dance and drama performances, Yakshangana, and also for a number of social and cultural activities.
Large numbers of devotees throng to this temple during special occasions like Ganesh Chathurthi and Sankranthi. Sacred Darshana of the deity is a blessing for the visitors. Other attractions in the temple are Rathothsava and Deepothsava or 'Festival of Lights', celebrated with much enthusiasm and happiness.
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