Narahari Parvatha Sadashiva Temple

Karnataka.

Dakshina Kannada.

Bantwal.

Festivals

Shivarathri in February.

Narahari Theertha in July.

Nagara Panchami in August.

Ganesha Chathurthi in August.

The Sadashiva Temple on Narahari Betta attracts many devotees. This hilltop temple is also known for its lyrical ponds, which are in the shape of Shankha, Chakra, Gadha and Padma, the weapons of Vishnu. A dip in this pond on the Karthik Somavar is considered holy. Here is a view of the Narahari Betta.

Narahari Betta:

Narahari Parvatha Sadashiva Temple is located at a distance of 28 Kms from Mangalore in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. Narahari Parvatha is surrounded by panoramic scenes and fascinating greeneries.

This is one of the oldest temples and it is located on the top of the hill. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. One has to climb the hill to reach the temple.

The Entrance:

 This Shiva temple is a place where Nara and Hari, incarnations of Lord Vishnu were supposed to have performed penance. Shravan Amavasya is considered to be one of the most auspices day as per Hindu calendar.  Devotees dip themselves in the Narahari pond in their quest to attain salvation and get freed from their sins. So have a visit to this place during the special occasions.

Sri Karinjeshwara Temple

Karnataka.
Bantwal.


Festivals
Mahashivarathri in February.
Car Festival in April.
Nagarapanchami in August.
Navarathri in October.
Lakshadeepotsava in November.

This famous temple is situated 15 Kms away from Bantwal and it is at a distance of 37 Kms from Mangalore. It is at a distance of 2.5 Kms from Vagga in Mangalore - Belthangady state highway. Special Poojas are performed on Monday and Friday. Here is a beautiful view of the temple.

Top View:

 

The Karinjeshwara temple stands high on the hill amidst beautiful surroundings. The view of the lake below the hill will cool one's eyes and mind. The Karinjeshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.  Every year on the event of Shivarathri, the festival is celebrated here with great devotion and this festival attracts large number of people. And this Temple is well connected with roads so getting there is not difficult. You will surely love the place once you visit. Here are some of my collection of the beautiful surroundings. 

The great Heights:

The Granite Hillock:

 

Pool: