In search of salvation
Legend
Parashurama, after the annihilation of Kshatriyas, donated the land he conquered to Sage Kashyap. He then claimed the land of Konkan by fighting with the sea god Varuna. When the land in the western coast of India was overcome by the sea, Parashurama fought back, challenging Varuna to release the area of Konkan and Malabar. During their fight, Parashurama threw his axe into the sea and took back the land. The seven temples in theUdupi & Uttara/dakshina Kannada districts which stands on these lands that Parashurama reclaimed came to be called the seven Parashurama Kshetra or Muktistala of Karnataka.
Deity - Temples
Deity:- Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Lord Karthikeya, Lord Ganesha, Mookambika devi
Temples Covered:-
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple
Kollur Shri Mookambika Temple
Udupi Shri Krishna Temple
Kukke Subrahmanya Temple
Anegudda Vinayaka Temple
Kotilingeshwara Temple
Shankar Narayan Temple
Area Covered
Karnataka
Language spoken :- Kannada
Auspicious Days
Maha Shivaratri and Navratri are celebrated with festivities in most of these temples.
Best time to Travel
The yatra can be done any time, throughout the year. However owing to the hot and humid days, it is best to avoid the summer season. Also heavy rains are expected during the monsoons. The best time to visit would be from August - March.
Darshan Info Clock Duration
3 to 4 days from Mangalore.
Yatra Preparations
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