In the Sahyadri valleys, projecting the rare confluence of
Hari and Hara, Vishnu and Shiva, stands the Shankar Narayan temple. This is one
of the seven temples believed to have created by Saint Parashurama. The huge bell
inside the temple was given by Tipu Sultan. Some of the silver idols in the
temple have been donated by kings of the yesteryears.
Location Karnataka , Udupi, Bengaluru
Legend
According to the mythology, to vanquish two demons Kharasura
and Rattasura Sage Kroda Maharshi performed penance to Lord Shiva and Lord
Vishnu. They, satisfied with the penance appeared at this place as
Shankaranarayana and conquered Kharasura and Rattasura. The hilltop where
Krodha Maharshi performed penance is named as Kroda Giri.
This temple is part of Mukti Kshetra Darshan.
Architecture
After the entrance to the temple stands the golden Kodimaram
and sculptures of the Gods on either side of it. The huge mural painting on the
top depicts the stories from mythology. Inside the sanctum are the silver
plated of idols of Lord Shankara and Lord Narayana. Udbhava Linga is placed
just ahead of these deities. The doors to the sanctum are carved with various
forms of Vishnu and Shiva. There are smaller shrines of Ganapathi,
Gowri-Lakshmi, Partheshwara, Anjaneya and Krishna. There is a Koti theertha
next to the temple.
Culture
Shankaranarayana is a small village in Kundapura taluk,
situated amidst coconut, arecanut plantations and the forest of Western Ghats.
Well connected with Udupi, Kundapur and Kollur, the village is well equipped
with all facilities like banks, hospitals and educational institutions.
Picture courtesy: www.shankaranarayana.org
Darsan Info
Temple timings : 7.00 AM to 1.00 PM and 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Devotees coming to this temple first make pradikshana of the
Koti theertha before the darshan of Lord Shankaranarayana
Darsan Dresscode
Devotees are advised to wear clean and conservative attire.
Famous Festival
January - Shankaranarayana Jaatre (two days after Makara
Sankranti)
Temple Rituals
The priests perform regular temple rituals like abhisheka,
aarti, puja etc
Special Rituals
Rathotsav on Shankaranarayana Jaatre is a huge festival
attended by devotees from around the country
Additional Info
Temple provide food for the devotees.
Restaurants are available at Kundapura.
Supermarket : Available
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