Sri Kshetra of lord Anantha Padmanabha is located in Perdoor village in the Udupi District of Karnataka. Perdur is located in between Udupi and Hebri; 20 Km from Udupi and 32 Km from Hebri. The Temple is said to be as old as of 6-7th century and lord Shri Anantha Padmanabha swamy idol has been consecrated during that period.

location Karnataka, Udupi, Bengaluru

Legend

According to Sthala Purana ,the Temple has been built by a Brahmin named Krishnasharma who lived in the province of Kotikunja ruled by Raja Shankara. It is said that during the period of 1754-1821, a person named Shri Krishna Hebbar of Perdur Magane has constructed the temple and later Raja Vijayappa Wadeyar has given Banampalli village as Umbali to the temple.

Architecture

The lord Sri Anantha Padmanabha swamy idol sanctified in the Temple is of 2 feet height with Shanka Chakra and Abhaya Hasta looks very beautiful and attractive .The stone inscription of 1458 in the Temple calls the deity as Janardhana deva in the beginning and Ananta deva at the end. However another inscription of 1520 has clearly called the lord as Sri Anantha Padmanabha. The idol is covered by a carpet head from the backside. The vigraha is in its standing position and said to be posed with powerful divine power. Since the Temple include Rudra temple, a Rudralinga is also installed in the sanctum .There is a Ganapati idol on a pillar at Theertha mantapa and only after offering poojas to Ganapati here the Moola Murthy is being worshipped as an age old tradition. Once the Temple surrounded by forest is now developed as Temple Town.

Culture

Udupi, an important pilgrimage place with its historical Krishna Temple is the cultural center of Karnataka. The district carved out of Dakshina Kannada district two years ago, has its own identity in the field of art and culture.The temple town has seen the birth of many great personalities of national and international fame, whose intellectual contribution is commendable. The culture of Udupi is fascinating and captivating. It tells us about the people of the place, their lifestyle and their beliefs. Observing the culture of Udupi gives you a fair idea about the traditions and practices that are still followed by the locals.

Darsan Info

Temple timings: 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM (All days of the week)

Darsan Dresscode

Clean and conservative clothing is preferred.

Famous Festival

Rathotsava

Temple Rituals

Morning pooja and harathi starts at 6:00 AM,  Archana will be conducted from 7:00 AM onward.

Special Rituals

It is during Kumbha Masa for a period of 5 days, the Rathotsava of Lord Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy will be held with pomp and splendor. The Perdoor festival is a major attraction  and chariots are drawn around the temple premises by the ardent devotees as part of their prayer.

Additional Info

 

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