Located at Kasargod, kerala, Shri Udaneshwara Temple also known as Perdala Temple is one of the ancient and famous temple dedicated to Lord Udaneshwara swamy. It is a major pilgrimage centre in Kasargod district. Along with Lord Udaneshwara swamy, Sri Shasthara (Lord Ayyappa), Sri Kukshishasthara/Kuttichathan, Sri Pili Chamundi / Vyagra Chamundi are worshipped in this temple.

Location Kerala, Kasaragod, Thiruvananthapuram

Legend

The idol was taken out of River Ganges by an ancient seer. The idol had features of Ardha Nareeswara and hance was known as Uma-Iswara, whic later became Udaneswara.

Architecture

The temple faces eastwards, in front of which flows 'Varada' river northwards. The abode of Lord Udaneshwara is guarded by dwarapalakas on either side. In front of the sanctum sanctorum there is the namaskara mantapa, with intricate wooden carvings of various episodes of Hindu mythology on the inside of the roof. At the north eastern corner of the Nalambalam, there is a tiny shrine devoted to Sri Kukshi Shastara (popularly known as Kuttichata), one of the subsidiary deities of the temple. At the entrance of the quartet temple there is a Nandi Mantapa, where there is a granite statue of Nandi. There in the western outer gopuram the abode of Pilichamundi Daivum and Bhairava daivam.

Culture

Kasargod is home to a mix of varied cultures. This ranges from Kerala culture to Kannadiga one, with strong accents on tribal ones.

Darsan Info

Though balipeedams are installed in the antar-mandalam or inside the chuttambalam, no daily sreebali is conducted. For Lord Sastha, pooja is held at noon and night and for Lord Kuttichathan, pooja is held at noon only.

Darsan Dresscode

No specific dress code mentioned

Temple Rituals

The temple is famous for restoring lost and stolen things and also resolving crises in life. It is believed that Lord After fulfillment of such prayers devotees offer 'Pade', the favourite naivedyam to Lord Kuttichatha.

Special Rituals

The idol (Shivalinga) of Lord Udaneshwara is a swayamboo and not a carved on. It has got a slight convexity at the left side. It is believed that this convexity reflects the presence of 'Uma' (spouse of Lord Shiva) with Udaneshwara conceptualizing the nuptial auspiciousness of Uma-Maheshwara wedding. This also symbolizes the conjugation of prakruthi-purusha. Realizing this significance so many devotees offer to perform Uma-Maheshwara pooja to propitiate and invoke the benediction of the Lord.

Additional Info

 

Vasanth Vihar Kasaragod, Kerala 671121 Phone:094466 60025 Indian Coffee House MG Rd, Kasaragod, Kerala 671121 Phone:04994 222 065 Viceroy Restaurant City Tower Hotel, MG Rd, Kasaragod, Kerala 671121 Phone:04994 222 464


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