Temple

Sri Karinjeshwara temple is a popular pilgrimage center situated in the Bantwal taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. The temple is situated in the midst of lush green Kodyamale hills. The temple dedicated for lord Shiva is on the top of a cliff and another temple, which is dedicated for the goddess Parvathi is situated in the middle of the way to the cliff.

Legend

According to the legends, Lord Ram had visited this temple along with Lakshman. Lord Ram made rice and offered it to Lord Shiva during the noon pooja. After the offering, Lord Ram poured the rice on a rock slab in front of the Shiva temple for monkeys.  Till today it is the custom to give the rice prasadam to the monkeys.

Architecture

The architectural style of the Shiva Temple is influenced by both Vaishnav and Jain styles of architecture. There is a stone sculpture on the base of the flag post of the temple by the Kelady rulers that indicates their royal patronage to this temple. A devotee will have to climb as many as 555 steps in order to reach the Sri Karinjeshwara temple.

Darsan Info

Shree Karinjeshwara Temple, Shree Shastara Temple
The temple opens at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Shree Parvathi Temple, Shree Ganapathi Temple
The temple opens at 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to dress conservatively.

Famous Festival

Soura Ugadhi
Vrashabha Sankramana
Simha Sankramana
Nagara Panchami
Ganesha Chaturthi
Kadiru Uthsava
Navarathri
Mahanavami, Vijayadashami
Deepavali
Karthika Pooja
Laksha Deepothsava
Nemothsava for Kodamanitthaya Daiva
Subhramanya Shasti

Culture

The contribution of Karnataka to the composite culture of India is no way inferior to that of any other region of India. Its contribution in the fields of art, music, religion and philosophy are exemplary. The culture of Karnataka is so vibrant that it adds new flavor to its very existence. Situated at a height of about 1000 feet from sea level in the midst of lush green Kodyamale hills, Karinjeshwara is a popular pilgrimage centre and an upcoming tourist spot of Dakshina Kannada Disrict.

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Temple Rituals

Pradhosha Pooja is performed at sannidhi of Shree Karinjeshwara

Special Rituals

Special Teertha Snanas will be held at the temple on the days of Amavasye. Special pooja & sevas are held on every Monday's & Friday's. Abhisheka sevas are held at night at sannidhi of Lord Parameshwara on the days of Maha Shivaratri & Pradhosha days on Monday.

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