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 SHRI
MANGALADEVI TEMPLE
In Tulunadu, in the 10th century, Kundavarma, the most famous
king of Alupa dynasty was ruling. Mangalore was the capital of his
kingdom. At that time, there came two sages named Machhendranatha
and Gorakanatha from Nepal. They reached Mangalapura, crossing the
river Nethravathi. The place were they crosses the river came to be
known as ‘Gorakdandu’. They chose a place near the bank of
Nethravathi which was one the centre of activities of sage Kapila.
Hearing about the arrival of the two saints the king came to meet
them. Introducing himself as the king of Tulunadu he paid them his
respects and offeres all help and patronage. Pleased with the
humility and virtues of the king the brought to his knowledge that
his kingdom was a hallowed place and it was sanctifies by the
activities of holy saints and sages in the past. They requested him
to grant them land so that they could build their hermitage and make
it a centre of their religious activities under his protection and
patronage.
For Kundavarma it was really a surprise to know that his land had
such a hoary history. It was from these saints he came to know that
once upon a time, in his land there existed a temple dedicated to
mother Mangaladevi. From their own mouth he heard the story of
Vikhasini, Andasura and Parashurama and the temple built by him. The
two saints took the king to the places where all these historical
events had tales place. They asked the king to dig the place and
retrive the Linga and the Dharapatra symbolising Mangaladevi and
install them in a shrine along with Nagaraja for the protection.
Kundavarma carried out the advice of the two sages. A grand shrine
of Sri Mangaladevi stood on the hallowed place. The two sages
themselves guided and supervised the execution of the work. The
temple attained special significance as Mother Mangaladevi granted
special favours, especially on maidens. Pious maidens who worship
the goddess observing Mangaladharavrata will heave their wishes
fulfilled.
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 SHRI KSHETRA POLALI
Polali is a sacred place situated in Kariyangala village. In the
past this village was in the Mangalore Taluk but now it is part of
the Bantwal Taluk. Holy river Phalguni (Gurupura hole) rising in the
Kudremukh mountain is flowing from east to west on the northern side
of the Polali Temple. On the eastern side of the temple, there is a
hill by name Renjegiri. On the southern side there is sandy area
named Mogeru. In the Markandeya purana, this sacred place was known
as Pulina. If we examine the soil of Polali it can be found that
this is an area from where water has withdrawn in the past. In the
no.380 inscription of 8th century AD found in Kariyangala village
this place has been refereed to as “Holal”. Holal means town. But in
course of time, so as to facilitate easy pronunciation the old word
“Holal” must have been changed into ‘Polali’. In the Tulu language
the place is now being called ‘Pural’. As the legend goes the
present ‘Polali’ was a flourishing town with palaces, houses,
streets and shops prior to the great flood of 1446. Perhaps in those
days it was being called by the name ‘Holal’.
This is the temple of Malali Savira Seeme. During the great flood in
the Phalguni river in the year 1446 all othere buildings and other
things of the temple except the sanctum sanctorum were washed away.
The Sthala Purana of the temple also must have been washed away in
the floods along with the other things.
 SRINGERI SHARDA PEETHAM
Nestled in a picturesque spot in the plateau of the Western
Ghats, surrounded by charming hills rising on all sides like
galleries of a huge amphitheatre, and reflected in the crystal water
of Tunga river washing its steps, is the matha of Sringeri
associated with the great Sankaracharya. 105kms from Mangalore
www.sringerisharadapeetham.org
 KUKKE SUBRAMANYA TEMPLE, SUBRAMANYA
Amidst the greenery spread by the forest and mountains and land
irrigated by the river Kumaradhara, lies the sacred temple of
Lord Kukke Subramanya. 104 Kms. away from Mangalore and 40 Kms.
from Sullia. The temple is situated on the banks of river
Kumaradhara which originates in the Kumara mountains, which is
another spot to visit. In this large temple’s interior lie
sacred idols of various Gods and beautiful statues of Lord
Subramanya, the main diety of temple. About a furlong from the
main temple lies Adi Subramanya, another temple to visit. A bath
in the Kumaradhara River, which flows between these two temples,
is considered very sacred.
 SRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA
The word "Dharma" traditionally means religion, ritual, duty, righteousness, and alms. It also implies justice, truthfulness, and freedom from fear, faith, solace, fulfillment and peace.
Dharmasthala is the perfect embodiment of the word "Dharma" for it displays every shade of meaning with which the word is imbued. The greatness of Dharmasthala however is the fact that it has added an active element to "Dharma", such that it touches the lives of people with a transformational directness that is unique.
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Shri Krishna Temple (Udupi)
The history dates back to 13th century. Jagadguru Sri
Madhwacharya, religious leader who is said to have founded this
temple. There are number of temples and Maths and other Workship
centres inside the complex- Anantheswara and Chandramouleeswara
temples, 8 Maths (Monasteries)- Kaniyoor, Sode, Puttige, Admar,
Pejavara, Palimar, Krishnapur & Shiroor, 4 Upa-maths etc. The
handing over ceremony of the right of worshiping Lord Krishna
from one Swamiji to another Swamiji is called Paryaya Mahotsava
which will be held in the month of January (every alternate
years).
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