Sharavo Sharabeshawara Maha Ganapati temple is about 800 years old. The main deity here is Siva, worshipped as Sharabeshwara hence this sacred place came to be known as Sharavo. On the southern wall of the temple one finds the divine image of Dashabhuja Ganapathy along with Siddi Lakshmi.This temple attracts lot of tourists throughout the year from India and abroad.
Mangala Devi temple is another popular shrine in Mangalore and this port town derives its name from this Goddess Mangala Devi.This temple has a special significance for the maidens. For getting their wishes fulfilled of getting a suitable match , maidens observe Mangala Parvati Vrata here. There is frequent bus service or auto rickshaws available for commuting here.
How to reach- Mangalore is well connected by rail, road and air.
Accommodation- The city has many budget,luxury and deluxe hotels.
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Mangala Devi temple
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58 comments:
Such beautiful temples... I didnt know about the mangalore name... Wonderful indeed!!
Have a nice day:)
Liked the bike standing in 'No Parking' Area and The work of policemen standing there.
Dear Chitra,
Good Evening!
So beautiful and religious ambience!
Wonderful photography!Once someone has given me the names of sixteen temples to be visited!I had been to Gokarna Temple and Mookambika Temple.
Wishing you a beautiful evening!
Sasneham,
Anu
Thanks .Could get an idea of the Shiva temple from the pictures.Have you included any pictures of Mangala Devi temple in this?
Chitra after looking at your pictures I have realized another thing about temples. They have such beautiful color combinations, I liked the yellow, purple and the blue present in these pictures.
Arti, Thanks.
SKM , Keen sense of observation but he didn't allow us to park our car there :(
Anupama, thanks a lot. I have visited many temples in and around Mangalore . A few more post are in the queue.
Mangala devi temple is having the huge peepul tree in front.Last three photos are of that temple.
Mridula, Yes, the colour combination is very sober and attractive too.
We missed this in our trip to Mookambikka and Udipi.
Nice pictures.. The huge tree adds to the serenity of any temple.
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Mangalore has some very ancient temples. May be next time you may visit these temples. It would take only 2-3 hrs as all these temples are in the town itself.
Sridharan, Thanks a lot.
I have been to Mangala devi temple 2 yrs back..Nice to see it again in pics..
Thanks EC.
I like the fact that maidens observe the vrata here to get their suitable match. Great post again
Beautiful temple..Ganpati statue looks divine!
US Masala
I knew Mangalore came from Mangala Devi. But had not heard or seen the temple. Thanks for sharing Chitra. As usual, wonderful pictures with information
Chitra
very nice pictures and information also. Temples have a lot of tales to tell us. My hometown has a temple of Sri muruga. Whenever I walk through its pathways I always think of my ancestors who were regular visitors of Sri velayudhaswamy. Its a nice time for me. I like yr blog because temples are a part of our life and culture
Kiran, These beliefs and customs only binds us to the temple which we say as our culture isn't it?
aipi, thanks for your comment. I think you are also like me, a regular, who visits their friends blogs for encouraging.
Insignia,
I could not get much photos of Mangala Devi temple. Just took only from the entrance , was not sure whether I can click a few ones from inside.
Aswathy,
I also imagine when I visit temples which are thousands of years old as to how it would have been at that time. Great is it not.They are standing as a bond to connect us to the past.
I had no clue how Mangalore came to be ... lovely temples
Bikram's
ivvalaluvu koil pagura ungalluku punniyamo punniyam..best wishes always
anpathi temple one of our favorites. There are so many temples in and around Mangalore that we are not able to visit during our vacation.
Chitra add me in fb please.
Bikram, thanks.
Ramesh,
Nandri, Nandri, Konjum punyam ungalukkum poyi serattum.
Bhagya,
I think you are belong to Mangalore is it not?
Shall do the fb thing.
Thanks for sharing ..... nice pics .
beautiful temple
Team G square,
Thank you.
sm, thanks
Magenta and yellow combination looks good!
Is there a Sharabhesh image here? If it is 800 years old, then it is contemporary to the temples at Darasuram and Tribhuvanam in Tamil Nadu. Both of these temples have Sharabhesh images. 12th century was the time when Sharabhesh worship was greatly patronised by the Chola rulers.
Archana, thanks.
No image here , the Linga is worshipped in that sankalpa. I remember seeing the Darasuram one, yet to visit Tribhuvanam. Always look for your comment as I learn something new every time.
As always I have enjoyed my armchair visit. Are those sculptures as pink as they seem or is it just the light?
hahah how sweet...thanks chitraji...nanri...
PW, they are pink in colour, a different one from the multi hued ones which you always see here.
Beautiful temple..
Sushma, thanks.
What lovely colours. So desi yet so sophisticated.
Neena,
Thank you so much.
I love these pink figurines on that temple, beautiful and fun! I so love how India is never afraid of color!
Hey Chitra.. what a coincidence. I am visiting Mangalore next weekend and at home, all of us were discussing about nearby temples. OMG!! You rock! umaaaaaaah!
The town seems to derive its name from this reigning deity. I came across this somewhere else as well.Thanks.
chitraji, very beautiful description and images, thanks a lot......
Wow!!
Wow!!
I wish I could visit those temple :-)
Looks soooooooo beautiful ...
:-)
Martina, I know how much you love colours. Thanks for the visit. I am travelling hence not able to visit other blogs.
Vineeta ,
Thanks, and all the best for your new venture. Hope you will be able to visit a few at least.
P. N Subramaniam, thanks a lot.
Jayaraj, Thanks.
Anya, Thanks a lot.
As always nicely presented.
Hi Chitra, I was just passing by... Havent heard from you since some days, no post, no comment... Hope everything is alright on your side...
Have a wonderful day:)
Chitra,
As usual beautiful post and pictures. The post is one week long and for some reason I missed it. I don't how.
Jagadish. thanks.
Arti, I was travelling . Shall post one soon. Thanks for the concern dear.
A,
I thought you were pretty busy with your work. Nice to see your comment albeit late.
arre yaar,,,i am reaching chennai next month..who asked u to go back so soooonnn..anywy lets c if v can catch up...wishes ya
Hi Chitra, thank you for visiting! i just enjoyed looking at your slideshow again - and hope you have a fine day!
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