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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Sharavo Sarabeshwara Maha Ganapathi and Mangala Devi temple, Mangalore- Karnataka

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.
For other temples in Mangalore on My Pilgrimage click here

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58 comments:

  1. ArtiJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Such beautiful temples... I didnt know about the mangalore name... Wonderful indeed!!
    Have a nice day:)

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  2. Shrikrishna MeenaJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Liked the bike standing in 'No Parking' Area and The work of policemen standing there.

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  3. anupamaJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    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

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  4. KParthasarathiJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Thanks .Could get an idea of the Shiva temple from the pictures.Have you included any pictures of Mangala Devi temple in this?

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  5. MridulaJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    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.

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  6. chitraJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Arti, Thanks.

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  7. chitraJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    SKM , Keen sense of observation but he didn't allow us to park our car there :(

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  8. chitraJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Anupama, thanks a lot. I have visited many temples in and around Mangalore . A few more post are in the queue.

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  9. chitraJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Mangala devi temple is having the huge peepul tree in front.Last three photos are of that temple.

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  10. chitraJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Mridula, Yes, the colour combination is very sober and attractive too.

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  11. ?January 9, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    We missed this in our trip to Mookambikka and Udipi.

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  12. SridharanJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Nice pictures.. The huge tree adds to the serenity of any temple.

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  13. chitraJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    ?
    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.

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  14. chitraJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Sridharan, Thanks a lot.

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  15. ECJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I have been to Mangala devi temple 2 yrs back..Nice to see it again in pics..

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  16. chitraJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks EC.

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  17. kiran sawhneyJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I like the fact that maidens observe the vrata here to get their suitable match. Great post again

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  18. aipiJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful temple..Ganpati statue looks divine!


    US Masala

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  19. InsigniaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    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

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  20. AswathiBabuJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    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

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  21. chitraJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Kiran, These beliefs and customs only binds us to the temple which we say as our culture isn't it?

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  22. chitraJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    aipi, thanks for your comment. I think you are also like me, a regular, who visits their friends blogs for encouraging.

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  23. chitraJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    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.

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  24. chitraJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    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.

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  25. BikramJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I had no clue how Mangalore came to be ... lovely temples

    Bikram's

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  26. R. RameshJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    ivvalaluvu koil pagura ungalluku punniyamo punniyam..best wishes always

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  27. bhagyaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    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.

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  28. chitraJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Bikram, thanks.

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  29. chitraJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Ramesh,
    Nandri, Nandri, Konjum punyam ungalukkum poyi serattum.

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  30. chitraJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Bhagya,
    I think you are belong to Mangalore is it not?
    Shall do the fb thing.

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  31. TeamgsquareJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Thanks for sharing ..... nice pics .

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  32. smJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    beautiful temple

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  33. chitraJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Team G square,
    Thank you.

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  34. chitraJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    sm, thanks

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  35. ArchanaJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    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.

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  36. chitraJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    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.

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  37. Felicity Grace TerryJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    As always I have enjoyed my armchair visit. Are those sculptures as pink as they seem or is it just the light?

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  38. R. RameshJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    hahah how sweet...thanks chitraji...nanri...

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  39. chitraJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    PW, they are pink in colour, a different one from the multi hued ones which you always see here.

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  40. Sushma MallyaJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Beautiful temple..

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  41. chitraJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Sushma, thanks.

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  42. Neena SharmaJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    What lovely colours. So desi yet so sophisticated.

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  43. chitraJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Neena,
    Thank you so much.

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  44. MartinaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I love these pink figurines on that temple, beautiful and fun! I so love how India is never afraid of color!

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    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!

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  46. P.N. SubramanianJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    The town seems to derive its name from this reigning deity. I came across this somewhere else as well.Thanks.

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  47. ജയരാജ്‌മുരുക്കുംപുഴJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    chitraji, very beautiful description and images, thanks a lot......

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  48. AnyaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Wow!!
    Wow!!

    I wish I could visit those temple :-)
    Looks soooooooo beautiful ...

    :-)

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  49. chitraJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Martina, I know how much you love colours. Thanks for the visit. I am travelling hence not able to visit other blogs.

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  50. chitraJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Vineeta ,
    Thanks, and all the best for your new venture. Hope you will be able to visit a few at least.

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  51. chitraJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    P. N Subramaniam, thanks a lot.

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  52. chitraJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Jayaraj, Thanks.
    Anya, Thanks a lot.

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  53. JAGDISH BALIJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    As always nicely presented.

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  54. ArtiJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    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:)

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  55. AmritJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Chitra,

    As usual beautiful post and pictures. The post is one week long and for some reason I missed it. I don't how.

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  56. chitraJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    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.

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  57. R. RameshJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    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

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  58. MartinaJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    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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