Navarathri festival is on and I thought a post on Mother Goddess Durga whom we all worship during these nine divine nights is apt for the season. Navarathri is victory of good over evil, and this temple I visited also has the Divine Mother Durga as the presiding deity.
Kateel Durga Parameshwari temple stands gloriously in the middle of river Nandhini surrounded by thick and lush greenery. Kati, means middle and Ila means area in Tulu language, a local dialect spoken in Dakshina Kannada. This temple is at a distance of 29 Kms. from Mangalore city. Nandhini, believed to be the daughter of Kamadenu was cursed by a rishi and she flowed as a river on earth. She requested Goddess Durga to redeem her and the Goddess after killing the demon Arunasura resided in the form of a Linga in the Kati of river Nandini. By the presence of Mother Goddess, Nandhini was relieved from the curse and thence She blesses Her devotees.
Kateel Durga Parameshwari temple stands gloriously in the middle of river Nandhini surrounded by thick and lush greenery. Kati, means middle and Ila means area in Tulu language, a local dialect spoken in Dakshina Kannada. This temple is at a distance of 29 Kms. from Mangalore city. Nandhini, believed to be the daughter of Kamadenu was cursed by a rishi and she flowed as a river on earth. She requested Goddess Durga to redeem her and the Goddess after killing the demon Arunasura resided in the form of a Linga in the Kati of river Nandini. By the presence of Mother Goddess, Nandhini was relieved from the curse and thence She blesses Her devotees.
How to Reach:
Mangalore is well connected with air, road and rail. Many private buses ply to this temple . Private cabs are also available and one can hire them at reasonable rates.
Accomodation- Budget , luxury and deluxe hotels are available in Mangalore.
