Temples Index

Temples Index

Temples in Tulunadu region are innumerable with each of them having their own unique mythological significance and history. Steeped in tradition, each of these places of worship complement the many community worship places called Daivasanas, where spirit worship is...
Kelinja Ullalthi Amma temple

Kelinja Ullalthi Amma temple

Kelinja Ullalthi Amma temple is at Vitla, Bantwal Taluq, around 35 kms from Mangalore. This is one of the special temples for the people of Tulunadu region. People ardently pray for their wishes to be fulfilled especially those who do not have children, have speech...
Narahari Sadashiva Temple

Narahari Sadashiva Temple

Narahari Sadashiva Temple is situated on the top of Narahari Hill near Melkar which is 30+ Kms from Mangalore city and 4 Kms from BC Road, Bantwal. It is on the National Highway connecting Mangalore & Bangalore. Narahari Sadashiva Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva...
Bantwal Karinjeshwara Temple

Bantwal Karinjeshwara Temple

Karinjeshwara Temple is located 44 km from Mangalore city near Bantwal town. It is a beautiful place surrounded by Kodyamale hills and forests, located about 1000 ft above sea level. This huge rock mountain consists of two main temples at two levels, Parvathi and...
Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari

Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari

Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari Temple is a holy place located 85 km from Mangalore and 25 km north of Udupi.. The name derives from ‘Manda-Aarathi’ from Kannada, meaning the holy light. The calm serene surroundings of the temple form a great attraction who...
Sowthadka Mahaganapathi temple

Sowthadka Mahaganapathi temple

Sowthadka Mahaganapathi temple is a pilgrimage centre located at a distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Belthangadi Taluk. It is about 75 kms from Mangalore, 16 kms from Dharmastala and 35 kms from Kukke Subramanya. The specialty of the place is Sowthadka Mahaganapathi...
Surya Sadashiva Rudra Temple, Ujjire

Surya Sadashiva Rudra Temple, Ujjire

Surya Sadashiva Rudra Temple is located in Nada village of Dakshina Kannada district. It is at a distance of 75 kms from Mangalore, 16 kms from Dharmastala and 4 km from Ujire town. Even though the temple is called Sadashiva Rudra Devasthana, it is popular and famous...
Mundkur Durgaparameshwari

Mundkur Durgaparameshwari

Mundkur Durgaparameshwari Temple is believed to be more than 1300 years old. Located in Karkala taluk, Mundkur is an amazing city of temples surrounded by the River Shambhavi on three sides (east, south and west). Around Mundkur Durgaparameshwari Temple,...
Surathkal Sadashiva Temple

Surathkal Sadashiva Temple

Sadashiva Temple Surathkal is an ancient one dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is on a hillock along the beautiful Surathkal Beach. There are great views of the sea from this temple.  A light house is also located adjacent to Sadashiva temple Surathkal. Legend has it that...
Someshwara Somanatha Temple

Someshwara Somanatha Temple

Somanatha Temple is surrounded by Someshwara beach, located near a fort built by Queen Abbakka Rani. It is situated adjoining the Arabian Sea along the Western Ghats of South India and 13 km south of Mangalore. Presiding deity here is Lord Shiva and the temple is...