This temple has been in my list for quite a long time. Situated at heart of Padubidri town, this historic temple is nearly 1000yrs old. Here is how the visit was realized.
The drive was towards relatives house at Hejamady to have lunch & enjoy gathering. Interestingly, as we reached the house, in-laws were on their way to same temple. Was that a sheer co-incidence or divine call? I leave up to user discretion to decide! My intuition aligned with in-laws requirement, drove me to pay ad-hoc visit to temple. It was hot afternoon and weather was clear. With perfect ambiance and events set, we reached temple in matter of 10mins.
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| The facade |
One of the oldest temple of coastal Karnataka (around 1000years) and also considered as karnika (fulfiller of devotee wishes).
Devotees offer appa seve before starting any major events to Lord Ganesha to ward-off obstacles. Appa Prasada is delicious which is prepared from rice & jaggery smeared with either ghee or oil (depends on requirement from devotees). The Appa Seve (offering) need to be informed a day in advance. The Ghee offering costs more than oil counterpart.
Temple has no restriction to photograph during my visit. which enabled me to capture pictures of divine sanctum where deities are housed. The primary deity is Mahalingeshwara (Lord Shiva). His son Mahaganapathy (Lord Ganapathy) is housed south west in a separate sanctum. Both deities are installed facing east. Due to feeble light in the sanctum of Ganapthy the photograph turned out less appealing.
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| Lord Shiva |
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| Lord Ganesha |
Temple timings as per placard.
Mythology of temple is documented here: https://www.hindu-blog.com/2016/03/padubidri-temple-shri-mahalingeshwara.html
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| Paddy field facing the temple |
The temple has not seen any renovation recently. A must visit place if you are on pilgrimage tour to Udupi.
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