List of Names & Information on Famous Hindu Temples in Uttara Kannada District

Here you can find list of names and information (like history, architecture & facts) on ancient / old Hindu temples in Uttara Kannada, India. These Famous temples in Uttara Kannada district are most visited and most sought after best tourist places. You can also find photos of Uttara Kannada temples / mandir.

Since from the ancient times many rulers of these regions visited here. Since then this temple was called as the Dakshina Kashi of the south region of India. The Lord Shiva is the main deity here and it is a famous pilgrim center for the Shivicks set of Hindus. The Maha Shiva Rathri in the month of February is celebrated here with special poojas and rituals. Many pilgrims from all India come here on this occasion. The Kartika mahotsava is the important festival celebrated here.

This is a great pilgrim place especially for women's. Since, they used to come here with lot of vrath undertaken for a period of time and come here to get the blessings of this Durga Devi. Here the Devi is called as the Marikamba. She is very power full and devotees come with pure devotions are blessed with her powers. It is believed that this Devi can cure our diseases and bless us with good health. The Marikamba Jaathr attracts lakhs of devotees here. It is celebrated every alternative year.

Shri Ganapathi is also known as Vinayaka and Ganesha. As per the Hindu believes, it was a tradition to pray to Vinayaka before stating any new ventures or work. Since, he is a wisdom god and popularly called as Siddhi Vinayaka. Siddhi means Success and Budhi Vinayaka means the intelligence. Similarly many devotees come here to get the blessings from the Lord Ganapathi of this temple known for his ancient presence and clear all obstacles of pilgrim's comes here with true devotions.