Sri Vinayaka Temple at Anegudde :
Sri Vinayaka Temple at Anegudde is located at a distance of 9 km south of Kundapura, in Udupi District. Anegudde is also popularly called as Kumbashi.
The name Kumbhashi is said to be derived from demon Kumbhasura.
When proceeding from Mangalore towards Udupi one comes upon an impressive arch, which announces the lord Vinayaka temple of Anegudde.
Anegudde means elephant hillock and the Vinayaka here is said to be a swayambhu who manifested in Dwapara Yuga.
The main sanctum sanctorum with the majestic figure of Vinayaka resplendent in silver Armour, in standing posture, can be seen from the entrance.
What is striking is the very large head of the God with huge ears. Of the four arms two are 'varada hasta' indicating his inclination to grant boons.
Two hands point to his feet, as a means to salvation. Pujas are performed in near-silence by priests.
Tulabharam, a custom of offering to God valuables in weight equivalent of a person is frequently done in this temple by devotees.
Auspicious ceremonies like wedding, naming ceremony etc. are also held here.
The prasad here, as in most temples in Dakshina Kannada District, is the panchyagajya prasad, which is a mixture of dal, sugar, copra, milk and honey. People from far off places come here to take blessings from Lord Vinayaka. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great splendor.
Lunch is served to devotees as prasadam.
Sri Vinayaka Temple at Anegudde is located at a distance of 9 km south of Kundapura, in Udupi District. Anegudde is also popularly called as Kumbashi.
The name Kumbhashi is said to be derived from demon Kumbhasura.
When proceeding from Mangalore towards Udupi one comes upon an impressive arch, which announces the lord Vinayaka temple of Anegudde.
Anegudde means elephant hillock and the Vinayaka here is said to be a swayambhu who manifested in Dwapara Yuga.
The main sanctum sanctorum with the majestic figure of Vinayaka resplendent in silver Armour, in standing posture, can be seen from the entrance.
What is striking is the very large head of the God with huge ears. Of the four arms two are 'varada hasta' indicating his inclination to grant boons.
Two hands point to his feet, as a means to salvation. Pujas are performed in near-silence by priests.
Tulabharam, a custom of offering to God valuables in weight equivalent of a person is frequently done in this temple by devotees.
Auspicious ceremonies like wedding, naming ceremony etc. are also held here.
The prasad here, as in most temples in Dakshina Kannada District, is the panchyagajya prasad, which is a mixture of dal, sugar, copra, milk and honey. People from far off places come here to take blessings from Lord Vinayaka. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great splendor.
Lunch is served to devotees as prasadam.
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