Anegudde (Karnataka)

Here, Lord Ganapathi is also called, ‘Siddhi
Vinakaya’ and ‘Sarva Siddhi Pradaayaka’,
the provider of all boons. People come here
with all kinds of wishes.

Anegudde (Karnataka) Hindu Temples

Anegudde is a village in the Kundapura taluq of Udupi district, India. The village is also known as 'Kumbashi' or 'Kumbhashi'. It lies en route from Udupi towards Kundapura on the NH 17.

While the name Kumbhasi is said to be derived from Kumbhasura, who was slain here, Anegudde comes from Aane (elephant) and Gudde (hillock), as it is the abode of the elephant-headed god, Sri Vinayaka.ll One of the best known Ganesha temples in Udupi District is the temple of Shri Maha Ganapathi at Anegudde.

Here, Lord Ganapathi is also called, ‘Siddhi Vinakaya’ and ‘Sarva Siddhi Pradaayaka’, the provider of all boons. People come here with all kinds of wishes. The Lord Vinayaka here is said to fulfill all the wishes of his devotees. Anegudde is considered one of the seven 'mukti sthalas' in coastal Karnataka (Parashurama kshetra).

How To Reach

By Road - Kumbhasi (Anegudde) is located on the NH 17 at a distance of 90 km from Mangalore, 9 km from Kundapur, and 30 km from Udupi. Kumbhasi is located about 400 km from the state capital Bengaluru.

Frequent bus service is available from Mangalore /Udupi /Kundapur to Kumbhasi.
To reach the temple, one can either walk from the bus stand using the stairs or hire an autorickshaw / taxi to reach Anegudde temple at the top of the hill.

By Air- The nearest airport is at Bajpe near Mangalore.

By Train- The nearest railway station is at Barkur, near Kundapur.

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