Padutirupathi (Karnataka)

This place is considered very sacred by
the devotees, as they believe that the Lord
will grant all their wishes.

Padutirupathi (Karnataka) Hindu Temples

Sree Venkataramana Temple, Karkala: Karkala is very famous for its Gomateshawra Betta and Jain Basadis. There are many other outspots which are popular all over the town. One of them is Padutirupathi Sree Venkataramana Temple. This is one of the oldest temple of Gaud Saraswat Brahmins after Sri MadhaAnantheshwar Temple Manjeshwar. A powerful shrine resembling Tirupathi.

It is the Venkatramana Temple, an amalgamation of glory, faith and architecture that strikes the mind and stands tall when Karkala is mentioned. With its hoary past, the temple is the hub of all religious and cultural activities of the Gowda Saraswath Brahmins. A place of reverence and devotion for many. There is hardly an individual in Karkala who has not adored the architecture, worshipped the gods and goddesses and appealed to them to grant their wishes. An aura in the presence of the Almighty always lingers in the garbha-griha. It is one of the biggest of such temples in the Udupi district with Lord Venkataramana as the deity.

This shrine lies to the west of Tirupathi while original shrine is in the east. The name itself signifies its meaning. Padu means 'West' in Kannada and Tirupathi means Tirumala temple. The Hindu temple of Padutirupathi is as old as the Jain temple. The temple is built in traditional style and it is at a distance of 50 kilometers from the city of Mangalore.

The principal deity of this temple is Lord Venkataramana. This place is considered very sacred by the devotees, as they believe that the Lord will grant all their wishes. This majestic building reflects the architecture that was prevalent in ancient South India. The rites and rituals followed at this temple are similar to those of the Tirupathi Temple. According to legends this temple is an extension of Tirupathi. Hence, once in every year the people of Karkala journey to Tirupathi to present the proceeds.

Etymology

This shrine lies to the west of Tirupathi while original shrine is in the east. The name itself signifies its meaning. Padu means 'West' in Kannada and Tirupathi means Tirumala temple. The Hindu temple of Padutirupathi is as old as the Jain temple. The temple is built in traditional style and it is at a distance of 50 kilometers from the city of Mangalore. The principal deity of this temple is Lord Venkataramana. This place is considered very sacred by the devotees, as they believe that the Lord will grant all their wishes. This majestic building reflects the architecture that was prevalent in ancient South India. The rites and rituals followed at this temple are similar to those of the Tirupathi Temple. According to legends this temple is an extension of Tirupathi. Hence, once in every year the people of Karkala journey to Tirupathi to present the proceeds.

History

This ancient temple of Karkala, Karnataka, India was built by Gaud Saraswat Brahmins of Karkal. They migrated from Goa after the Portuguese invaded it. They could not suffer their tortures. So they came to places like Karnataka and Kerala where they brought all their household items.

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