Dr. Veerendra Heggade [ Mangalorean Star: April, 2006 ]
Born on November 25, 1948, Dr. Veerendra Heggade is the son of Shri Ratnavarma Heggade, former Dharmadhikari, was a boy of great dignity and devotion. Nurtured by the piety of his father's administrative skills and dedication to Dharma, Mr. Heggade showed great maturity at an early age, a maturity that proved itself when the mantle of Heggadeship (Dharmadhikari) fell on his young shoulders at the tender age of 20, on 24th October 1968, while he was preparing for his graduation from Bangalore University.
In less than four decades, since he assumed responsibilities in 1968, he has carried his heritage to greater heights. Not only by continuing to protect the essence of the Kshetra, but also by achieving remarkable progress in his service to mankind.
What distinguishes Shri Veerendra Heggade is that while being the head of a revered religious institution, he is, today, far more than that. His years of practicing 'active' Dharma have given him a vision that combines social issues such as education and environment with religion. This has resulted in him being requested to grace a variety of functions and his opinions treated with immense respect. His advice is sought by the high and mighty on every topic under the sun, bar politics, which he eschews. Amazingly though, Shri Heggade's common touch sees the ordinary supplicant as comfortable in seeking him out as a friend, philosopher and guide. Several religious Mutts have conferred honorific titles such as ‘Dharma Rathna’, ‘Dharma Bhushana’, ‘Paropakara Dhurandara’, ‘Abhinava Chamundaraya’.
Mr. Heggade’s contributions to the religion are immense. He convened a “Dharma Jagrithi Sammelan” at Bangalore in the year 1977, a conference to focus the attention of the people on need to change traditional practices to suit present day social condition. More than 15 Matadhipathis participated for the first time on a common platform. Installed 39 feet high monolithic statue of Bhagwan Bahubali Swamy at Dharmasthala and conducted Maha Masthakabhisheka ceremony in 1982 and 1995. S.D.M. Dharmothana Trust ® was established to renovate archeological and historic important temples of Karnataka. 55 Temples have been renovated till 2004. He also contributes for Communal Harmony through his regular Lectures. Publishes and distributes more than 60,000 copies of moral education High School students. Competitions are held for the students on topics selected on them and prizes awarded to the best students in each school. Mr. Heggade attended WCRP Conference held at Nairobi and Osaka.
Mr. Heggade contributions to the culture are:
He continued the tradition of the Kshetra to hold annual ‘Sarva Dharma and Sahitya Sammelana’ at Dharmasthala. The 72nd Session of the Sammelana was held in 2004.
He is a patron of Art and Literature, a voracious reader, publishes a publication series and a monthly journal “Manjuvani”.
To propagate Naturopathy, Yoga and Moral Education, 400 Teachers of High Schools and Primary Schools train more than 30,000 students every year in Yoga, Moral and Spiritual Education.
He has contributed to the revival of “Yakshagana” by maintaining pure traditional approach to Yakshagana.
“MANJUSHA” a Museum was established displaying rare collections of antiques and contemporary rare and valuable collections. A ‘Vintage Car Museum’ attached to this Museum has interesting cars from many Nations.
4000 Palm-leaf manuscripts are preserved and research is conducted by Scholars for "Sri Manjunatheshwara Samskrithi Samshodhana Prathistana"
As the President of S.D.M. Educational Society and S.D.M. Educational Trust ®, Ujire, he has established and managed the following Institutions:
Introduced Post Graduation course at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire
“RATHNAMANASA“ - A model Hostel with training imparted in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairying and a concept of future farmers and citizens was established for High School boys at Ujire.
“SRI SIDDAVANA GURUKULA” - A model Hostel for College students at Ujire, inspires students in agriculture, moral education and training in leadership programmes.
R. K. Bhat with Dr. Heggade
Contributions to Social Welfare:
Started Free Mass Marriage every year in Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala since 1972. 10,000 couples wedded under this scheme by April 2004.
Constructed Marriage Halls at Bangalore, Kallahalli, Bhadravathi, Mysore, Shravanabelagola and Bantwal for the benefit of middle and low-income people to conduct marriages.
Introduced a Rural Development Project, in Coastal District of Karnataka, comprising of 600 Villages and 6 urban towns. The project is facilitating empowerment of 1,35,000 families in agriculture, transfer of technology, women empowerment, housing, alternative sources of energy, income generating activity, micro finance, education and health.
Recently has been propagating the importance of tapping solar energy and provided such facilities to several villages.
Established the Rural Development and Self-Employment Training Institute (RUDSETI) in collaboration with Syndicate Bank, Syndicate Agricultural Foundation and Canara Bank to train the rural un-employed youth for Self-Employment and Volunteers for Rural Development in 1982. Since then 20 branches of the RUDSETI were started all over India. Upto June 2004, 1,50,000 youths have been trained and settlement rate is 65%.
Hosted several National Seminars including the one on “Rural India Real India” to mark the diamond jubilee celebrations of Syndicate Bank.
Mr. Heggade is the President of - Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Trust (Regd.) and S.D.M., Educational Society (Regd.), Ujire; Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Medical Trust (Regd.), Dharmasthala; Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Dharmothana Trust (R.) Dharmasthala; and Shanthivana Trust (Regd.), Dharmasthala.
Education Institutions:
Primary School: S.D.M Higher Primary schools at Dharmasthala, Ujire, Puduvettu, Mayyadi.
High Schools:
S.D.M High Schools at Dharmasthala, Ujire, Belal, Perinje.
Mangala Jyothi School for Disabled Vamanjoor, Mangalore
S.D.M. English Medium School, Ujire.
Colleges:
S.D.M College, Ujire.
S.D.M College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Ujire.
S.D.M Law College, Mangalore.
S.D.M Ayurveda Pharmacy. Udupi.
S.D.M. College of Ayurveda and Hospital Udupi, Hassan.
S.D.M. Ayurveda Hospital Mangalore, Chickmagalore.
M.M.K & S.D.M College for Women, Mysore.
S.D.M College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad.
J.S.S Banashankari Arts & Shanthikumar Gubbi Science College Dharwad.
JSS K.H Kabbur Institute of Engineering, Dharwad.
S.D.M College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad.
S.D.M. Medical College & Hospital, Dharwad
J.S.S Sakri Law College, Hubli.
S.D.M. Cranio Facial Hospital, Dharwad.
S.D.M. College of Physiotherapy Dharwad.
S.D.M. B.B.M. College, Mangalore.
S.D.M. Naturecure Hospital, Dharmasthala.
Other Institutions:
Yakshagana Training Centre, Dharmasthala.
Middle level training Centre for Anganawadi Supervisors (sponsored by National Institute of Public Co-operation and Child Development, New Delhi).
Manjushree Press, Ujire.
Nethravathi Fine Arts Training Centre, Ujire.
S.D.M Industrial Training Centre, Venoor.
S.D.M Industrial Training Centre, Samse, S.D.M Technical Institute, Mangalore.
S.D.M Institute for Management Development, Mysore
J.S.S Economic Research Institute, Dharwad.
J.S.S School of Arts & Crafts, Dharwad.
Mr. Heggade has received numerous awards for his various contributions to the community. They are:
"PADMABHUSHAN" Award by the Government of India on 30-03-2000 for social work and Communal Harmony.
“RAJARSHI” title from president of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma in 1993.
"DHARMABHUSHAN" Award during the Mahamasthakabhisheka of Bhagwan Bahubali held at Venur in February 2000.The Government of Karnataka honoured him with “Rajyothsava award” for social work in November 1985.
Has been awarded Honorary “Doctorate” by Mangalore University for Social work in January 1994.
Honoured with “Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award” by All India Unity Conference at New Delhi on November 18, 1994.
Honoured with “Man of the Year” award by Public Relations Society of India at Bangalore in June 1994.
Sri P.V. Narasimha Rao, the then Prime Minister of India presented “FICCI AWARD” for Rural Development activities in Belthangady Taluk by S.K.D.R.D.P. on May 12, 1995.
Sri Atal Bihari Vajapayee, former Prime Minister of India presented “FICCI AWARD” for Rural Development & Self Employment activities by RUDSET Institute on November 20, 1999.
“FIE” award by FIE foundation, Kollhapur at Maharashtra in March 1997.
“DHARMA RATHNAKARA” on the occasion of Udupi Paryaya Mahotsav during January 1998.
“Indian Merchants Chambers Award–1998” for Rural Development by I.M.C. Diamond Jubilee Endowment Trust at Mumbai in April 1999.
"Living legend of the Century" award by Lions Millennium Celebrations Committee, Mangalore.
Rotary International conferred "SAPPHIRE " recognition.
Karnataka Govt. awarded the “Rajyothsava Prashasthi” for contributions to social work and religious harmony.
Mangalore University conferred Doctor of Philosophy of social work on Communal Harmony.
“Vatika Varshada Kannadiga – 2004” by E.T.V. Kannada at Hassan on November 20, 2004.
“Gourava Fellowship Award” by Karnataka Tulu Sahithya Academy at Mangalore on February 3, 2004.
“FRCPS (Fellowship of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons)” by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons at Glasgow, United Kingdom on June, 6, 2005.
“Giants International Award” by Giants International at Mumbai on September 17, 2005.
Mr. Heggade is the Director of Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI), Mumbai and an Honorary Rotarian of Belthangady P.H.F. He is also a member of - National Foundation for Communal Harmony, Delhi; Shree Amarnathji Shrine Board, Jammu and Kashmir; Advisory Board of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development; and Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams Development Advisory Council.
During Nadavalli Utsava - performed once in every 50 years
Dr. Heggade’s Message to the Mangalorean.com readers:
I feel that the world is shrinking today, not geographically but because of the rapid transmission of communication and transport systems -- take for example a website that gives information about Mangalore to the world, from the U.S.A. I wish that the heart and soul of all the people in the world can come together in vanishing all the disparities and other differences we have. The world has to unite and the world has to think of peace and prosperity in India, especially the district of Dakshina, Kannada. We have always had a vision for communal harmony, peace, living together and prosperity of all human beings, so that the humanity of the world should be together. Let’s be together, join together, grow together, and prosper together. I wish and pray to Manjunatha Swamy to have all the success for your website and through this more understanding, brotherhood, and prosperity to human kind. Thank you.
http://mangalorean.com/browsearticles.php?arttype=mom&momid=52
ಸೋಮವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 02, 2009
ಸೋಮವಾರ, ಅಕ್ಟೋಬರ್ 26, 2009
CRAZY STAR V RAVICHANDRAN
Crazy star's complete movie list
As a child artist
1.Kula gourava,with Dr.Rajkumar
2.Jedara Bale(just a scene),with Dr.Rajkumar
As a Adult
MOVIE DIRECTOR YEAR
1.Chankravyuha, V Somashekar, 1983
2.Khadima kallaru , gottila , 1984
3.Nane Raja, C V Rajendran, 1984
4.Premigala Saval, Somashekar, 1984
5.Pralayantaka, Gotilla,gottila
6.Savira Sullu, B Subbu Rao, 1985
7.Pithamaha, Ravi, 1985
8.Nannu nanna Hendthi, D Rajendra Babu, 1985
9.Naa ninna Prethisuve, Somashekar, 1986
10.Swabhimana,D.Rajendra Babu ,gottilla
11.Asambhava, D.Rajendra Babu, 1986
12.Premaloka, V.Ravichandran, 1987
13.Sangrama, K.V.Raju, 1987
14.Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara, Rajendra, 1988
15.Ranadheera, V.Ravichandran, 1988
16.Anjada GaMdu, Renuka Sharma, 1988
17.Ramanna Shammanna , B Subbu Rao, 1988
18.Yudakanda, K.V.Raju, 1989
19.Yuga Purusha, D Rajendra Babu, 1989
20.Kindara Jogi, V.Ravichandran, 1989
21.Poli Huduga, S S Ravichandra, 1989
22.Bannada Gejji, S.V.Rajendra singh babu, 1990
23.Abhimanyu, Ravi Raja, 1990
24.Shanthi Kranthi, V.Ravichandran, 1991
25.Ramachari, D.Rajendra Babu, 1991
26.Halli Mestu, Mohan - Manju, 1992
27.Gopi Krishna, V.Ravichandran, 1992
28.Guru Brahma, Veerappa Maralavadi, 1992
29.Chikejamanru , Om Sai Prakash, 1992
30.Sri Rama Chandra , D Rajendra Babu, 1992
31.Gadibidi Ganda ,V.S.Reddy,Gottilla
32.Annayya, D Rajendra Babu, 1993
33.Mane Devru, V.Ravichandran, 1993
34.Chinna ,, V.Ravichandran, 1994
35.Rasika , Dwarkish , 1994
36.Jaana, Shivamani, 1994
37.Putnanja, V.Ravichandran, 1995
38.Sipayi , V.Ravichandran, 1996
39.Kalavida , V.RAvichandran , 1997
40.Mommaga , V.Ravichandran , 1997
41.Cheluva , V.Ravichandran , 1997
42.Yaare Ninu Cheluve , , D.Rajendra Babu , 1998
43.Mangalyam tantu nanena , V.S.Reddy , 1998
44.Preethsod Tappa? , V.Ravichandran , 1998
45.Ravimama , S.Narayan , 1999
46.Naanu nanna hendtiru , V.S.Reddy , 1999
47.Sneha , V.S.Reddy , 1999
48.O Premave , Naganna , 1999
49.Chora chitta Chora , Subramanya , 1999
50.Mahatma , H.Vasu , 2000
51.Preethsutapenilla , V.S.Reddy , 2000
52.O nanna Nalle , V.Ravichandran , 2000
53.Usire , A.K.Prabhu , 2001
54.Kanasugara , Karan , 2001
55.Premakke Sai , a Telugu director ,2001
56.Preethi Modo hudugarigella, gottilla , 2002
57.Yekangi , V.Ravichandran , 2002
58.Kodandarama , V.Ravichandran , 2002
59.Ondagona Baa , Uday shankar , 2003
60.Malla , V.Ravichandran , 2004
61.Ramakrishna , Sai Prakash , 2004
62.Sahukara , Om Prakash , 2004
63.Ahumpremasmi , V.Ravichandran , 2005
64.Pandu Ranga Vittala , Dinesh Babu , 2005
65.Hatavadi , V.Ravichandran , 2006
66.Odahutidavalu , Sai prakash , 2006
67.Ravisastry , M.S.Rajshekar & his son , 2006
68.Neelakanta , Sai Prakash , 2006
69.Ugadi , Sai Prakash , 2007
70.Nee Tata naa Birla 2008
71.manjina hani V.Ravichandran coming soon
72.huvu V.Ravichandran coming soon
And in just a song
1.Kanasalu nine and Manasalu nine
2.Ninello nanalle
And as a Music director for Ayya and Thunta
Crazystar with other stars.
Acted with all the 3 great kumar's of kannada industry
1.Dr.Rajkumar -Kula Gowrava amd Jedara bale
2.Uday Kumar-Pithamaha
3.Kalyan Kumar-Bannada gejje
4.Ambreesh-Chakravyuha,Khadima kallaru,Nane Raja,Premaloka,Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara,Ramanna Shamanna
5.Tiger Prabhakar-Khadima kallaru,Premigala Saval
6.Arun Sarja-Pralayantaka,NAninna prithisuve
7.Rajesh-Pithamaha
8.Shankar NAg-Naninna Prithisuve
9.Vishnuvardhan-Premaloka,Yaare Ninu Cheluve ,Sahukara
10.Srinath-Premaloka,Annaya,Premake Sai
11.Lokesh-Sangrama,Ranadheera,Ramachari,Putnanaja,Preehsod tappa?
12.Anath NAg-Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara,Ranadheera,Shanthi Kranthi
13.Jagesh-RAnadheera,Yudhakanda,Poli Huduga,Gadi bidi Ganda,Yaare Ninu Cheluve ,Ramakrishna,nee tata na birla
14.Devraj-Anjada GaMdu,yudhakanda
15.ShashiKumar-Yudhakanda,Kanasugara,Sahukara
16.Vajramuni-Yuga Purusha
17.Ramesh-Shanthi Kranthi,Yaare Ninu Cheluve
18.Ashwath-Mane Devru
19.Chiranjeevi-Sipayi
20.S.P.B.-Mangalyam tantunanena,
21.Sai Kumar-Mahatma
22.Shivrajkumar-Kodandarama
23.Tiger Prabhakar-Khadima kallaru,Premigala Savaland ofcourse, Prema Loka. Prabhakar = Ravi's college principal.
24.Lokesh-Sangrama,Ranadheera,Ramachari,Putnanaja,Preehsod tappa?Again, Prema Loka. Lokesh = Ravi's dad.
25.Anath NAg-Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara,Ranadheera,Shanthi Kranthi ... and Abhimanyu. Anant Nag = Ravi's teacher.
26.Devraj-Anjada GaMdu,yudhakanda and Bannada Gejje. Devaraj = Amala's brother.
I not tried to put all the list ,just 1 -2 movies
State awards
1.Shanthi-Kranthi-A special award for its technical brilliance(if I am not wrong).
2.Yekangi-
a)Subbya Naidu award for acting
b)2nd best film of the year
c)Best music director of the year.
As a child artist
1.Kula gourava,with Dr.Rajkumar
2.Jedara Bale(just a scene),with Dr.Rajkumar
As a Adult
MOVIE DIRECTOR YEAR
1.Chankravyuha, V Somashekar, 1983
2.Khadima kallaru , gottila , 1984
3.Nane Raja, C V Rajendran, 1984
4.Premigala Saval, Somashekar, 1984
5.Pralayantaka, Gotilla,gottila
6.Savira Sullu, B Subbu Rao, 1985
7.Pithamaha, Ravi, 1985
8.Nannu nanna Hendthi, D Rajendra Babu, 1985
9.Naa ninna Prethisuve, Somashekar, 1986
10.Swabhimana,D.Rajendra Babu ,gottilla
11.Asambhava, D.Rajendra Babu, 1986
12.Premaloka, V.Ravichandran, 1987
13.Sangrama, K.V.Raju, 1987
14.Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara, Rajendra, 1988
15.Ranadheera, V.Ravichandran, 1988
16.Anjada GaMdu, Renuka Sharma, 1988
17.Ramanna Shammanna , B Subbu Rao, 1988
18.Yudakanda, K.V.Raju, 1989
19.Yuga Purusha, D Rajendra Babu, 1989
20.Kindara Jogi, V.Ravichandran, 1989
21.Poli Huduga, S S Ravichandra, 1989
22.Bannada Gejji, S.V.Rajendra singh babu, 1990
23.Abhimanyu, Ravi Raja, 1990
24.Shanthi Kranthi, V.Ravichandran, 1991
25.Ramachari, D.Rajendra Babu, 1991
26.Halli Mestu, Mohan - Manju, 1992
27.Gopi Krishna, V.Ravichandran, 1992
28.Guru Brahma, Veerappa Maralavadi, 1992
29.Chikejamanru , Om Sai Prakash, 1992
30.Sri Rama Chandra , D Rajendra Babu, 1992
31.Gadibidi Ganda ,V.S.Reddy,Gottilla
32.Annayya, D Rajendra Babu, 1993
33.Mane Devru, V.Ravichandran, 1993
34.Chinna ,, V.Ravichandran, 1994
35.Rasika , Dwarkish , 1994
36.Jaana, Shivamani, 1994
37.Putnanja, V.Ravichandran, 1995
38.Sipayi , V.Ravichandran, 1996
39.Kalavida , V.RAvichandran , 1997
40.Mommaga , V.Ravichandran , 1997
41.Cheluva , V.Ravichandran , 1997
42.Yaare Ninu Cheluve , , D.Rajendra Babu , 1998
43.Mangalyam tantu nanena , V.S.Reddy , 1998
44.Preethsod Tappa? , V.Ravichandran , 1998
45.Ravimama , S.Narayan , 1999
46.Naanu nanna hendtiru , V.S.Reddy , 1999
47.Sneha , V.S.Reddy , 1999
48.O Premave , Naganna , 1999
49.Chora chitta Chora , Subramanya , 1999
50.Mahatma , H.Vasu , 2000
51.Preethsutapenilla , V.S.Reddy , 2000
52.O nanna Nalle , V.Ravichandran , 2000
53.Usire , A.K.Prabhu , 2001
54.Kanasugara , Karan , 2001
55.Premakke Sai , a Telugu director ,2001
56.Preethi Modo hudugarigella, gottilla , 2002
57.Yekangi , V.Ravichandran , 2002
58.Kodandarama , V.Ravichandran , 2002
59.Ondagona Baa , Uday shankar , 2003
60.Malla , V.Ravichandran , 2004
61.Ramakrishna , Sai Prakash , 2004
62.Sahukara , Om Prakash , 2004
63.Ahumpremasmi , V.Ravichandran , 2005
64.Pandu Ranga Vittala , Dinesh Babu , 2005
65.Hatavadi , V.Ravichandran , 2006
66.Odahutidavalu , Sai prakash , 2006
67.Ravisastry , M.S.Rajshekar & his son , 2006
68.Neelakanta , Sai Prakash , 2006
69.Ugadi , Sai Prakash , 2007
70.Nee Tata naa Birla 2008
71.manjina hani V.Ravichandran coming soon
72.huvu V.Ravichandran coming soon
And in just a song
1.Kanasalu nine and Manasalu nine
2.Ninello nanalle
And as a Music director for Ayya and Thunta
Crazystar with other stars.
Acted with all the 3 great kumar's of kannada industry
1.Dr.Rajkumar -Kula Gowrava amd Jedara bale
2.Uday Kumar-Pithamaha
3.Kalyan Kumar-Bannada gejje
4.Ambreesh-Chakravyuha,Khadima kallaru,Nane Raja,Premaloka,Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara,Ramanna Shamanna
5.Tiger Prabhakar-Khadima kallaru,Premigala Saval
6.Arun Sarja-Pralayantaka,NAninna prithisuve
7.Rajesh-Pithamaha
8.Shankar NAg-Naninna Prithisuve
9.Vishnuvardhan-Premaloka,Yaare Ninu Cheluve ,Sahukara
10.Srinath-Premaloka,Annaya,Premake Sai
11.Lokesh-Sangrama,Ranadheera,Ramachari,Putnanaja,Preehsod tappa?
12.Anath NAg-Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara,Ranadheera,Shanthi Kranthi
13.Jagesh-RAnadheera,Yudhakanda,Poli Huduga,Gadi bidi Ganda,Yaare Ninu Cheluve ,Ramakrishna,nee tata na birla
14.Devraj-Anjada GaMdu,yudhakanda
15.ShashiKumar-Yudhakanda,Kanasugara,Sahukara
16.Vajramuni-Yuga Purusha
17.Ramesh-Shanthi Kranthi,Yaare Ninu Cheluve
18.Ashwath-Mane Devru
19.Chiranjeevi-Sipayi
20.S.P.B.-Mangalyam tantunanena,
21.Sai Kumar-Mahatma
22.Shivrajkumar-Kodandarama
23.Tiger Prabhakar-Khadima kallaru,Premigala Savaland ofcourse, Prema Loka. Prabhakar = Ravi's college principal.
24.Lokesh-Sangrama,Ranadheera,Ramachari,Putnanaja,Preehsod tappa?Again, Prema Loka. Lokesh = Ravi's dad.
25.Anath NAg-Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara,Ranadheera,Shanthi Kranthi ... and Abhimanyu. Anant Nag = Ravi's teacher.
26.Devraj-Anjada GaMdu,yudhakanda and Bannada Gejje. Devaraj = Amala's brother.
I not tried to put all the list ,just 1 -2 movies
State awards
1.Shanthi-Kranthi-A special award for its technical brilliance(if I am not wrong).
2.Yekangi-
a)Subbya Naidu award for acting
b)2nd best film of the year
c)Best music director of the year.
ಶನಿವಾರ, ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 05, 2009
BYNDOOR[UDUPI]
Byndoor is town in Udupi district. It lies on the National Highway NH-17 which connects Mumbai in Maharashtra state to Mangalore in Karnataka state. Byndoor lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea very close to the border of Udupi district & with the Uttara Kannada district. Byndoor has a railway station that lies on the Konkan Railway.
The famous temples of Byndoor are Sri Seneshwara Temple and Sri Mahakali Temple, Sri Sita Ramachandra Mandira. Mahaganapathi temple,Mahasathi temple,Momeswara temple.Kolluru Mookambika temple,Hattiyangadi Ganeaha temple,
Panchalingeshwari temple,Nandikeshwara temple ,Sri Hanuman temple etc.......
SOMESWARA BEACH
located near byndoor, north of Udupi on NH17 in between Udupi and Murudeshwar.To reach this beach take the road through byndoor town - 4km,nice to enjoy,oneside sea water at higher elevation other side river water at lower elevation,if you wish u can walk along the joining line, but in summer season.u find plenty of shells in the shore.the same can be viewed from Vottinene to have beautiful and memorable snaps.-CHARAN BYNDOOR
KOLLURU MOOKAMBIKA
Kollur has the famous Mookambika Temple at the foot of the Western Ghats. This attractive Mookambika temple with gold plated crest and copper roofs attracts thousands of devotees. This is a well known temple in Kundapur taluq of Karnataka visited by pilgrims from all over India.
Kollur is one of the seven pilgrimages which were created by Parashurama. It is is situated at the banks of the never drying river Sauparnika. While the other pilgrimages created by Parashurama are devoted to Lord Shiva, Lord Subramanya and Lord Ganesha, this is the only one devoted to goddess Parvathi.
It is a belief that an eagle (Garuda) called Suparna performed penance on the banks of the river and attained salvation hence the name Sauparnika.
It is a pleasant experience to take a dip in the holy river and then head for the darshan of the goddess.
The main statue in the temple is the Shiva linga called the Jyothirlingam. This Jyotirlingam in front of the image of the Goddess Mookambika is of great antiquity. A golden line divides this lingam into two unequal parts and is visible only in the light of reflected sunlight pointed at the lingam. The right portion of this lingam is said to represent Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - as the conscious static principles and the larger left part Lakshmi, Saraswathi and Parvathi - the creative energy principles. It is a belief that the three goddess Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Parvathi and the three lords Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara emerged out of it.
Adi Sankara the great religious leader is said to have installed the metal image of the Goddess behind the lingam. Adi Sankara is said to have spontaneously composed the classic work Soundarya Lahiri here. The idol that was installed by Adi Shankara is confined in a copper roofed and gold crested temples.
There are couple of places worth visiting in the vicinity of the temple. One of them is Arasina Makki, a famous waterfall. The Kutachadri range is a beautiful place and attracts a large number of mountaineers and trekkers. Kollur is well connected to Mangalore, Bangalore and Mysore. Regular buses ply from MANGALORE,UDUPI,BYNDOOR AND KUNDAPURA
SRI KRISHNA TEMPLE UDUPI
Udupi is the seat of Lord Krishna, considered to be one of the holiest places for pilgrimage in southern India. Here there is a holy temple of Sri Krishna and this is the birthplace of Sri Madhwacharya, founder of Dwaita Philosophy and one of the three great Acharyas, he is reputed to have discovered the idol of Shri Krishna from a ship, which he saved miraculously from the clutches of fatal storm breeding on the sea at Malpe. One day when he was performing his morning prayers on the Malpe shore, he found that a ship sailing in the sea, was in danger owing to rough weather, Sri Madhwacharya with his divine power was able to control the rough weather.
Miraculously and to the utter astonishment of the captain and the crew of the ship, the weather became calm, and the ship, that was a few minutes before, found to be on the verge of destruction, unknowingly reached the Malpe shore on its own accord. The captain of the ship saw Sri Madhwacharya standing and holding his loincloth in the direction of the wind, in deep meditations. The captain, considering his greatness offered all the cargo, in return for the help rendered. Sri Madhwacharya refused to accept anything, except two big pieces of Gopichandan, which he knew, contained the images of Lord Krishna and Sri Balarama. The images of Lord Krishna is the same that can be seen in the Sri Krishna Temple at Udupi and the image of Sri Balarama can be seen at Vadabhandeshwara Malpe. Sri Madhwacharya, who is considered as an incarnation of Vayu Devata, organized eight mutts at Udupi for the worship of Lord. Once in two years the Pariyaya festival will be held in the middle of January when the worship of Krishna passes from one mutt to another when disciples of the Madhwa seat congregate from all parts of India.
Mythology connections:
Lord Narayana, in his one of the incarnation as Parasurama, after making 21 assaults on the Kshathriyas and destroying them, performed a great Yajna. In this Yajna he gave away all his land as a gift to Brahmins. Finding that he was not left with any land for himself and being reluctant to stay in the land already given away as gift, he reclaimed from Arabian Sea a strip of land from Gokarna to Cape Comorin. This coastal strip of land, obtained by Parasurama from Varuna the Sea-God, is known as Parasurama Kshetra or Parasurama land. Ramabhoja, a great devotee of Parasurama, was proclaimed king of this land. Intending to perform Ashwamedha Yajna, Rambhoja got the site for sacrificial fire ploughed up.
While ploughing, a serpent got killed by the ploughshare. Although this serpent was nothing but a demon in disguise, Rambhoja was greatly worried as it was a sin to kill a serpent. To atone this sin, he was directed by Lord Parasurama to build a big silver pedestal with the image of a serpent at each of its four corners and to worship Him who would be seated in spirit on the pedestal and also to distribute gold equal to his own weight (Tulabhara) to deserving persons. Rambhoja did likewise and performed the Ashwamedha Yajna successfully. At its conclusion, Lord Parasurama appeared and declared that he was pleased with the Yajna and that henceforth the sacrificial land 'Roopya Peetha' (silver pedestal) would become a famous centre of pilgrimage. This land is also known as 'Thoulava' land and because Rambhoja performed 'Tulabhara'. This is in brief is the legend of the land.
Deriving the name UDUPI:
This Roopya Peetha land is now popularly known as Udupi. This name has been derived from the Moon. Daksha Prajapathi once cursed the Moon. To ward of this curse, the moon performed penance in propitiation of God Ishwara in forest in this land. Ishwara being pleased appeared before the moon and removed the evil effects of the curse. This place has since been known as Chandramouleeshwara and there is an ancient temple of this name. The actual spot where the moon performed penance is known as 'Abjaranya'. There is a sacred tank Chandra-Pushkarani by its side. In Sanskrit, 'Udu' means stars; 'Pa' means 'lord of'. Hence Udupa means lord of stars, that is, moon. The place is called as Udupi as the moon performed penance and obtained grace.
Historical view:
After the time of Rajabhoja, a Kadamba King ruled the territory around Sahyadri Mountains. It is believed that he was born by the special grace of the God. In his dynasty was born a king by name Vasu and he got married his daughter Susheela to Hemangada, another prince of the Sun dynasty. This couple begot a son by name Mayuravarma. Soon after the child was born his father died in battle. The widowed mother Susheela and Mayuravarma lived on the banks of the river Shakthimathi in extreme hardship and poverty.
Once sage Vasista happened to pass that way. He advised Susheela and her son to worship the God at Koteshwara who would put an end to their troubles. They did likewise and as a result of this, Mayuravarma became the king of Thoulava land. Once sage Kashyapa advised king to get settle some worthy Brahmin Vedic scholars in his country. King accepted the advice and invited Brahmin Vedic scholars from North India and made them settle in his country. This Roopya Peetha is also known as Shivalli. The Brahmins who settled in Shivalli Village are known as Shivalli Brahmins. They are also known as Thoulava Brahmins because they settle down in Thoulava land.
Sreeman Madhwacharya:
Udupi has now become famous because of Sri Madhwacharya, the founder of the Dwaita system of Philosophy and also because of Sri Krishna Mutt. It is well known from authoritative source that Sri Madhwacharya is an incarnation of God Vayu who at the behest Lord Narayana accepted the task of interpreting the Shastras correctly and leading worthy men to their salvation. Sri Madhwacharya was born in the year 1238 A.D. on the Vijaya Dashami day in the month of Ashwayuja in the Vilambi Samvatsara.
Sri Madhwacharya founded the Dwaita system of philosophy and propagated it throughout the country. Sri Madhwacharya gave sanyasa to eight of his disciples and commissioned them not only to carry on the worship of the idol of Shri Krishna but also to propagate the Dwaita Philosophy. The pontiff of each of eight mutts carried on the worship of the idol for a period of two months by rotation.
These Mutts are - 1) Sri Palimar Mutt, 2) Sri Admar Mutt, 3) Sri Krishnapur Mutt, 4) Sri Puttige Mutt, 5) Sri Sirur Mutt, 6) Sri Sode Mutt, 7) Sri Kaniyoor Mutt and 8) Sri Pejavar Mutt.
Sri Krishna Mutt:
Udupi is famous for its Sri Krishna Mutt, which though small is quite beautiful. There is no front door to this mutt. Instead there is a window through which once could always get the darshana of the idol from outside the mutt. The main entrance to the Mutt is on the southern side. As one enters, on the right side there is a tank called the Madhwa Pushkarani. This tank has stone steps all round and a Mantapa in the centre. Inside the sanctum sanctorum, the idol of Sri Krishna is installed facing west. The exit from the Mutt on the northern side leads straight to the dining hall, called Chowki.
Annual Festivals and Celebrations:
1. Seven Utsavas:
Saptotsava or the seven Utsavas can be considered to be the annual festival in Sri Krishna Temple. It commences 5 days prior to Makara Sankramana and carries on daily. The sixth utsava takes place on the night of Makara Sankramana and on the next day, utsava takes place during daytime. (These Utsavas take place about the middle of January every year).
2. Sri Madhwa Navami:
Sri Madhwa Navami is celebrated on a grand scale in Udupi. It is on this auspicious day on the ninth day of the bright half of the month of Makara (February) that Sri Madhwacharya disappeared from mortal sight.
3. Holi Kamadahana:
On this day in March, in the evening a procession starts from Sri Krishna Mutt, proceeds upto Kadiyali and returns. At night there is another procession and program consists of the burning of an effigy of 'Kama'. Next morning there is another procession where the members smear themselves with colored water.
4. Sri Rama Navami:
This festival falls on the ninth day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra (April).
5. Mesha Sankramana:
This is the New Year day. The celebration consist of a chariot utsava, cradle pooja, etc. at daytime.
6. Vasanthotsava:
This is the spring festival. Every year in Chaitra, Vasantha Pooja continues for 2 months every night. Light refreshment, in the form of prasadam, is distributed to the public after it is offered to God during the Pooja.
7. Narasimha Jayanthi:
The deity of Sri Krishnapur and Sri Kaniyoor Mutts is Sri Narasimha. If these deities happen to be in the Sri Krishna Mutt, special Abhishekha, feeding of Brahmins and chariot utsava take place on this day in the month of May.
8. Bhagirathi Janmadina:
On this day in June, there is special pooja in the 'Bhagirathi gudi' in the Madhwasarovar. A car festival for Lord Sri Krishna takes place at night and Mantapa pooja is specially held before Bhagirathi gudi in Madhwa Sarovara.
9. Chaturmasa:
The word Chaturmasa means four months. It refers to a period from the bright half Ekadashi of Ashada to the same day in Kartika Masa. There is a special Abhishekha to the idol of Shri Krishna.
10. Jagaranaseva:
On the Ekadashi nights, during Chaturmasa, there is a special pooja at night and a program till the early hours of the morning are arranged with a view to keep the pious people awake during the night. The program consists of instrumental music, dancing and Sankeertana, reading of Puranas etc.
11. Sri Krishna Jayanthi:
This festival comes off on the Shravana Krishna Ashtami, in the month of August or September every year. Complete fast is observed on that day and when the moon rises at about midnight, the swamijis take their bath and offer special pooja and 'Argya' to Sri Krishna. A golden chariot taken around the car street on this occasion.
12. Ganesha Chathurthi:
This festival, which is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Ganapathi, comes off on the fourth day of the bright half of Bhadrapada in the month of September.
13. Anantha Chathurdhashi:
This festival comes off on the 14th day of bright half of Bhadrapada in the month of September. On this day there is Kalashapratishte, special pooja and sumptuous feast for Brahmins in the mutt.
14. Navarathri (Dasara):
This comes off usually in the month of October. Commencing with the first day of the bright half Ashwija, this festival lasts for 10 days. During the first nine days, the idol of Sri Krishna is decorated in the feminine form of Lakshmi.
15. Panchami Jagarana Pooja:
This special pooja takes place every morning for one month from Ashwija Shuddha Ekadashi till Kartika Shuddha Dwadhashi.
16. Deepavali (Balindra Pooja):
This festival comes off in the month of October or November. On the thirteenth day of the dark half of Ashwija, Pooja is offered to water. Next morning at moon rise, a pooja offering oil to Krishna is performed. On the New Moon day, Pooja is offered to the image of Bali, which is artistically drawn on the ground in front of the gopuram. A large number of wick lamps are lighted on this occasion.
17. Laksha Deepotsava:
From the first day in the month of Kartika, till Dwadhashi, a special pooja is offered to the Tulasi plant after the night pooja.
18. Subramanya Shashti:
On this day celebration consists of special pooja in the Sri Subramanya Shrine, Chariot Utsava during morning and mass feast to Brahmins at noon. A car festival for Lord Krishna takes place at night and Mantapa pooja is held in Subramanya Shrine.
19. Dhanu Pooja:
Everyday throughout the month of Dhanu, a special pooja takes place at dawn. Pongal and many other sweets are prepared as an offering for this pooja which is later on served to the few invited people.
20. Guru Samaradhana:
The Paryaya Swamis celebrate the Aradhana or Death Anniversary of their immediate Gurus on a grand scale.
21. Paryaya Mahotsava:
The Paryaya festival is the biggest of all the festivals in Udupi. This festival, which occurs on the 17th or 18th of January of alternative years, attracts huge crowd from all corners of India. Prior to Sri Vadiraja Teertha Swami it was customary for each swamis to be in charge of the Sri Krishna Mutt and its poojas for a period of two months only. But Sri Vadiraja changed this into a period of two years each. This handing over and taking over ceremony of the charge of Sri Krishna Mutt is known as Paryaya. The entire responsibility of carrying on the customary poojas and festivals of Sri Krishna Mutt during these two years rests with the Paryaya Swami.
How to reach Udupi Shri Krishna Temple:
There are many busses ply between Mangalore-Udupi-Kundapur/Manipal etc. From Mangalore to Udupi will take one-hour journey. Temple situated at the heart of Udupi town and walk able distance from bus stand.
Postal corresponding Address of the temple:
Sri Krishna Math
Jagadguru Shri Madhwacharya Moola Mahasamstana
UDUPI - 576101
Karnataka - INDIA
Ph: 91-8252-20598, 23402
CHARAN BYNDOOR
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SOMESWARA BEACH
located near byndoor, north of Udupi on NH17 in between Udupi and Murudeshwar.To reach this beach take the road through byndoor town - 4km,nice to enjoy,oneside sea water at higher elevation other side river water at lower elevation,if you wish u can walk along the joining line, but in summer season.u find plenty of shells in the shore.the same can be viewed from Vottinene to have beautiful and memorable snaps.-CHARAN BYNDOOR
KOLLURU MOOKAMBIKA
Kollur has the famous Mookambika Temple at the foot of the Western Ghats. This attractive Mookambika temple with gold plated crest and copper roofs attracts thousands of devotees. This is a well known temple in Kundapur taluq of Karnataka visited by pilgrims from all over India.
Kollur is one of the seven pilgrimages which were created by Parashurama. It is is situated at the banks of the never drying river Sauparnika. While the other pilgrimages created by Parashurama are devoted to Lord Shiva, Lord Subramanya and Lord Ganesha, this is the only one devoted to goddess Parvathi.
It is a belief that an eagle (Garuda) called Suparna performed penance on the banks of the river and attained salvation hence the name Sauparnika.
It is a pleasant experience to take a dip in the holy river and then head for the darshan of the goddess.
The main statue in the temple is the Shiva linga called the Jyothirlingam. This Jyotirlingam in front of the image of the Goddess Mookambika is of great antiquity. A golden line divides this lingam into two unequal parts and is visible only in the light of reflected sunlight pointed at the lingam. The right portion of this lingam is said to represent Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - as the conscious static principles and the larger left part Lakshmi, Saraswathi and Parvathi - the creative energy principles. It is a belief that the three goddess Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Parvathi and the three lords Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara emerged out of it.
Adi Sankara the great religious leader is said to have installed the metal image of the Goddess behind the lingam. Adi Sankara is said to have spontaneously composed the classic work Soundarya Lahiri here. The idol that was installed by Adi Shankara is confined in a copper roofed and gold crested temples.
There are couple of places worth visiting in the vicinity of the temple. One of them is Arasina Makki, a famous waterfall. The Kutachadri range is a beautiful place and attracts a large number of mountaineers and trekkers. Kollur is well connected to Mangalore, Bangalore and Mysore. Regular buses ply from MANGALORE,UDUPI,BYNDOOR AND KUNDAPURA
SRI KRISHNA TEMPLE UDUPI
Udupi is the seat of Lord Krishna, considered to be one of the holiest places for pilgrimage in southern India. Here there is a holy temple of Sri Krishna and this is the birthplace of Sri Madhwacharya, founder of Dwaita Philosophy and one of the three great Acharyas, he is reputed to have discovered the idol of Shri Krishna from a ship, which he saved miraculously from the clutches of fatal storm breeding on the sea at Malpe. One day when he was performing his morning prayers on the Malpe shore, he found that a ship sailing in the sea, was in danger owing to rough weather, Sri Madhwacharya with his divine power was able to control the rough weather.
Miraculously and to the utter astonishment of the captain and the crew of the ship, the weather became calm, and the ship, that was a few minutes before, found to be on the verge of destruction, unknowingly reached the Malpe shore on its own accord. The captain of the ship saw Sri Madhwacharya standing and holding his loincloth in the direction of the wind, in deep meditations. The captain, considering his greatness offered all the cargo, in return for the help rendered. Sri Madhwacharya refused to accept anything, except two big pieces of Gopichandan, which he knew, contained the images of Lord Krishna and Sri Balarama. The images of Lord Krishna is the same that can be seen in the Sri Krishna Temple at Udupi and the image of Sri Balarama can be seen at Vadabhandeshwara Malpe. Sri Madhwacharya, who is considered as an incarnation of Vayu Devata, organized eight mutts at Udupi for the worship of Lord. Once in two years the Pariyaya festival will be held in the middle of January when the worship of Krishna passes from one mutt to another when disciples of the Madhwa seat congregate from all parts of India.
Mythology connections:
Lord Narayana, in his one of the incarnation as Parasurama, after making 21 assaults on the Kshathriyas and destroying them, performed a great Yajna. In this Yajna he gave away all his land as a gift to Brahmins. Finding that he was not left with any land for himself and being reluctant to stay in the land already given away as gift, he reclaimed from Arabian Sea a strip of land from Gokarna to Cape Comorin. This coastal strip of land, obtained by Parasurama from Varuna the Sea-God, is known as Parasurama Kshetra or Parasurama land. Ramabhoja, a great devotee of Parasurama, was proclaimed king of this land. Intending to perform Ashwamedha Yajna, Rambhoja got the site for sacrificial fire ploughed up.
While ploughing, a serpent got killed by the ploughshare. Although this serpent was nothing but a demon in disguise, Rambhoja was greatly worried as it was a sin to kill a serpent. To atone this sin, he was directed by Lord Parasurama to build a big silver pedestal with the image of a serpent at each of its four corners and to worship Him who would be seated in spirit on the pedestal and also to distribute gold equal to his own weight (Tulabhara) to deserving persons. Rambhoja did likewise and performed the Ashwamedha Yajna successfully. At its conclusion, Lord Parasurama appeared and declared that he was pleased with the Yajna and that henceforth the sacrificial land 'Roopya Peetha' (silver pedestal) would become a famous centre of pilgrimage. This land is also known as 'Thoulava' land and because Rambhoja performed 'Tulabhara'. This is in brief is the legend of the land.
Deriving the name UDUPI:
This Roopya Peetha land is now popularly known as Udupi. This name has been derived from the Moon. Daksha Prajapathi once cursed the Moon. To ward of this curse, the moon performed penance in propitiation of God Ishwara in forest in this land. Ishwara being pleased appeared before the moon and removed the evil effects of the curse. This place has since been known as Chandramouleeshwara and there is an ancient temple of this name. The actual spot where the moon performed penance is known as 'Abjaranya'. There is a sacred tank Chandra-Pushkarani by its side. In Sanskrit, 'Udu' means stars; 'Pa' means 'lord of'. Hence Udupa means lord of stars, that is, moon. The place is called as Udupi as the moon performed penance and obtained grace.
Historical view:
After the time of Rajabhoja, a Kadamba King ruled the territory around Sahyadri Mountains. It is believed that he was born by the special grace of the God. In his dynasty was born a king by name Vasu and he got married his daughter Susheela to Hemangada, another prince of the Sun dynasty. This couple begot a son by name Mayuravarma. Soon after the child was born his father died in battle. The widowed mother Susheela and Mayuravarma lived on the banks of the river Shakthimathi in extreme hardship and poverty.
Once sage Vasista happened to pass that way. He advised Susheela and her son to worship the God at Koteshwara who would put an end to their troubles. They did likewise and as a result of this, Mayuravarma became the king of Thoulava land. Once sage Kashyapa advised king to get settle some worthy Brahmin Vedic scholars in his country. King accepted the advice and invited Brahmin Vedic scholars from North India and made them settle in his country. This Roopya Peetha is also known as Shivalli. The Brahmins who settled in Shivalli Village are known as Shivalli Brahmins. They are also known as Thoulava Brahmins because they settle down in Thoulava land.
Sreeman Madhwacharya:
Udupi has now become famous because of Sri Madhwacharya, the founder of the Dwaita system of Philosophy and also because of Sri Krishna Mutt. It is well known from authoritative source that Sri Madhwacharya is an incarnation of God Vayu who at the behest Lord Narayana accepted the task of interpreting the Shastras correctly and leading worthy men to their salvation. Sri Madhwacharya was born in the year 1238 A.D. on the Vijaya Dashami day in the month of Ashwayuja in the Vilambi Samvatsara.
Sri Madhwacharya founded the Dwaita system of philosophy and propagated it throughout the country. Sri Madhwacharya gave sanyasa to eight of his disciples and commissioned them not only to carry on the worship of the idol of Shri Krishna but also to propagate the Dwaita Philosophy. The pontiff of each of eight mutts carried on the worship of the idol for a period of two months by rotation.
These Mutts are - 1) Sri Palimar Mutt, 2) Sri Admar Mutt, 3) Sri Krishnapur Mutt, 4) Sri Puttige Mutt, 5) Sri Sirur Mutt, 6) Sri Sode Mutt, 7) Sri Kaniyoor Mutt and 8) Sri Pejavar Mutt.
Sri Krishna Mutt:
Udupi is famous for its Sri Krishna Mutt, which though small is quite beautiful. There is no front door to this mutt. Instead there is a window through which once could always get the darshana of the idol from outside the mutt. The main entrance to the Mutt is on the southern side. As one enters, on the right side there is a tank called the Madhwa Pushkarani. This tank has stone steps all round and a Mantapa in the centre. Inside the sanctum sanctorum, the idol of Sri Krishna is installed facing west. The exit from the Mutt on the northern side leads straight to the dining hall, called Chowki.
Annual Festivals and Celebrations:
1. Seven Utsavas:
Saptotsava or the seven Utsavas can be considered to be the annual festival in Sri Krishna Temple. It commences 5 days prior to Makara Sankramana and carries on daily. The sixth utsava takes place on the night of Makara Sankramana and on the next day, utsava takes place during daytime. (These Utsavas take place about the middle of January every year).
2. Sri Madhwa Navami:
Sri Madhwa Navami is celebrated on a grand scale in Udupi. It is on this auspicious day on the ninth day of the bright half of the month of Makara (February) that Sri Madhwacharya disappeared from mortal sight.
3. Holi Kamadahana:
On this day in March, in the evening a procession starts from Sri Krishna Mutt, proceeds upto Kadiyali and returns. At night there is another procession and program consists of the burning of an effigy of 'Kama'. Next morning there is another procession where the members smear themselves with colored water.
4. Sri Rama Navami:
This festival falls on the ninth day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra (April).
5. Mesha Sankramana:
This is the New Year day. The celebration consist of a chariot utsava, cradle pooja, etc. at daytime.
6. Vasanthotsava:
This is the spring festival. Every year in Chaitra, Vasantha Pooja continues for 2 months every night. Light refreshment, in the form of prasadam, is distributed to the public after it is offered to God during the Pooja.
7. Narasimha Jayanthi:
The deity of Sri Krishnapur and Sri Kaniyoor Mutts is Sri Narasimha. If these deities happen to be in the Sri Krishna Mutt, special Abhishekha, feeding of Brahmins and chariot utsava take place on this day in the month of May.
8. Bhagirathi Janmadina:
On this day in June, there is special pooja in the 'Bhagirathi gudi' in the Madhwasarovar. A car festival for Lord Sri Krishna takes place at night and Mantapa pooja is specially held before Bhagirathi gudi in Madhwa Sarovara.
9. Chaturmasa:
The word Chaturmasa means four months. It refers to a period from the bright half Ekadashi of Ashada to the same day in Kartika Masa. There is a special Abhishekha to the idol of Shri Krishna.
10. Jagaranaseva:
On the Ekadashi nights, during Chaturmasa, there is a special pooja at night and a program till the early hours of the morning are arranged with a view to keep the pious people awake during the night. The program consists of instrumental music, dancing and Sankeertana, reading of Puranas etc.
11. Sri Krishna Jayanthi:
This festival comes off on the Shravana Krishna Ashtami, in the month of August or September every year. Complete fast is observed on that day and when the moon rises at about midnight, the swamijis take their bath and offer special pooja and 'Argya' to Sri Krishna. A golden chariot taken around the car street on this occasion.
12. Ganesha Chathurthi:
This festival, which is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Ganapathi, comes off on the fourth day of the bright half of Bhadrapada in the month of September.
13. Anantha Chathurdhashi:
This festival comes off on the 14th day of bright half of Bhadrapada in the month of September. On this day there is Kalashapratishte, special pooja and sumptuous feast for Brahmins in the mutt.
14. Navarathri (Dasara):
This comes off usually in the month of October. Commencing with the first day of the bright half Ashwija, this festival lasts for 10 days. During the first nine days, the idol of Sri Krishna is decorated in the feminine form of Lakshmi.
15. Panchami Jagarana Pooja:
This special pooja takes place every morning for one month from Ashwija Shuddha Ekadashi till Kartika Shuddha Dwadhashi.
16. Deepavali (Balindra Pooja):
This festival comes off in the month of October or November. On the thirteenth day of the dark half of Ashwija, Pooja is offered to water. Next morning at moon rise, a pooja offering oil to Krishna is performed. On the New Moon day, Pooja is offered to the image of Bali, which is artistically drawn on the ground in front of the gopuram. A large number of wick lamps are lighted on this occasion.
17. Laksha Deepotsava:
From the first day in the month of Kartika, till Dwadhashi, a special pooja is offered to the Tulasi plant after the night pooja.
18. Subramanya Shashti:
On this day celebration consists of special pooja in the Sri Subramanya Shrine, Chariot Utsava during morning and mass feast to Brahmins at noon. A car festival for Lord Krishna takes place at night and Mantapa pooja is held in Subramanya Shrine.
19. Dhanu Pooja:
Everyday throughout the month of Dhanu, a special pooja takes place at dawn. Pongal and many other sweets are prepared as an offering for this pooja which is later on served to the few invited people.
20. Guru Samaradhana:
The Paryaya Swamis celebrate the Aradhana or Death Anniversary of their immediate Gurus on a grand scale.
21. Paryaya Mahotsava:
The Paryaya festival is the biggest of all the festivals in Udupi. This festival, which occurs on the 17th or 18th of January of alternative years, attracts huge crowd from all corners of India. Prior to Sri Vadiraja Teertha Swami it was customary for each swamis to be in charge of the Sri Krishna Mutt and its poojas for a period of two months only. But Sri Vadiraja changed this into a period of two years each. This handing over and taking over ceremony of the charge of Sri Krishna Mutt is known as Paryaya. The entire responsibility of carrying on the customary poojas and festivals of Sri Krishna Mutt during these two years rests with the Paryaya Swami.
How to reach Udupi Shri Krishna Temple:
There are many busses ply between Mangalore-Udupi-Kundapur/Manipal etc. From Mangalore to Udupi will take one-hour journey. Temple situated at the heart of Udupi town and walk able distance from bus stand.
Postal corresponding Address of the temple:
Sri Krishna Math
Jagadguru Shri Madhwacharya Moola Mahasamstana
UDUPI - 576101
Karnataka - INDIA
Ph: 91-8252-20598, 23402
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