Narahari Parvatha Sadashiva Temple is located at a distance
of 28 km from Mangalore in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. Narahari
Parvatha is surrounded by panoramic scenes and fascinating greeneries.
The hill which is famous for its 'Sadashiva Temple' is 1,000 feet above
sea-level holding mythological secrets dating back to the age of Pandavas.
History:
According to history, Sri Krishna (Lord Hari)
accompanied with Arjuna (Nara) offered penance here to free themselves from the
sins committed during the Mahabharatha’s Kurukshetra war. Lord Hari as a sign
of his visit sculpted Shanka (Conch), Chakra (Wheel), Gadha (Heavy Weapon) and
Padma (Lotus) giving rise to the four ‘Teerthakoopas’ (Holy Ponds) which are present
even today. Arjuna purified himself by bathing in these holy ponds and
installed the Shivalinga and worshipped it and hence the hill gets its unique
name ‘Narahari Sadashiva’. It is also believed that taking a holy dip in these
ponds on Monday of the Karthika month is considered to be sacred.
Festivals:
People throng this mountain during ‘Aati Amavasya’
and ‘Sona Amavasya’ for Teerthasnana (Dip in the ponds). The Renovated
Bramhakalasha establishment day, Shivaratri, Nagapanchami and Sri Ganesh
Chaturthi are the other festivals celebrated with pomp in this temple. The last
Monday of the Karthika month is considered to be an auspicious and vibrant day
as various religious and cultural programmes are held. Taking a dip in the
ponds on this day is considered to be sacred. So, people are seen flocking the
hill during this particular day.
Popular
Beliefs:
Devotees believe that by performing ‘Baliwadu Seva’
in this temple, people can overcome their fears. By performing ‘Pasharpane’
people can get relief from breathing problems, by performing ‘Thotilu Magu
Seva,’ the barren can be blessed with children and with Tender Coconut
Abhisheka all the desires will be fulfilled.
Route-Map:
Narahari Parvatha is
located on National Highway 48, which connects Mangalore to Bangalore. It is 28
Kilometers away from Mangalore and takes about 45 minutes by drive to reach the
destination. Once you reach B C road, it is 2 kilometers away from B C Road
junction. Continue on the highway till you spot the temple entrance. Take this
road and you will encounter a steep slope. Keep following the road and once the
road ends, you will need to climb around 250 stairs.
Photo Gallery:
Photos: Chethan-Mangalore
Information Courtesy: Google
Categories:
DAKSHINA KANNADA,
KARNATAKA,
Temples
