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Ramalinga Temple
- Bk Halli,Karnataka
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Ramalinga temple is an ancient temple situated at B K Halli in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The four feet tall deities of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna and Hanuman are enshrined here. This is a rare temple where one can find all the brothers of Lord Ram beside each other in the sanctum sanctorum. A separate shrine of Lord Ganesh is seen outside the temple. The idols are carved in Chalukya style of architecture with soft stone and smooth finishing. The walls of the temple are adorned with paintings in pre Vijayanagar, post Vijayanagar and 18th century styles. Visitors can enjoy the depictions of the great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as those of Vishnu's Dashavatar, Krishna Leela and personalities from more recent history like the British and the Peshwas. Goa airport is the nearest airport. Karwar railway Station is the nearby rail head.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.