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Mahalingeswara Temple
- Chokkadi,Karnataka
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Overview
Katapadi or Katapady is a residential community situated 6 Km towards South from Udupi on National Highway NH-17 in Coastal Karnataka.
Katapadi is a pleasant town encompassed by excellent untouched shoreline and lavish green fields. Katapadi truly signifies " Tie it down " in neighborhood Tulu dialect. It is gotten from the word Kattu paadi. Chokkadi is a grand and unpolluted town arranged 1 km east from Katapadi in Udupi region. Arranged on Udupi-Mangalore highway (NH-17), this stunning villa is well known for an antiquated sanctuary called Sri Mahalingeswara temple which dates back to the twelfth century.
How To Reach
Airport
The nearest airport to Chokkadi Mahalingeshwara Temple is Mangalore airport, Mangalore which is 38 km away from Chokkadi Mahalingeshwara Temple.
Railways
The nearest railway station to chokkadi mahalingeshwara temple is Mangalore Jn Railway Station which is 46 km away from Chokkadi Mahalingeshwara Temple.
Road
Katapadi well connected by road network. It lies on National Highway NH-17. Direct buses are available from Udupi and Mangalore.
Temple Address
Mahalingeswara Temple,
Chokkadi, Udupi,
Karnataka
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.