Shri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba Temple

Overview

The Shri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba Temple is a Lord Ganesha temple, located at Nandavara town. The town is at Bantwal Taluk in Dakshina Kannada.It is situated at the banks of the River Netravati in Nandavara. This is an old temple which was once neglected but now it has been renovated with many facilities.

About the temple

This temple is a centre for many social welfare activities and also a spiritual centre. It has beautiful artistic and scenic view and fills the visitors with spiritual energy.

This temple is the Sanctum-Sanctorum of devotees in thousands.Many religious activities are conducted at the Kshethra. One of them is an age old grand JATHRA MAHOTSAVA. The followers participate in this event with full heart and soul.An all purpose “NANDA DEEPA” auditorium is newly built. A spacious new Bhojanashala has also been constructed as a part of the renovation work. “The Community Tower” also adds glory to the temple. The Gharbhagudi and Thirtha Mantap of the Lord Vinayaka, Shri Durgambaa and Shankara Narayana have been reconstructed.Swagatha Gopuram has been built at the entrance together with a new main entrance to the temple. A brass coated holy flag pole is also erected. There are many more development works in line at the temple.

About the Deity

This famous temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka Shankara Narayana.

Legend and stories

Nandavara once had royal associations. There were many palaces and temples in the area. However, None of these are present now. Nandavar was a very ancient historic center. Nandavara was the capital of the Nanda Dynasty, which ruled this region for several centuries.

It is learnt that few of the descendents of the royal family reside nearby Nandavara,like- Sajipa, Arkula, Kananthoor, Bajpe, Manjeshwara, Yermal etc. which is around 30-35 kms of radius on western side of Nandavara. They also had some curse in olden days, which still exists and one of the reason for their kingdom to isolate.

The Bangera Kings of Nandavara also donated their belongings to the poor and needy, which was used by few local communities on wrong use and tacties against the Kings itself on later years after the region was ruled by Portugals and then Britishers, after the Mughals.

The name Nandavara is derived from a combination of two words, nanda and pura. The Nanda kings established their kingdom on the bank of the Netravati River, and built a fort and a palace. The place came to be known as Nandapura, which in course of time became well known by the present name of Nandavara.

Rare facts

Neglected for a long time, this temple still retains a strong spiritual atmosphere. The Jathra Mahotsava and other traditional festivals are again being celebrated with all the old glory. The Garbhagrahas of Lord Vinayaka, Lord Shankara Narayana, Shri Durgamba have all been renovated. A Bhojanashala, the Nanda Deepa Auditorium and a community tower have been added to the temple. A new main entrance and a Gopuram have been built. Free Mid-Day meals and Eye Checkup camps are also being conducted by the temple management

Accessibility

Airport

The Nearest Airport is Mangalore Airport formerly known as Bajpe Airport.

Railways

The Nearest Railway Station is Mangalore Railway Station.

Road

Nandavara is located at a distance of 25 kilometers from Mangalore. Buses will be available from the major cities of Karnataka.

Temple Address

Sri Kshetra Nandavara,
Panemangalore Post,
Bantwal Taluk,
Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka,
Pincode – 574231.