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Durga Parameshwari Devasthana
- Muchur,Karnataka
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Overview
This temple is located in Muchur is a small little village located close to Moodbidri. It is located 6 kms off the Kinnigoli – Moodbidri road. The temple is magnificent and large and has been renovated a few years back.
About The Temple
Local legend has it that when sage Jabali performed a penance at the Nelliteertha Cave, Goddess Durga appeared there and assured him that the demon Arunasur would be killed (at Kateel). She then blessed the region to have the Nelliteertha, Muchur and Kompadavu (Vishnu) temples into existence.
About The Deity
The main deity is Goddess Durga Parameswari. There are separate shrines for Lord Ganapathy, Rakteswari, Jumaadi.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport is at Bajpe, just 16 kms from Mangalore city.
Railways
The Mangalore railway station is the nearest railway station.
Road
From Mangalore, take the Moodbidri Road. Muchur is 8kms from here.
Temple Address
Sri Durga Parameswari Devasthana,
Muchur, Neerude Post, Mangalore Taluk,
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India,
Pin code – 574163.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Trouble-free marital life
- Removal of physical ailments
- Freedom from economic Problems
- Fearless disposition
Shlokas
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah
Meaning -Goddess Durga is omnipresent and a personification of the universal mother, who is omnipresent and who embodies power and energy. Oh great mother, who also embodies peace, I bow to you, mother, I bow to Durga and I bow to Shakti.
Ayi Giri Nandini Nandita Medini Vishva Vinodini Nandi Nute Giri Vara Vindhya Shiro Adhi Nivaasini Vissnnu Vilaasini Jissnnu Nute Bhagavati He Shiti Kannttha Kuttumbini Bhuri Kuttumbini Bhuri Krte Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute
Meaning -I offer my salutations to the mountain's daughter, who fills the world with joy, who is praised by Nandi, who lives on Vindhya's summits, who gives joy to Her brother Lord Vishnu and who Lord Indra praises, Oh Goddess who is Lord Shiva's consort and who created abundance. The destroyer of the demon Mahishasura, the one with beautiful hair and the mountain's daughter, victory to you.
Madhu Kaittabha Vidhvamsi Vidhaatr Varade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -Oh Devi Durga, we salute you for destroying Madhu and Kaitabha and granting Lord Brahma the boon of protection. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Mahissaasura Nirnaashi Bhaktaanaam Sukhade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -We salute Goddess Durga who destroyed Mahishasura, the demon, who bestows a lot of happiness on Her devotees. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Timings
The temple is open from 05:00 am to 7:00 pm.