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Garuda Guha Temple
- Kollur,Karnataka
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Overview
Garuda Guha is one of the historic caves, which is situated inside the Kollur town in Udupi District. This surrender is arranged close to Parshuram Temple and the ISKCON property. Lying on the banks of the Souparnika River, this buckle is likewise known for an old sanctum of Garuda. The buckle is arranged near the Sri Kollur Mookambika Temple and can be effectively come to from spots like Udupi, Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore.
How To Reach Kollur
Airport
Mangalore International Airport is the nearest domestic and international airport to Kollur. The airport is located at a distance of about 128 km from Kollur. The flights connect to major Middle East countries like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Kuwait and Bahrain as well as Indian cities, such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi and Calicut.
Railways
Kundapura Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Kollur, situated at a distance of about 40 km. Kundapura Railway Station is well linked to major nearby cities and towns. Tourists can hire taxis or take buses to reach Kollur from the railway station.
Road
Tourists can avail KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses for Kollur from nearby towns and cities. Several private buses are also available from Udupi, situated at a distance of around 90 km. Tourists can also hire taxis and cabs from the nearby places to reach Kollur.
Temple Address
Garuda Guha Temple,
Kollur,
Udupi District, Karnataka.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Antidote to poisonous bites
- Quick recovery from illness
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Timings
The temple is open from 7.00 AM to 6.00 PM.