- Shakti
Karikana Parameshwari Temple / Karikanamma Temple
- Nilakodu/Neelkod,Karnataka
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Overview
Karikana Parameshwari Temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakthi and is found at Nilakodu/Neelkod Village, Honnavar Taluk Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka. This temple was previously found inside a dense forest hence called as Karikanamma Temple. As per ancient literature it is believed that Shri Parameshwari idol was installed by Shri Shidhara Swamiji. This temple is located in the Western Ghats which makes it a tourist spot also.
How To Reach Honavar
Airport
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Honavar. Nearest airport is Hubli Airport.
Railways
Honavar is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Road
Regular buses are available to Honavar from other cities of the country.
Temple Address
Karikana Parameshwari Temple / Karikanamma Temple,
Nilakodu/Neelkod, Honnavar Taluk
Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Marriage
- Get married to a person of a girl's choice
- Health and longevity of husband
Shlokas
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.
Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.
Sarvaroope Sarvese Sarvasakthi Samanvithe, Bhayebhyastrahi No Devi Durge Devi Namosthuthe
Meaning -I offer my salutations to you mother Durga, who is present in all beings and has all power, save us from all our wrongdoings O mother of the universe.
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.
Timings
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.