The Sharavu Sharabeshwara Mahaganapathy Temple in Mangalore is one of the most famous tourist attraction. When in the city a visit to this ancient temple is a must.
This temple was constructed around 800 years ago by brave King Veerabahu, of Sun dynasty. In those days this region was an forest area, which later developed into today's city.
As one enters the temple, we will see the main sanctum of Lord Shiva i.e, Sharabeshwara. When one goes around this sanctum we can see the sanctum of Lord Mahaganapathy.
This temple attracts thousands of devotees everyday and has been center of a variety of cultural activities like Yakshagana, Dance Drama etc. and also of humanitarian as well as social service activities.
This temple was constructed around 800 years ago by brave King Veerabahu, of Sun dynasty. In those days this region was an forest area, which later developed into today's city.As one enters the temple, we will see the main sanctum of Lord Shiva i.e, Sharabeshwara. When one goes around this sanctum we can see the sanctum of Lord Mahaganapathy.
This temple attracts thousands of devotees everyday and has been center of a variety of cultural activities like Yakshagana, Dance Drama etc. and also of humanitarian as well as social service activities.
I love the intricate design! The painting is beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteAre they favorite shades of Ganesh?
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Marvelous pictures, every single one of them!
ReplyDeleteSuch stunning architecture and so many decorations. In really beautiful colors.;)
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Nice temple.
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Wow!!! What a beautiful architect...
ReplyDeleteThe temple looks beautiful and attractive!
ReplyDeleteLovely image of the dancing Ganesha. The otherwise nice and ancient monument has been spoiled by being painted with modern colors !
ReplyDeleteI like the carvings and the colors! Quite beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely, colorful temple and perfect against the pale skies! Hope you and your family have a great weekend, Rajesh!
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Fantastic photos of India,Rajesh!Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat incredible colours in those carvings. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletegreat photos, thanks for taking us on temple tours, there is quite a bit of history to appreciate
ReplyDeleteTerrific captures as always. Your world is so different to mine. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNice photos - somehow this temple doesn't look as ancient, maybe because it's so well kept.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing me another piece of India.
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of all the gorgeous temples you've shown, this is my favorite. i like the cream and pink color scheme. so yummy.
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Wow Rajesh I like the color. Great shots!
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Lovely temple, Rajesh. Your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteInteresting pictures! The colours of the temple are great.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, taken to a wonderful place, which we often overlook.
ReplyDeleteInteresting shots of the temple.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful temple. The pink carvings are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Have a happy weekend and happy sky watching!
ReplyDeleteThat temple looks like a delicious cake! So pretty.
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ReplyDeleteThe temple is very beautiful and well maintained. Love the beautiful designs.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderfully kept up and painted as though it were built yesterday. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely color of the temple matching Lord Ganesh the Elephant God.
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The temple looks beautiful It must be covering a very large area. The dwarapalas here have gone up.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciation. The images shown here are new additions to the original temple which is inside this outer layer. The inner sanctum is 800 years old and no photography allowed there.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing building!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Rajesh! And so intricate....
ReplyDeleteI've recently been posting from the Southwest, remains of an ancient civilization for our country. In the same time period the palace you show here was built, the primitive stone dwellings I show were built. It really points out how the US is really a "new world"....barely begun at a time when your country had already built these wonders.
I already knew this of course, but it is very interesting to compare my recent posts with yours! Thank you
Ahh, that would explain how fresh the outside looks. Amazing place.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Enjoy your sunday!
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Impressive arts. Beautiful photos as always.
ReplyDeleteExquisite!
ReplyDeletebeautiful captures !!
ReplyDeleteVery nice temple. Nice captures and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics... especially the last one..
ReplyDeleteLovely temple beautifully captured
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this temple.
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