Sunday, May 26, 2013

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple

Kumbashi or Anegudde is a small village located at a distance of 31 kms from Udupi. Anegudde is the combination of two words - 'Aane' meaning 'Elephant' and 'Gudde' meaning 'hillock' as it is the abode of the elephant-headed god, Lord Vinayaka.



Here on the hillock there is the famous Shri Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple. The main sanctum enshrines the magnificent image of Lord Vinayaka in a standing posture. It is also believed that the statue of Lord Ganapathi is growing every year, and certainly the reputation also wide spreading.


All around the shrine there are sculptural depictions from the Bhargava Purana. 




How to Reach:

This is on the National Highway from Udupi to Kumdapur. This comes on the right side of the road with a huge gate as entrance to the temple.

38 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful temple, the carvings and sculptures are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing, have a happy week!

rupam sarma said...

Another nice post,Thank for sharing :)

Rakesh Vanamali said...

Absolutely brilliant! Loved it.

Sudhir R said...

Beautifully composed images!

R Niranjan Das said...

Nice post on a lovely temple. Thanks for sharing this.

Jeevan said...

That’s interesting revealing the meaning! Beautiful photos on temple

Vineeta Yashsavi said...

What a beautiful architect...

Viola said...

Lovely photos! and so many ornaments in the tower :)

Panchali said...

Wow...as usual great frames, Rajesh! Interesting to know that Lord is becoming larger every year..seriously,a few things need no explanation!
Thanks for sharing:)

Carver said...

Lovely shots of the temple.

Anna said...

Such a beautiful captures of the temple, Rajesh!
Love the detail...
Warm greetings from Holland,
Anna :))

Unknown said...

Beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Fun60 said...

Another collection of a beautiful shrine.

Leovi said...

Nice pictures, I like this great temple!

sunshine said...

Beautiful place, it reminds me of other places in India.

SandyCarlson said...

What a stunning place. So much art and heart in this place.

Krishna/കൃഷ്ണ said...

Beautiful photos and nice info

thanks

Anonymous said...

Wonderful design and details.

Jim said...

Thanks for sharing this.

Randi said...

You always show such beautiful shots from exotic places! Your photos are stunning as usual.

Mina Menon said...

woow such pretty pics capturing all details

Arija said...

Wonderful sculptural personifications of your elephant god. Beautiful temple too.

Roger Owen Green said...

a growing temple - interesting THOUGHT!
ROG, ABCW

islandwonder said...

What a beautiful temple!

photowannabe said...

A lovely and intricate Temple. Thanks for sharing it's beauty with us.

MaR said...

A wonderful temple!!

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Marleen said...

Lovely photo's, impressive!

Manav Singhi said...

Very Nice. . . :)

Maria's Space said...

Thanks for sharing. Loved the visit

Rajesh said...

Thank you all for appreciating this wonderful temple.

My Little Home and Garden said...

Such grandeur in India!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Magnificent detailed carvings.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

what skill they had.

JANU said...

Very informative. Have heard about this...yet, to visit.

Maniparna said...

Beautiful shots ...

Unknown said...

Wow.. It feels so nice about to read about my hometown and near by places.. It feels like home :)

Arti said...

Beautiful shots, lovely details.

Anonymous said...

Lovely shot and beautiful temple :)