Thursday, September 12, 2013

Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple, Hattiangadi

Sri Siddhivinayaka Temple of Hattiangadi is an eight century temple. The temple has undergone several renovations and in 1997 it was once again renovated and was built in granite.  So what we see today is the new structure.



The temple is devoted to Lord Ganapathi and this is the only temple where he sports a jata-hair and it is left loose at the back. 



There are also beautifully carved 32 Lord Ganesha idols installed in the temple premises. One can see the Lord in various styles.



Just outside the temple on its rear side is yagna shall of the temple and it can be seen in the above image.



Hattiangadi, about 8 km to the northeast of Kundapur in the Udupi district.

35 comments:

Teamgsquare said...

It is a very beautiful temple. Images of lord is simply superb

krishna said...

beautiful!!

Our photos said...

Beautiful temple!
Greetings, RW & SK

Krishna/കൃഷ്ണ said...

beautiful temple & inner...

nice photos...

thanks

Unknown said...

Nice photos.
My recent post also involves Lord Ganapathi. Read Retracing the legend of Gangadhar Tilak at Kesari Wada

kalpana solsi said...

beautiful , serene and divine.

Anonymous said...

Nice shots.

Jeevan said...

Lovely carved sculptures of Ganesha! Nice photos

Saru Singhal said...

The idols are old, right? There lies the beauty of old Indian temples. Lovely shots!

Sylvia K said...

Wonderful captures as always, Rajesh! I hope you and your family have a lovely weekend! Enjoy!

Photo Cache said...

are all the woods for cooking?

HansHB said...

Great post for SWF!

Steffi said...

Great photos for SWF,Rajesh!Have a nice weekend!

Karen said...

Such an interesting place. Love the last sgot!

Anonymous said...

More beautiful images of your temples ~ gorgeous! ~ namaste, carol, ^_^

Carver said...

Wonderful shots of the temple.

Jim said...

Interesting artwork.

Linda said...

Beautiful photos. Fascinating.

Merisi Vienna said...

What gorgeous site!
The statue of of the Lord Ganesha idols is amazing.

Leovi said...

I love these great photos, wonderful sculptures!

Anonymous said...

Nice Lord Ganesh carving.

Rajesh said...

Thank you all.

Saru: The idols seen here are new that is 32 idols in the premises are new as far as I am aware.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

So much history..beautifully shown here Rajesh.

Viera said...

very nice temple...

TexWisGirl said...

a good reflection you caught in the first shot.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful temple!

'Tsuki said...

This little boy seems to have a lot of fun... The Ganesh sculpture is really magnificent, thanks for sharing its beauty with us.

Gemma Wiseman said...

Interesting that the temple has had so many renovations. The last photo seems to have a pile of chopped wood. Maybe a garden being designed round this?

Sudhir R said...

8 kms from Kundapur? I missed it yaar!

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful temple and a great photo, Rajesh!

Sally in WA said...

Nice! I enjoyed the temple visit.

Unknown said...

I love the statues.

Lakshmi said...

Lovely..been there years ago but I do not have any pics..seeing these brought back memories

Huldra said...

So beautiful :)

Maniparna said...

Beautiful pictures !