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:

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

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  2. Beautiful temple!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  3. beautiful temple & inner...

    nice photos...

    thanks

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

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  5. beautiful , serene and divine.

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  6. Anonymous20:03

    Nice shots.

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  7. Lovely carved sculptures of Ganesha! Nice photos

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

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

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  10. are all the woods for cooking?

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  11. Great post for SWF!

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

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  13. Such an interesting place. Love the last sgot!

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  14. Anonymous05:39

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

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  15. Wonderful shots of the temple.

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  16. Interesting artwork.

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  17. Beautiful photos. Fascinating.

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

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  19. I love these great photos, wonderful sculptures!

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  20. Anonymous19:17

    Nice Lord Ganesh carving.

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  21. 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.

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  22. So much history..beautifully shown here Rajesh.

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  23. very nice temple...

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  24. a good reflection you caught in the first shot.

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  25. Anonymous01:28

    Beautiful temple!

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

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  27. 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?

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  28. 8 kms from Kundapur? I missed it yaar!

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  29. Beautiful temple and a great photo, Rajesh!

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  30. Nice! I enjoyed the temple visit.

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  31. I love the statues.

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

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  33. So beautiful :)

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  34. Beautiful pictures !

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