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:

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

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  2. Another nice post,Thank for sharing :)

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  3. Absolutely brilliant! Loved it.

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  4. Beautifully composed images!

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

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

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  7. What a beautiful architect...

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

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  9. 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:)

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  10. Lovely shots of the temple.

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

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

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  13. Another collection of a beautiful shrine.

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  14. Nice pictures, I like this great temple!

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

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

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  17. Beautiful photos and nice info

    thanks

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  18. Anonymous10:36

    Wonderful design and details.

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  19. Thanks for sharing this.

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

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  21. woow such pretty pics capturing all details

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

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  23. a growing temple - interesting THOUGHT!
    ROG, ABCW

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  24. What a beautiful temple!

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

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  26. A wonderful temple!!

    T is for...

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  27. Lovely photo's, impressive!

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  28. Thanks for sharing. Loved the visit

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  29. Thank you all for appreciating this wonderful temple.

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  30. Magnificent detailed carvings.

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

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  32. Beautiful shots ...

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

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  34. Beautiful shots, lovely details.

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  35. Anonymous18:33

    Lovely shot and beautiful temple :)

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