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Madhur Temple

 

The Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple, with its rich architecture and copper plate roofing, rises majestically against the beautiful landscape of the Madhuvahini River. The Madhur Temple is a Siva temple with Srimad Anantheswara as its presiding deity. But importance is given to the deity Maha Ganapathi. The Sivalingam of the temple is said to have been found by a harijan woman, Madharu. The special festival of the temple is Moodappa Seva, which is covering the large figure of Maha Ganapathi with appam made of ghee and rice. The festival is conducted only periodically in view of the huge expenditure involved. It was celebrated in April 1962, after a lapse of about 160 years, and recently in April 1992.

Namaskara Mandapam of the temple has been decorated with beautiful wooden carvings of mythological heros. There is a mask on the temple which is said to be made by Tippu with his sword.

Best Season:
Summer & Winter.

Transport Terminals:
Kasaragod

Location:
8 kms north of Kasaragod town

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kasaragod

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