Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple, Mangalore, Karnataka
Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple is a ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha. This temple is situated in Hampankatta, Mangalore, Karnataka. The temple is about 800 years old.
The word Sharavu means an arrow. According to legend, Maharaja Veerabahu of Tuluva region killed a cow with an arrow by mistake. In order to erase the sin, the king installed a Shivlinga which is now worshipped as Sharabeshwara. It is also believed that the divine image of Sri Dhashabhuja Mahaganapathy appeared on the southern wall of this sacred temple.
The temple complex houses many shrines dedicated to the deities Sharavu, Kadri, Mangaladevi and Kudroli. There is a temple tank called 'Sharatheertha'. Important festival days like Sankranthi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Dussehra.
Timings: 6 AM - 8 PM
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/8y8jZzf27NRs51NY8
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