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🏛️ Overview & Deity

• The temple is located in Alvekodi, near Shirali in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka (postal code 581354).
• It venerates Goddess Durga Parameshwari, a powerful manifestation of the Divine Mother revered for protection, prosperity, and spiritual blessing.

⏰ Timings & Pooja Services

• Open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM.
• Regular poojas and archana—including deepotsava, flower offerings, kunkumarchane, mahā-mangalarathi, panchamṛta abhisheka, and more—are available at nominal fees (ranging from ₹2 to ₹8,500 depending on the ritual).

📍 Location & Access

• Situated in the Bhatkal Taluk region of Uttara Kannada on the coast.
• Easily reachable by road via NH‑66, with frequent KSRTC/private buses serving the area, and taxi options from nearby towns like Bhatkal or Uttara Kannada district centres.
• The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, about 5–10 km away, from where auto-rickshaws are readily available.

🛐 Significance & Ritual Highlights

• The temple is a focal point for devotees seeking relief from difficulties and seeking divine protection in family and financial matters.
• Its daily routine offers cherished rituals like panchadurga havan, panchamrutha abhisheka, flower archana, and deepotsava—each with spiritual significance and community participation.

🏡 Visitor Info & Amenities

• No formal entry fee; devotees can participate in sevas by contributing the small suggested offerings listed.
• Nearby stays include Hotel Keerthi and Madhuvijaya Homestay, which offer basic amenities and parking in Alvekodi.
• Local eateries and small guesthouses are also found in Shirali and Bhatkal; larger hotel options are available in Bhatkal and coastal towns nearby.

✅ Quick Snapshot