{"id":287,"date":"2025-07-22T17:39:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T17:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/?page_id=287"},"modified":"2025-07-31T16:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T16:33:07","slug":"sri-chandika-durga-parameshwari","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/sri-chandika-durga-parameshwari\/","title":{"rendered":"SRI CHANDIKA DURGA PARAMESHWARI TEMPLE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here\u2019s an in-depth look at the Sri Chandika Durga Parameshwari Temple<\/strong>, located at Kumbhasi<\/strong> (also spelled Kumbhashi<\/em>) on the Kundapur\u2013Udupi highway in Karnataka\u2019s Udupi district:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Overview & Origins<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Constructed and consecrated in 2018<\/strong>, this new shrine<\/strong> honors the Goddess Chandika Durga Parameshwari<\/strong>, part of the broader Parashurama Kshetra<\/strong> circuit of sacred coastal temples. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The temple was built by Sri Devaraya Manjunath Sheregar<\/strong> and family following a series of divine visions. An Ashtamangala Prashna<\/strong> confirmed the presence of ancestral deities\u2014Sri Kalika Parameshwari, Chamundeshwari, and Durga\u2014and led to the temple\u2019s establishment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Deity & Architecture<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • The main deity, Sri Chandika Durga Parameshwari<\/strong>, is depicted riding her lion, holding the trishul (right)<\/strong> and chakra (left)<\/strong>, flanked by Abhaya<\/strong> (fearlessness) and Varada<\/strong> (blessing) mudras. Sub-shrines include Ganapati, Srinivasa Perumal (Venkataramana), Naga Devathas, Yakshinis<\/strong> and more. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The exterior features a five-tiered white Rajagopuram<\/strong> atop gray pillars, while interior spaces display ornate Kerala-style wooden carvings<\/strong>. The sanctum is built in stone with interiors richly ornamented in wood and metal plating. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \u23f0 Timings & Facilities<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Temple is open continuously from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM<\/strong> daily\u2014no afternoon closing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Facilities include a large function hall<\/strong> for events and marriages, a yagna mandapam<\/strong>, Seva Kendra kiosk<\/strong>, Thulabharam<\/strong>, Oonjal (swing)<\/strong>, and a Pushkarini (sacred tank)<\/strong>. The entrance courtyard features idols of Rahu and Ketu<\/strong>, a Dwajasthambha<\/strong> (flagpole), Bali peetham, and a Tulasi platform. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83c\udf1f Visitor Experience & Reviews<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Travelers praise its serene ambience, peaceful setting, and spacious layout. Many note how well-maintained it feels, with visitors spending time in silent meditation in front of Devi. \u201cSuch a beautiful and well\u2011maintained temple\u2026 ambience is so peaceful and divine.\u201d
          \u201cDivine Temple, well maintained & spacious… wood\u2011work in the inner chamber\u2026 mesmerizing.\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83d\udccd Location & Access<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Situated in Kumbhasi<\/strong>, Kundapur Taluk<\/strong>, Udupi District\u2014approximately 31\u202fkm from Udupi<\/strong>, 85\u202fkm from Mangalore<\/strong>, and just 1\u202fkm before<\/strong> Anegudde Vinayaka Temple on the NH\u201166. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Easily accessible by road, with ample parking; most visitors combine a stop here along with Anegudde Vinayaka Temple<\/strong>, which lies just ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            \u2705 Summary Table<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            Aspect<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
            Deity<\/strong><\/td>Sri Chandika Durga Parameshwari on her lion (trishul & chakra)<\/td><\/tr>
            Established<\/strong><\/td>2018, under guidance of divine visions<\/td><\/tr>
            Architecture<\/strong><\/td>Five-tier white-gold gopura, Kerala-style wood interiors<\/td><\/tr>
            Timings<\/strong><\/td>5\u202fAM\u20139\u202fPM (open all day)<\/td><\/tr>
            Facilities<\/strong><\/td>Seva Kendra, function hall, Pushkarini, yagna mandapam<\/td><\/tr>
            Nearby Sites<\/strong><\/td>Anegudde Vinayaka Temple (~1\u202fkm away)<\/td><\/tr>
            Visitor Feedback<\/strong><\/td>Peaceful ambience, serene energy, neat & spacious layout<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Here\u2019s an in-depth look at the Sri Chandika Durga Parameshwari Temple, located at Kumbhasi (also spelled Kumbhashi) on the Kundapur\u2013Udupi highway in Karnataka\u2019s Udupi district: \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Overview & Origins \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-287","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=287"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/287\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":833,"href":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/287\/revisions\/833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alivekodi.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}