Situated amidst the natural beauty of Kundapur taluk of Udupi district, Karnataka, at Anegudde near Kumbhsi Nagar, Sri Vinayaka Temple is steeped in mythological significance and spiritual heritage.
Distance to Anegudde Vinayaka Temple
- Bangalore – 435 km
- Udupi – 31 km
- Kundapur – 8 km
- Kundapur Railway Station – 10 km
- Mangalore Airport – 88 km
Anegudde Vinayaka Temple Timings
Every day from 6.00 am to 9.00 pm the temple is open for devotees to have darshan of God. And three times pooja is held in the temple at 6.00 am, 1.00 pm and 8.30 pm.
History
This is the place where Bhimasena, one of the Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata, slayed the giant Kumbhasura with an asi (sword). This sword was given to Bhimasena by Lord Vinayaka in the form of Vishwambhara in the form of Gajarupa. In hindsight this place came to be known as Kumbhasi and this hill is known as ‘Anegudde’ in Kannada and ‘Gajagiri’ in Sanskrit.
Sacred Places Throughout The Ages
Kumbhasi is one of the seven holy kshetras (Sapta Kshetra) created by Parashurama. This field had different names during the three eras.
- Treta Yuga – Madhukanana
- Dwapara Yuga – Gautama Kshetra
- Kali Yuga – Kumbhashi Kumbhashi (Anegudde)
This sector of India has acquired causal importance over the ages. It has made it a powerful spiritual destination for devotees everywhere.
Unique Idol – The Self-Manifested Lord Vinayaka
The main feature of this temple is the approximately 12 feet tall original image of Lord Sri Vinayaka, a naturally formed “Udbhavashile” (Swayambhoo) without human touch, an example of divine manifestation.
In the morning, Lord Vinayaka is adorned in a standing posture, while in the afternoon he is seen in a sitting posture. Every day devotees get a glimpse of God wearing a silver kavka (face shield). On special occasions Lord Sri Vinayaka is magnificently adorned with an attractive golden garb, showering the devotees with divine grace and blessings.
