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Cities & Towns
Kerala
Kasargod
Destination
Temples
Madhur Ananteshwara Vinayaka Temple
Though devoted to Lord Shiva, equal importance is given to the deity of Maha Ganapathi (Vinayaka). The idols of Shiva and Vinayaka are installed in mukhamandapam and sukasanas. The Shivalingam of the temple is said to be founded by a harijan woman, Madharu. The ceilings of the namaskara mandapam (praying hall) are exquisitely carved, depicting scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata and the interior as well as the outside facade of the second and third storey of the main building are profuse with beautiful wood carvings. The annual festival is celebrated for 7 days in the month of March/ April. During the festival, the presiding deity is taken out on a grand procession accompanied with folk dance and music. A special festival named Moodappa Seva is also celebrated here which is held once in many years and records says during the last 40 years, this festival has been held only thrice. During this festival, the giant figure of Ganapathi is covered with appam (a delicacy made of ghee and rice). The sacred thirtham (water) of the temple pond is said to possess spiritual power to cure all diseases. |
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