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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Kerala, India}}
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'''Madhur Temple''' is located {{cvt|7|km|mi}} from [[Kasaragod Town|Kasaragod]] town.
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[[File:Ananteshwara Vinayaka Temple.jpg|thumb|250px|Madhur Temple]]
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'''Madhur Sree Madanantheshwara-Siddhivinayaka Temple''' is a popular [[Shiva]] and [[Ganapathi]] temple located {{cvt|7|km|mi}} from [[Kasaragod Town|Kasaragod]] town, on the banks of [[Mogral River|Mogral river]], locally known as ''Madhuvahini''.<ref>{{cite news |last= Sastry|first= Anil Kumar|date=26 December 2018|title=Madhur temple undergoes massive renovation|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/madhur-temple-undergoes-massive-renovation/article25828981.ece|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> Though the main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva known as ''Madanantheshwara'', meaning the god who killed [[Kama]], the god of desires, more importance is given to Lord Ganapathi, who is installed facing south in the main sanctum itself. Priests of this temple belong to the [[Shivalli Brahmin]] community. [[Kashi Vishwanath Temple|Kashi Vishwanatha]], [[Ayyappan|Dharmasastha]], [[Subrahmanya]], [[Durga]] Parameshwari, [[Veerabhadra]] and [[Gulika]] are the sub-deities of this temple. There is also presence of Goddess [[Parvati]] inside the main sanctum.
==History==
==History==
[[File:Paddy-field-madhur-south-thulunad.jpg|thumbnail|Madhur is a very beautiful place]]
[[File:Paddy-field-madhur-south-thulunad.jpg|thumbnail|Madhur is a very beautiful place]]
Madhur temple was originally Madarantheswara (Shiva) Temple and as the lore goes, an old women called Madaru from local [[Tulu people|Tulu]] Moger Community discovered an "Udbhava Murthy" (a statue that was not made by a human) of [[shiva linga]]. Initially, the Ganapathy picture was drawn by a boy, on the southern wall of the [[Garbhagriha]]([[sanctum sanctorum]]) while playing. Day by day it became big and fat; so that the boy called Ganapathi as "boddajja" or "bodda ganesha". The legend of Kumble seme says [[Tipu Sultan]] wanted to demolish the temple like Adooru Mahalingeswara temple during his invasion of [[Coorg]], [[Tulunadu]], and [[Malabar Coast|Malabar]]. But after drinking water from the well of the temple, he changed his mind on attacking and demolishing the Garbhagudi and marched towards Malabar. But to satisfy his soldiers and Islamic scholars he made a cut with his sword symbolizing the attack. The mark is still visible on the building that is built around the temple well.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://kasargod.nic.in/index_main.htm|title= TOURISM IN KASARAGOD}}</ref> The temple architecture is of 3-tiered gajaprishta type resembling the back of an elephant. One can also find beautiful wooden carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana.The vast spacious gopurams give good ambiance for the devotees to relax and enjoy the Ganapathi`s presence.
Madhur temple was originally ShrimadAnantheswara (Shiva) Temple and as the lore goes, an old woman called Madaru from the local [[Tulu people|Tulu]] Moger Community discovered an "Udbhava Murthy" (a statue that was not made by a human) of [[shiva linga]]. Initially, the Ganapathy picture was drawn by a boy, on the southern wall of the [[Garbhagriha]]([[sanctum sanctorum]]) while playing. Day by day it became big and fat; so that the boy called Ganapathi as "boddajja" or "Bodda Ganesha". The legend of Kumble seme says [[Tipu Sultan]] wanted to demolish the temple like Adooru Mahalingeswara temple during his invasion of [[Coorg]], [[Tulunadu]], and [[Kerala]]. But after drinking water from the well of the temple, he changed his mind on attacking and demolishing the Garbhagudi and marched past Madhur. But to satisfy his soldiers and Islamic scholars he made a cut with his sword symbolizing the attack. The mark is still visible on the building that is built around the temple well.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://kasargod.nic.in/index_main.htm|title= TOURISM IN KASARAGOD|access-date= 20 May 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120414141741/http://kasargod.nic.in/index_main.htm|archive-date= 14 April 2012|url-status= dead}}</ref> The temple architecture is of 3-tiered gajaprishta type resembling the back of an elephant. One can also find beautiful wooden carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The vast spacious [[Gopuram|gopurams]] give a good ambiance for the devotees to relax and enjoy the [[Ganesha|Ganapathi]]`s presence.<ref name="Govt of Kerala"/>


==Facts==
==Overview==
This is one of the most famous [[Ganapathi]] temples of six ganpathi temples of ancients [[Tulunadu]], the other five are located at Mangalore (Sharavu Mahaganapathy), Anegudde, Hattiangadi, Idagunji and Gokarna.<ref>https://www.ishtadevata.com/temple/gunavanteshwar-temple-kumta-uttara-kannada</ref>
This is one of the six [[Ganapathi]] temples of ancient [[Tulunadu]]. The other five are Sharavu Mahaganapathy in [[Mangalore]], Mahaganapathy in Anegudde ([[Kumbashi]]), Siddi Vinayaka in [[Hattiangadi]] (Kundapura), [[Ganesha Temple, Idagunji|Dwibhuja Ganapathy in Idagunji]], and Ganapati at [[Gokarna, Karnataka|Gokarna]].<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=17 September 2005|title=The one-day speedy darshan|url=http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/09/17/stories/2005091703680100.htm|newspaper=The Hindu|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121102200314/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/09/17/stories/2005091703680100.htm|archive-date= 2 November 2012}}</ref>


Devotees from all over throng during the various festivals that happen here. Currently the temple is managed by the government. The temple also offers veda classes to young vatus during summer vacation which also included basics of sanskrit. The accommodation and food for the vatus are arranged by the temple authorities.
Devotees from all over throng during the various festivals that happen here. Currently, the temple is managed by the government. The temple also offers Veda classes to young vatus during summer vacation which also includes the basics of Sanskrit. The accommodation and food for the vatus are arranged by the temple authorities.

This is the greatest temple of Shiva.


==Prayers and offerings made==
==Prayers and offerings made==
[[File:Madhuvahini.jpg|thumb|Madhuvahini stream near Madhur Temple]]
[[File:Madhuvahini.jpg|thumb|Madhuvahini stream near Madhur Temple]]
Devotees usually offer prayers to Mahaganapathi in the form of "Udayastamana". "Appa", Madhur's famous prasad, is a very tasty preparation. This is prepared daily and anyone offering prayers can avail these at the counters. Among the special poojas that are performed, "Sahasrappa" (Thousand appas) is very prominent. It consists of making an offering of thousand appas and then the devotees get to take home all these (and eat them with full relish). Another very special pooja that happens is ''Moodappam Seva'' which involves covering the Mahaganapathi statue with ''Appam''. This is usually done on a community scale. Ganesh Chaturthi and Madhur Bedi are the occasions when the temple is at its busiest. The temple usually carries out special poojas on all the major festivals.
Devotees usually offer prayers to Mahaganapathi in the form of "Udayastamana". "Appa", Madhur's famous prasad, is a very tasty preparation. This is prepared daily and anyone offering prayers can avail these at the counters. Among the special poojas that are performed, "Sahasrappa" (Thousand appas) is very prominent. It consists of making an offering of thousand appas and then the devotees get to take home all these (and eat them with full relish). Another very special pooja that happens is ''Moodappam Seva'' which involves covering the Mahaganapathi statue with ''Appam''. This is usually done on a community scale. Ganesh Chaturthi and Madhur Bedi are the occasions when the temple is at its busiest. The temple usually carries out special poojas on all the major festivals.<ref name="Govt of Kerala">{{Cite web|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/malabar/madhur-temple/158|title= Madhur Temple|publisher=Dept of Tourism, Govt of Kerala}}</ref>

== Temple timings ==
Morning: 05:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Evening: 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM

==For the devotees==
During the rainy season, a river adjoining the temple overflows and spills onto the temple campuses and thus this is not the best time to visit the temple. The temple is busier on Sundays than on weekdays. Poojas are performed daily at 8:00am, 12:30 noon and 8:00pm.

There is also "Prasada Bhojana" arranged by the temple authorities where in free meals which is prasada of the lord is served. Many people are fan of the taste of sambar here.

== Reaching Madhur ==
Madhur is a village about 7 km from the district headquarters Kasaragod. There are private buses every ten minutes from Kasaragod private bus stands (both old and new). Auto rickshaws are also available which charge more than 100 rupees from the town. The buses are regularly available from 7 am to 8 pm.

== Accommodation ==
Karnataka Bhavan lodge provides good quality rooms at reasonable rate here. It is the sole lodging facility close to the temple. One can also stay in kasargod town. There are lots of veg options and good places to stay. There are also canteen kind of hotels nearby temple. As madhur is a temple village, you can get all kind of shops selling necessary things. People speak kannada, tulu, malayalam, english and hindi well.


==See also==
==See also==
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Revision as of 06:08, 27 June 2024

Madhur Temple
Madhur Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
RegionKasaragod
DeityShiva and Ganapathi
Standort
Madhur Temple is located in India
Madhur Temple
Shown within India
Geographic coordinates12°33′13″N 75°00′37″E / 12.5534891°N 75.0101819°E / 12.5534891; 75.0101819
Architecture
Typtemple

Madhur Sree Madanantheshwara-Siddhivinayaka Temple is a popular Shiva and Ganapathi temple located 7 km (4.3 mi) from Kasaragod town, on the banks of Mogral river, locally known as Madhuvahini.[1] Though the main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva known as Madanantheshwara, meaning the god who killed Kama, the god of desires, more importance is given to Lord Ganapathi, who is installed facing south in the main sanctum itself. Priests of this temple belong to the Shivalli Brahmin community. Kashi Vishwanatha, Dharmasastha, Subrahmanya, Durga Parameshwari, Veerabhadra and Gulika are the sub-deities of this temple. There is also presence of Goddess Parvati inside the main sanctum.

History

Madhur is a very beautiful place

Madhur temple was originally ShrimadAnantheswara (Shiva) Temple and as the lore goes, an old woman called Madaru from the local Tulu Moger Community discovered an "Udbhava Murthy" (a statue that was not made by a human) of shiva linga. Initially, the Ganapathy picture was drawn by a boy, on the southern wall of the Garbhagriha(sanctum sanctorum) while playing. Day by day it became big and fat; so that the boy called Ganapathi as "boddajja" or "Bodda Ganesha". The legend of Kumble seme says Tipu Sultan wanted to demolish the temple like Adooru Mahalingeswara temple during his invasion of Coorg, Tulunadu, and Kerala. But after drinking water from the well of the temple, he changed his mind on attacking and demolishing the Garbhagudi and marched past Madhur. But to satisfy his soldiers and Islamic scholars he made a cut with his sword symbolizing the attack. The mark is still visible on the building that is built around the temple well.[2] The temple architecture is of 3-tiered gajaprishta type resembling the back of an elephant. One can also find beautiful wooden carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The vast spacious gopurams give a good ambiance for the devotees to relax and enjoy the Ganapathi`s presence.[3]

Übersicht

This is one of the six Ganapathi temples of ancient Tulunadu. The other five are Sharavu Mahaganapathy in Mangalore, Mahaganapathy in Anegudde (Kumbashi), Siddi Vinayaka in Hattiangadi (Kundapura), Dwibhuja Ganapathy in Idagunji, and Ganapati at Gokarna.[4]

Devotees from all over throng during the various festivals that happen here. Currently, the temple is managed by the government. The temple also offers Veda classes to young vatus during summer vacation which also includes the basics of Sanskrit. The accommodation and food for the vatus are arranged by the temple authorities.

Prayers and offerings made

Madhuvahini stream near Madhur Temple

Devotees usually offer prayers to Mahaganapathi in the form of "Udayastamana". "Appa", Madhur's famous prasad, is a very tasty preparation. This is prepared daily and anyone offering prayers can avail these at the counters. Among the special poojas that are performed, "Sahasrappa" (Thousand appas) is very prominent. It consists of making an offering of thousand appas and then the devotees get to take home all these (and eat them with full relish). Another very special pooja that happens is Moodappam Seva which involves covering the Mahaganapathi statue with Appam. This is usually done on a community scale. Ganesh Chaturthi and Madhur Bedi are the occasions when the temple is at its busiest. The temple usually carries out special poojas on all the major festivals.[3]

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Madhur Temple.
  1. ^ Sastry, Anil Kumar (26 December 2018). "Madhur temple undergoes massive renovation". The Hindu.
  2. ^ "TOURISM IN KASARAGOD". Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Madhur Temple". Dept of Tourism, Govt of Kerala.
  4. ^ "The one-day speedy darshan". The Hindu. 17 September 2005. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012.
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