Vinayaka Sankaranarayana Durgamba Temple, Nandavara, Karnataka

Vinayaka Sankaranarayana Durgamba Temple, Nandavara, Karnataka

Vinayaka Sankaranarayana Durgamba Temple is a Hindu Temple Complex located in Nandavara Village near Bantwal Town in Bantwal Taluk in Dakshina Kannada District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple complex is situated on the banks of Nethravati river.

History

Nandavara was known as Nandapura during ancient times. It served as the capital of the Nanda Dynasty for several centuries. It is said that the Nandas built many temples, palaces and a fort here but none of them fort have survived to this day.

The Temple

The temple complex is facing towards east with an entrance gopuram. Dwaja Sthambam can be found in front of the entrance facing towards the sanctum. The temple complex consists of three major shrines dedicated to Vinayaga, Shankara Narayana and goddess Durgamba. The temple complex also have a Bhojanashala, Nanda Deepa Auditorium and a community tower.

Festivals

The Jatra Mahotsava and other traditional Shaivite festivals are celebrated here with much fanfare.

Contact

Vinayaka Sankaranarayana Durgamba Temple,

Nandavara, Panemangalore Post,

Bantwal Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District,

Karnataka – 574 231

Phone: +91 8255 280 091 / 280 891

Connectivity

The temple complex is located at about 2 Kms from Panemangalore Bypass Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Panemangalore Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Bantwal Railway Station, 5 Kms from Bantwal Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Bantwal, 6 Kms from Kalladka, 29 Kms from Mangaluru and 30 Kms from Mangaluru Airport. The temple is situated at about 2 Kms from Panemangalore Bypass Bus Stop on Bantwal to Kalladka route.

Location