Madhur Sri Madanantheshwara Siddhivinayaka Temple- Kerala

Address

Madhur Sri Madanantheshwara Siddhivinayaka Temple- Madhur, Kerala 671124 Phone: 04994 240 240

Deity

Sri Madanantheshwara Siddhivinayaka Amman: Parvati

Introduction

• Location: 7 km from Kasaragod town, on the banks of Mogral river (Madhuvahini)
• Main Deity: Lord Shiva (Madanantheshwara)
• Importance of Lord Ganapathi: Installed facing south in the main sanctum
• Priest Community: Shivalli Brahmin
• Sub-deities: Kashi Vishwanatha, Dharmasastha, Subrahmanya, Durga Parameshwari, Veerabhadra, and Gulika
• Presence of Goddess Parvati in the main sanctum

Puranic Significance

• Historical Background: Built by Mypadi rulers of Kumbla in the 10th century; renovated in the 15th century
• Architectural Style: Blend of Hindu and Jain architecture
• Structure: Three-tiered dome with copper plate and tile roofing
• Artistry: Intricately carved wooden pillars and beams
• Decorative Elements: Stucco images depicting Indian mythology; wood carvings in the Namaskara Mandapam
• Deep Well: Believed to have curative properties
• Legend: Discovery of the “Udbhava Murthy” by an old woman named Madaru; story of Ganapathy’s image drawn by a boy
• Tipu Sultan’s Encounter: Legend of Tipu Sultan refraining from demolishing the temple after drinking water from the well
• Architectural Features: Gajaprishta style resembling an elephant’s back; wooden carvings of Ramayana scenes
• Notable Ganapathi Temples: One of the six ancient Ganapathi temples of Tulunadu

Special Features

• Gajaprishtha Architecture: Resembles the back of an elephant
• Experience: Devotees feel the presence of Lord Ganesha amidst spacious gopurams
• Wooden Carvings: Depicting mythological stories from the Ramayana
• Special Poojas: Udayastamana, Sahasrappa, Moodappam Seva
• Prasad: Appa available at the temple counter

Festivals

• Offerings: Prayers to Mahaganapathi in the form of “Udayastamana”
• Famous Prasad: “Appa,” a daily preparation available for devotees
• Prominent Pooja: “Sahasrappa” (Thousand appas) offering
• Community Pooja: Moodappam Seva (covering Mahaganapathi statue with Appam)
• Major Festivals: Ganesh Chaturthi and Madhur Bedi; special poojas for major festivals

Century/Period/Age

10th century

Managed By

Travancore Devaswom Board.

Nearest Bus Station

Madur

Nearest Railway Station

Kasaragod

Nearest Airport

Mangalore

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