Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple – Karnataka

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Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple – Karnataka

 Puttur, Dakshina Kannada district,

Karnataka 574201

Moolavar

Mahalingeshwara(Lord Shiva)

Introduction

Introduction

• A 12th-century temple located in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
• Dedicated to Lord Shiva, known locally as Puttur Mahalingeshwara.

Puranic Significance

• Origin linked to three Smartha-cult Sthanika Brahmins carrying a Shiva Linga from Kashi.
• One Brahmin reached Puttur and performed pooja for the Shiva Linga at the Banga King’s palace, blessing the King’s sister to safely deliver a baby.
• During pooja, the Shiva Linga was placed on the ground, and it became immovable despite multiple attempts, even by an elephant.
• The Linga grew to a massive size, killing the elephant, whose body parts scattered around Puttur. Local place names like Kombettu, Kariyala, and Taleppady are derived from where the parts fell.
• A belief emerged that elephants cannot survive drinking water from the temple tank.

Festivals

Key festivals celebrated at the temple include:

1. Mahashivarathri
2. Puttur Bedi (Main Festival)
3. Lakshadeepothsava
4. Navarathri
5. Deepavali

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Puttur

Nearest Railway Station

Mangalore

Nearest Airport

Mangalore

Location on Map

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