The Saraswats were greatly favoured by the ruling dynasties of Kanara for their intelligence and enterprise. These Saraswats became patrons to a number of temples and provided for their construction and maintenance. So, while quite a few GSB temples are ancient, this one is so ancient that it is recognised as a protected historical monument … Read more
It is, of course, well known that the Saraswats were greatly favoured by the ruling dynasties of Kanara for their intelligence and enterprise. These Saraswats became patrons to a number of temples and provided for their construction and maintenance. So, while quite a few GSB temples are ancient, this one is so ancient that it … Read more
Verne is a town in Salcette district of South Goa particularly famous in GSB culture because that is where our Kuldevi Mahalasa was originally situated. The place was then called Varunapur. We have seen a number of webresources say it was Varenyapur but not found any classical references. Given the text from a Purana itself, … Read more
A small temple dedicated to Shri Hanuman, also known as Anjaneya (son of Anjani) and Mukhyaprana (the chief life force), stands in Baalehonoor, a small town home to around 40 GSB families. The idol of Hanuman is adorned with a silver covering. In 1876, Sahukar K. P. Subraya Prabhu built a simple shelter over a Hanuman idol that he had … Read more
The historic Sri Venkataramana Temple, popularly known as Mallyar Mutt (to distinguish it from another Venkataramana Temple in Mel Gangolli), is one of the oldest places of worship in the Karnataka region. It is one of five temples constructed by the Mahale family of Honavar (originally the Mallya family), who were prominent and influential traders … Read more