Andaaru is a small locality belonging to the Ajekaaru province with a GSB population of around 6 families. The beginning of this temple’s history starts with a devout community elder called Putthu Maam who would sit under the Peepul tree next to his house and sing devotional songs. As he had no sons, he donated … Read more
Although Google will throw out a very confusing Belman as the location, this place is called Belmannu. Belmannu in the local Tulu language means silver soil (Belli + Mannu) due to the nature of the local soil. As is the parampara in most GSB towns, the locals used to come together every week for bhajans. Due … Read more
Nestled in the serene Bandimatt area of Karkala lies a unique temple dedicated to Lord Ganapathi—a place renowned among devotees for bestowing the cherished blessing of progeny. The origins of this sacred site trace back to the deeply moving story of Shrimati Sridevi Shenoy. Grieving the untimely loss of her youngest son, Ganapathi Shenoy, to … Read more
This story of this lovely temple at Sacheripete is a living example of how a united community, driven by devotion and guided by spiritual vision, can transform faith into reality. This sacred temple stands as a shining testament to the unwavering faith, love, and devotion of the Sacheripete families towards Lord Lakshmi Venkatesha and the … Read more
This temple was built in 1984 for the family deity, Goddess Navadurga of Shri Janardhana Prabhu. He was also a medium for Goddess to appear in the Darshana that happened on every Sunday. While after his death, the darshana ritual has stopped, the temple continues to be a centre for all the devotees of the … Read more