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ord Mahaligeshwara at Sanoor is worshipped as
the village deity. The temple is situated two kilometers away
from National Highway 169 via Sanoor and Karkala-Padubidri State Highway via Kuntalpady
and Doopadakatte as well. River Shambhavi flows near the temple.
Also
known as “Maadri devasthana” among some, the deity is believed to be installed around
850 years ago. The shiva linga here, unlike in other places,
has a yellowish tinge.
The
dilapidated shrine was renovated and ashtabandha brahmakalashotsava was held in
the year 1998. The temple has regained its glory since then.
Dharmashaasta,
equivalant to Lord Ayyappa is also worshipped on the premises.
Annual
festival
Villagers and the devotees from other places converge for the four-day
annual festival. The event starts with
Dhwajarohana on the 31st of January every year and the car festival
is held on the third day. The chariot was drawn around the temple on the outer
yard. Religious fervor lingers on the entire village on those days
The temple offers lunch to the devotees on every Monday. Shivaratri is
another special occasion celebrated at the temple. Deepotsava is held on
Karthika bahula Dwadashi.
The
Lord is believed to fulfill the earnest prayers of the devotees.
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