Aanandheshwara Temple
The Udupi Anantheshwara Temple is dedicated to Ananteshwara Parashurama, who is worshipped here in the form of a Linga. According to legends, the city is part of Parashurama Kshetra, an area claimed by Parashurama from the sea. A king named Ramabhoja is said to have worshipped Parashurama here, with the Linga manifesting on a silver seat. Sanskrit texts refer to the city as Rajata Pitha. Madhva Brahmins have served as priests for 700 years, following the Madhva Sampradaya and the Tantra Sara Sangraha.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva
- स्थान / Location: Payyannur, Karnataka
- निर्माता / Built by: Ramabhoja
- वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Kerala temple architecture
- प्रबंधन / Managed by: Udupi district
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references
- Tantra Sara Sangraha
महत्व · Significance
The temple is considered a site where Parashurama is worshipped in the form of a Linga, manifesting on a silver seat.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
The city formed part of Parashurama Kshetra, an area claimed by Parashurama from the sea.
King Ramabhoja worshipped Parashurama here in the form of a Linga which manifests on a silver seat.
पूजा एवं साधना · Worship
- Pooja and rituals performed as per Madhva Sampradaya and Tantra Sara Sangraha
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Aanandheshwara Temple?
Aanandheshwara Temple is dedicated to Shiva.
Where is Aanandheshwara Temple located?
Aanandheshwara Temple is located in Payyannur, Karnataka, India, at coordinates 12.0403, 75.2729.