Sri Nagalingeshwara Temple
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Deity: Shiva Place: Gubbi Karnataka
Sri Nagalingeshwara Temple. Dedicated to Shiva. Located in Gubbi.
- Primary Deity
- Shiva
- Built
- 13th or 14th century AD
- Builder
- Maharshi Kavera
- Address
- Old NH73, Kuvempu Nagara, Herur Colony, Heruru, Gubbi taluk, Tumakuru, Karnataka, 572216, India
History
Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Kavoor is located in the Kavoor area of Mangalore, Karnataka, India and is dedicated to Mahalingeshwara, a form of Shiva. According to tradition the temple was founded in the 13th or 14th century AD by Maharshi Kavera, who came to worship Parameswara, installed a linga and constructed the temple. The linga established by the sage is worshipped at the site. The deity is described as Abhishekapriya.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is a Shiva shrine noted in the facts as where the presiding deity is described as Abhishekapriya; the installed linga by Maharshi Kavera is the focus of worship.
Spiritual Practices
Worship of the linga installed by Maharshi Kavera.
- Nearest City: Mangalore
Major Festivals
- Rathotsva
- Maha Shivaratri
Associated Legends
- Founded by Maharshi Kavera who came to worship Parameswara, installed the linga and constructed the temple; the linga established by the sage is worshipped.