Category Coorg Religious Places

Reading Time: 42 minutesYemmemadu Dargah Sharif in Coorg Yemmemadu Dargah Sharief: God: Yemmemadu Dargah Sharief: is in Napoklu, Madikeri Talku, Kodagu,. the Holy Tomb, of Yemmemadu is one of the most sacred shrines for Muslims in Kodagu district. It is the ‘Dargah’ or the tomb of Hazrath Sufi Shaeed and Sayyed Hassan Sakaf Halramir who came from Persia and devoted their life to the service and upliftment of the poor and downtrodden. Sufi Shaeed came to Yemmemadu around 366 years ago to give religious discourses and to help the poor. He soon attracted people of all faiths due to his views and practices. People belonging to various faiths visited the place ever since. Every year ‘Urus’ or ‘Urs’ is held here for eight days in their remembrance where devotees gather in large numbers. About three to four lakh devotees cutting across caste, creed, and religion visit this sacred shrine. The number of people visiting Yemmemadu Darga Sharief, mostly from Karnataka and kerala State, has increased of late. Pooja Timings: Jatra/Festival Timings: Opening: , Closing: Distance: From Madikeri 45-50 How to Reach: Duration of Visit: 1 hour (approximately)   /******/ #huge_it_loading_image_21 { height:381px; width:572px; display: table-cell; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; } #huge_it_loading_image_21.display { display: table-cell; } #huge_it_loading_image_21.nodisplay { display: none; } #huge_it_loading_image_21 img { margin: auto 0; width: 20% !important; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap_21 { height:381px; width:572px; max-width: calc(100% – 0px); position:relative; display: block; text-align: center; /*HEIGHT FROM HEADER.PHP*/ clear:both; float:none; margin:0px auto; border-style: solid; border-left: 0 !important; border-right: 0 !important; opacity:0 } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_21.display { width: 100%; height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_21.display { display: block; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_21.nodisplay { opacity: 0; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap_21 * { box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_21 { width: 100%; height: 100%; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_21{ height:381px; width:572px; max-width: 100%; } #huge_it_slideshow_left_21, #huge_it_slideshow_right_21 { cursor: pointer; display:none; height: 100%; outline: […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesMrityunjaya Shiva Temple in Coorg Mruthyunjaya temple: God: Lord Shiva Mruthyunjaya temple: is in Birunani, Virajpet Talku, Kodagu. the only one in Karnataka is located at Marenad, Badagarakeri village in Kodagu district. The temple is about 51 Kms from virajpet, you need to drive through the narrow pothole ridden roads to reach the place. But for the roads, the drive is a pleasant experience as you wade through the coffee and tea plantations surrounded by lush green forests. The temple is locatedin a calm and serene spot away from noise and pollution. Pooja Timings: Jatra/Festival Timings: Opening: , Closing: Distance: From Madikeri 45-50 How to Reach: Duration of Visit: 1 hour (approximately) http://www.interserver-coupons.com #embed-map-display .text-marker{max-width:none!important;background:none!important;}img{max-width:none}  

Reading Time: 42 minutesIrupu Rameshwara Temple in Coorg Irpu Rameshwara Temple: God: Irpu Rameshwara Temple:  is in Srimangala, Virajpet Talku, Kodagu,. This is a Ishwara temple but known as Irpu Rameshwara Temple built by Lord Rama and the Shiva Linga was consecrated by the Lord himself. Before you take a dip in the Lakshmana Teertha it is customary to pay your respect first at the Shiva temple. The Temple has circular garbagriha and a low shikhara built in Kerala style. There are also shrines of Gandharva, Bhairava, Mahadeva, Ganapati and Parvathi. There is a Ashoka tree in the front which recalls Sita’s captivity. During Shivaratri huge number of people visit the temple. Pooja Timings: Jatra/Festival Timings: Opening: , Closing: Distance: From Madikeri 45-50 How to Reach: Duration of Visit: 1 hour (approximately) /******/ #huge_it_loading_image_18 { height:381px; width:572px; display: table-cell; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; } #huge_it_loading_image_18.display { display: table-cell; } #huge_it_loading_image_18.nodisplay { display: none; } #huge_it_loading_image_18 img { margin: auto 0; width: 20% !important; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap_18 { height:381px; width:572px; max-width: calc(100% – 0px); position:relative; display: block; text-align: center; /*HEIGHT FROM HEADER.PHP*/ clear:both; float:none; margin:0px auto; border-style: solid; border-left: 0 !important; border-right: 0 !important; opacity:0 } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_18.display { width: 100%; height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_18.display { display: block; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_18.nodisplay { opacity: 0; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap_18 * { box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_18 { width: 100%; height: 100%; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_18{ height:381px; width:572px; max-width: 100%; } #huge_it_slideshow_left_18, #huge_it_slideshow_right_18 { cursor: pointer; display:none; height: 100%; outline: medium none; position: absolute; z-index: 13; margin-top: 0 !important; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); } #huge_it_slideshow_left-ico_18, #huge_it_slideshow_right-ico_18 { z-index: 13; -moz-box-sizing: content-box; box-sizing: content-box; cursor: pointer; display: table; left: -9999px; line-height: 0; margin-top: -15px; position: absolute; top: 50%; /*z-index: 10135;*/ } #huge_it_slideshow_left-ico_18:hover, #huge_it_slideshow_right-ico_18:hover { cursor: pointer; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_container_18 { display: table; position: relative; top:0; left:0; text-align: center; […]

Reading Time: 44 minutesPadi Sri Igguthappa Temple in Coorg Paadi Igguthappa Temple: God: Paadi Igguthappa Temple: is in Kakkabe, Madikeri Talku, Kodagu,. The temple was built in 1810 by Linga Rajendra . Kodagu’s Paadi Igguthappa temple became a prominent place of worship during King Lingarajendra’s reign. The temple, located atop a hill in a forested area in Kakkabe, has been in existence since 1153. In 1835, the year after Linga Rajendra’s son Chikka Veerarajendra was deposed by the British, Dewan Apparanda Bopu took it on himself to renovate the temple. The structure was reconstructed and was fitted with tiles replacing the earlier thatched roof. The temple once again went through reconstruction in 2008. Descendants of Apparanda Bopu along with other devotees have provided silver cladding for the entrance door. Paadi Igguthappa is an important deity for the people of Kodagu. He is considered a provider of bounty and one who fulfills his devotee’s wishes. Iggu means grain and thappa means give. Puthari, the harvest festival in Kodagu, is normally celebrated 90 days after Onam. Every year, paddy is first harvested in fields belonging to Lord Igguthappa. People of Kodagu celebrate the festival the following day. An annual prayer festival is held at the Padi Iguthappa Temple in March. Pooja Timings: Temple Timings – 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM and Evening 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Abhisheka – 5:45 AM to 6:45 AM Mahapooja – 12:30 PM Mahamangalarathi – 7:00 PM Thulabhara Sevas on every wednesdays and saturdays Jatra/Festival 1 Hosa Akki Neivedya January 2 Kumbha Maasa Annual Festival March 3 Simha Maasa Pooja August 4 Paradanda Pooja October 5 Huttari Festival December 6 Shashti Festival December Timings: Opening: , Closing: Distance: From Madikeri 45-50 How to Reach: Duration of Visit: 1 hour (approximately)   /******/ #huge_it_loading_image_17 { height:381px; width:572px; display: table-cell; text-align: center; […]