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Anantha Shayana temple

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4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 1 Kilometers from Karkala
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)30 - 60 Mins
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips As there are no rough roads therefore the journey is smooth. If you are visiting the place in summer, carry ample water bottles.

Anantha Shayana temple is famous the Sri Ananthapadmanabha. The temple’s location is at the core of Karkala. The statue of Lord Ananthapadmanabha is actually the form of Lord Vishnu. It is carved out of a single black stone in a reclined position. And Mangalore tour packages cover this place too. It is also a monolithic statue.

Therefore, the temple is locally called as the Anantha shayana temple by the masses. The annual festival of five days includes Lakshadeepotsava and Ananthapadmanabha Varta. The local meaning is the Nompu. And Rathasapthami is a few of the special occasions celebrated with glory and pride.

The temple is under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India. We say it is one of the most beautiful and holy places to in Mangalore indeed. Therefore for sure nobody should miss this palace and Mangalore tour packages have many types of offer on it.

Anantha shayana temple details

The famous temple of Anantha shayana temple is located at a distance of 37 km from Udupi. And 50 km from Mangalore which will take 45-50 minutes also. Therefore it depends on them indeed. This location ranks among the most sacred places to explore in Mangalore.

Other attractions

There are several places to visit if you are visiting the Anantha Shanaya Temple are as follows:

Each of the places is famous for its scenic and splendid beauty. And the historical feel that can date back to ages.

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