Kudroli temple

The most popular port city Mangalore has many temple destinations, one being the beautiful Kudroli temple. The places nicely extend to the shore of the seaside, which is an added charm. Kudroli is one of the finest places to visit in Mangalore. The festival of Dasara celebration in the coastal areas is as exuberant as the festival of Dasara in Mysore. 

Kudroli temple is near to Mangalore railway station, nearly 2.5 kilometers. It is dedicated to the Gokarnanatheswara, which is a form of the Lord Shiva. The Narayana Guru started the process to build the temple. He is a social reformer from Kerala in South India. The temple has a lovely renovation which is made using the Dravidian style, makes it more vibrant. 

Kudroli temple was built in the year 1912 by H. Koragappa, a devotee. This was under the supervision of the Narayana Guru. In the year 1991, the Chola Gopuram style was incorporated in the Gopuram temple built in that period. Narayana Guru carved out the Shiva Linga (found from under water) in marble stone.  

There are other many deities worshipped here Lord Bhairava, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Annapoorneshwari. The largest procession during Navaratri is observed here. It is a kind of annual festival here which is witnessed by many devotees. 

Kudroli temple apart from its golden attractive structure has two other large halls and a glass house, along with the pond and garden. 

Kudroli temple timings

The temple timings are 6 AM – 1 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

MANGALORE TOUR PACKAGES include the place Kudroli temple. Witnessing this beauty of nature and temple in daytime and in the evening is a must witness view. Places of Mangalore have a spectacular festival witnessed from time to time. Explore around the festive months to see it live.