The city of Mangalore is one of the inescapable locations in the map of south India and is well-known for its prominent and sacred temples indeed. Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi temple is one of the holy places to visit in Mangalore.

Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple is a tribute to Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha. This temple has been a very significant and important part of all religious belief systems in this city ever since.

Sharavu Mahaganapathi temple is one of those interesting places to visit in Mangalore which you don’t want to miss. There are many Mangalore tour packages for Mangalore.

Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple history

While hunting in a forest, once a king name Bharadwaj targeted an arrow at the tiger. Unfortunately, the arrow hit the cow. Upset at this incident of killing the cow, resulting in ‘gohatya’, the king ran around aimlessly, crying aloud why such a sin committed by him till he encountered sage Bharadhwaja living in that forest indeed.

To pay for this guilt, sage Bharadwaj instructed a Shivalinga should be installed. He sould worship the Lingam every day of his life. It is also a believe that he had vision of Siddhilakshmi and Dashabhuja Ganapati. And miracle was, they appeared on the temples southern wall few years ago.

Ever since for Ganapati worship in the temple which came popular in name as Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple.

Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple timings

All days from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.