How is Dussehra celebrated in Mangalore?
Mangaladevi Dasara On the ninth day, known as mahanavami, devotees participate in the Rathotsava (car festival). The decorated goddess is mounted on the grand chariot and pulled with thick ropes. The Rathothsava is filled with various deities and many tableaux decorated with colorful lights.
What is Marnemi?
The Mangaluru Dasara (Tulu: Marnemi) , is a festival in the Indian city of Mangalurue organized by Kudroli Shri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple. [1] It is also referred as Navarathri Festival, Vijayadashami. The tiger dance, lion dance and bear dance are the main attractions.
When was kudroli temple built?
1912
The Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, otherwise known as Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra, is in the Kudroli area of Mangalore in Karnataka, India. It was consecrated by Narayana Guru. It is dedicated to Gokarnanatha, a form of Lord Shiva. This temple was built in 1912 by Adhyaksha HoigeBazar Koragappa.
What is the story of Gokarna?
So the place came to be known as Gokarna or ear of the cow. Hindu Puranas says that when Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu created Kerala, it was from Gokarna to Kanyakumari. As per legend, Ravana was given Atmalinga by Shiva and instructed that it would stay permanently where it is first placed on the land.
What is kudroli?
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Who is the biggest bhakt of Mahadev?
Kannappa was a staunch devotee of Shiva and is closely associated with Srikalahasteeswara Temple. He was a hunter and is believed to have plucked his eyes to offer to Srikalahasteeswara linga, the presiding deity of Srikalahasti Temple.
Can married ladies touch Shivling?
According to Hindu mythology, only men are allowed to touch the shiva linga during a puja. Women, especially unmarried women are prohibited from touching or even doing the Shiva Linga puja.