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"ROHINI"
An Ant-Hill:
Inside the Sanctum Sanctorum and behind the throne of Divine
Idols, there exists an ant hill called "ROHINI" or
"RUWANI". This provides "Prasadam" in the
form of white coloured Soil. The Soil of ROHINI is believed to
possess the biotic power and is everlasting inspite of continuous
extraction for centuries.
"DARSHANA"-The Reminiscent of Greek
Oracle:
The Oracle at the Temple has played a power full role in
strengthening the belief of people in God and provided Divine
solutions to the problems of devotees. It is believed that Lord
Shesha reveals Himself to His devotees in person of a priest who
is the surviving descendant of Ranga Sharma the renovator of
this Temple. The Oracle is not in practice since 1935 and efforts are being made to reinstate the Oracle. The history of
the Temple has an exciting narration about a devotee who was
able to realise his dreams of visiting Shri Thirumala Thirupathy
Temple and praying to Lord Venkatramana, by experiencing the
event by the grace of the Oracle.
Procession
Deities
Srimad Anantheshwar Temple
Manjeshwar
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Chariot:
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The Lord's
Chariot reverently
called "BrahmaRatha" is a magnificent
edifice made out
of wood and decked with flags and decorated with flowers. It was
built in the year 1834 and has a base of 17 ft, maximum girth of
53 ft and raises to the height of 71 ft. when it is decorated
with flags, flowers and other accessories during the annual
festival. About 75 people can be accommodated on the Chariot.
The Lords Idol is taken up the steps of the Chariot and it is a
heavenly sight to behold when, thousands of people pull the
magnificent Chariot with shouts of "Govinda-Govinda"
as it rolls along majestically. one gets feeling that the Lord
Shri Anantheshwara has descended from the very Heavens
Themselves at the call of His devotees.
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SRIMAD
ANANTHESHWAR TEMPLE, MANJESHWAR
The Temple Location
Traditionally renowned as "Manjula Kshetra"
and "The Temple of 18 towns", Srimad
Anantheshwara Temple is Situated in Manjeshwar, a
small town of Kasaragod district in Northern Kerala. A
Comfortable journey of about 25 Kms south wards from
the port city of Mangalore either by Rail or Road
brings you to this Divine place.
The Details :
A unique combination of Lord Anantheshwara, Lord
Bhadra Narasimha and Lord Subramanya in the same
Sanctum Sanctorum enhances Serenity and Sanctity of
the Temple. The Temple is dedicated to Lord
Anantheshwara, that is Lord Shiva accompanied by Lord
Shesha or Anantha.
The Image of Lord Shiva Lingam is believed to be
"Udbhava" which means self emergent. Lord
Mukhyaprana, Lord MahaGanapathy, Lord Rudra, Devi
Laxmi, and Lord Garuda are the other Deities in the
Temple.
An Ancient Temple:
The Legends and historic events trace the existence of
this Temple for more than one thousand years. The epic
of this place "Manjula Purana" a part of
"Sahiyadri Khanda" in " Skanda Purana"
describes that Lord Shiva Himself installed the Idol
of Lord Narasimha here for the worship of mortals in
"Kaliyuga". Long year since then, as can be
gathered from sequel, the Temple fell in ruins. Later
according to the epic of the place one Ranga Sharma, a
Gowda Saraswath Brahmin of Goa, on his way to
Rameshwaram halted here at a place called "Shankhamale".
He accidentally came across the ruins of this Temple.
Soon he rebuilt the Temple, as guided by Lord Shiva in
his dreams and installed the Idol of "Shesha"
which he had brought with him from Goa, along with the
original Idol of Lord Shiva.
"Rashtra Kavi" (The National poet) Late Shri
Manjeshwara Govinda Pai, renowned poet and historian of
this place traced the existence and popularity of this
Temple to a period before 7th century. "Madhva
Vijaya" which was written in 12th century clearly
narrates the fact of Shri Madhvacharya's visit to this
Temple. Cluster of such historic events prove the very
ancient existence of this Temple. Click
here for Chronology of events relating to Konkanis/GSBs
Annual Festival " Manjeshwar Shashti ":
The annual car festival which falls on the sixth day
of bright half of the month of "Margashira"
(Between November and December) is the most important
event. A six wheeled Chariot called "Brahma Ratha"
is pulled along the Carstreet by thousands of devotees
coming from far and near.
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Jogi Gana:
A retinue of
Holy Spirits commonly known as Ganas or Bhootha Ganas surround the
precincts of the Temple. These are represented by appropriate
sized granite stones/symbols located in the inner and outer
rounds of the Temple. Legend has it that these Ganas were
established by famous Oracle.
The Jogi Gana situated in the north eastern side of the Temple
is said to be the leader among the Ganas. Though He occupied
the opposite side near a Bakula tree, His granite stone is on
the side of the Temple. There are many anecdotes relating to
this famous Gana and coconuts are offered to this Gana in
abundance.
People also vow to offer a coconut when goods/valuables are
stolen or mislaid during normal times and also at social or
religious functions at the devotee's house.
Madasthan:
This is a view of devotees
performing "Madasthan" round the Chariot. This is
considered the best Seva by a devotee and the Seva most
liked by the Lord. These type of Sevas are performed at Naga
Sthalas
May Lord Shri Bhadranarasimha
shower His kind blessings on one and all. Prayers to the
Lotus Feet of the Almighty Lord.
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