Bappanadu Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple — Attraction in Karnataka

Bappanadu Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple is situated in the bank of Shambhavi River at Bappanadu village of Mulki town. It is 29 K.M. north to Mangalore following National Highway No.17. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Shree Durgaparameshwari. The place Bappanadu means Bappa’s village. As per the legend Bappa a Muslim merchant is responsble for temple construction. Annual festival (Brahma Rathotsava) of the temple falls in the month of April. Bappanadu Dolu (musical drum) is well known and There is a large drum that is kept in the side of the temple. History: Once there was a demon called Darigasura ruling Shonitapura. He had enmity with Devatas and Lord Vishnu. In antagonism and with the intention of defeating the Devatas and Lord Vishnu he worshiped Lord Brahma and got a boon. With a help of this boon he defeated Devatas and Lord Vishnu and snatched the ammunitions from Lord Vishnu and handed over that to his wife and told to keep that in worship place. While Lord Vishnu was mourning for his lost ammunitions Goddess Durgaparameshwari appeared before him in the form of seven angel-women (Sapta-Durgas) and promised to kill a demon. These Sapta-Durgas went to Shonitapura accompanied by one Deity called Guliga. Bhagavathi one of the Sapta-Durgas appeared before demon Darigasura while he was on the way to take a bath in the River, in disguised form of an old woman and begged for a meal. Darigasura advised her to go to palace and ask a meal with his wife. And also told her to tell him that if she didn’t get a meal. Accordingly Goddess Bhagavathi visited the palace of Darigasura and met his wife but asked for ammunitions of Lord Vishnu to be returned. While wife of Darigasura opposed to return, Bhagavathi willingly and wrongly informed Darigasura that his wife is not ready to give her a meal. Hearing that Darigasura ordered his wife to give Bhagavathi what she wished. Darigasura’s wife gave the ammunitions of Lord Vishnu to Bhagavathi accordingly. Knowing deceived by Goddess Bhagavathi, demon Darigasura became furious and declared war against Sapta-Durgas and attacked them in ambush. He defeated Deity Guliga in war. But after seven days of furious war demon Darigasura was defeated by Sapta-Durgas and ultimately he ran away and took hide in underworld. Goddess Bhagavathi taken form of Bhadra-Kali and began for his search. While demon Darigasura came for offering pooja to Lord Shiva in late evening, Bhadra-Kali found him and slewed him. Bhagavathi then accompanied by her other sister goddesses and Deity Guliga, visited Lord Vishnu and asked for a boat made by sandal wood for a journey from Vaikunta (Great heaven) to Bhooloka (earth) with a intention of settling down in Bhooloka for betterment of...

Bappanadu Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple is located at Mulki near Mangalore dakshina Kannada district, exactly in front of NH-66 on the right side when traveling to Mangalore. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Shree Durgaparameshwari. The place Bappanadu means Bappa's village.

As per the legend Bappa a Muslim merchant is responsible for temple construction. Bappanadu Dolu (musical drum) is well known and There is a large drum that is kept on the side of the temple. In due course, one Muslim merchant viz. Bappa Beary while traveling through Shambhavi River for trading in remote places, his boat suddenly stopped in the middle of the river. While examining the cause he found blood spread over the river water and he deeply felt fear on that. In the meantime a divine voice came from the ether ordering him to construct a temple with the help of Mulki Sawantha (king) and to make pooja by the help of Baila Udupa (priest). Mulki Sawantha belonged to the Jain religion and was a decent ruler. Hearing the incident from Bappa Beary, the king built one temple with the contribution of many other donors and made Baila Udupa as a chief priest of the temple. Hence the temple became Bappanadu Kshetra.

The temple's architecture is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, with intricate details that reflect the rich cultural and historical significance of the site. The spiritual energy within the temple is palpable, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and reverence. The vibrant colors, aromatic incense, and the soft hum of prayers being offered added to the immersive experience.

Slip of ten rupees and bang the drum for 5 times, to fulfil your wish.The annual festival (Brahma Rathothsava) of the temple falls in the month of April.The temple offers Annaprasada everyday at around 12:30 pm.

Overall the temple offers a rich and vibrant tapestry of local traditions, social customs, Vedic rituals and communal harmony during its annual fairs and festivals with the participation of people from all castes and communities.The Mogaveeras decorate the Ratha, the Koragas dance to the beat of their Dollu or Bheri (drums), the Brahmins perform worship and rituals according to the Vedas and Agamas and not to leave are the Jains and Muslims in rendering the services to Devi.The eligibility of Muslims for accepting prasadas (blessings) of the temple is one of the special features of the Kshetra. Muslims also participate in the temple festivals. Even today the prasadas of the very first day of the festival is given to the house of...

At a distance of 22.5km away from the beach town of Karnataka, Mangalore is a beautiful temple of Sri Durga Parameshwari. This temple is situated in the Bappanadu village of Mulki town. Mangalore is not only a beach town but also the city which is an abode of ancient temples too. The temple of Durga Parameshwari is situated on the banks of Shambhavi river. The Goddess here is in the form of Linga (symbolic statue) and it is believed that the goddess emerged in conjunction of the rivers Nandini and Shambhavi at the border of Mulki.

Every temple in Mangalore has a great history and the temple of Durga Parameshwari at Bappanadu also has an amazing legend behind its inception. The temple has been believed to be built by a Muslim merchant called Bappa. The merchant once while crossing the river Shambhavi gets to see a blood stained river and his boat stops in between. The frightened merchant looks around and to his surprise he hears a divine voice and asks him to seek the help of Mulki Swantha (Jain ruler) and build a temple for her. Hence, the name of the village is called Bappanadu and the temple is famous as Bappanadu Durga Parameshwari.

Another legend also says that a demon king named Darigasura ruled a place called Shonitapura and with the animosity he had towards Lord Vishnu he went and sought Lord Brahma's help. He performed a penance and got a boon as he expected. With the boon, he waged a furious war against Lord Vishnu and after defeating him; he took away the ammunition, gave it to his wife and asked her to keep it safe at the place of worship.

Looking at the plight of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Durga appeared in the form Sapta-Durga and swore that she would end the life of Darigasura of Shonitapura. On saying so, the goddess along with a deity called Guliga left to Shonitapura end the misdeeds of the demon. Bhagavathi (another form of Goddess Durga) disguised herself as an old woman and went to Darigasura to seek alms when he was at the river for bathing. The Demon king asked her to go to the palace and ask his wife for food and also asked her to get back to him if she refuses to give her. Taking the advantage, Goddess Bhagavathi went to the palace and asked Darigasura's wife to handover the ammunition of Lord Vishnu and...