Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple — Attraction in Karnataka

Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple (Kannada:ಶ್ರೀ ಕಾತ್ಯಾಯಿನಿ ಬಾಣೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ತಾನ),(Sanskrit:

श्री क़ात्यायनी बाणेश्व् र मन्दिर), or the

Aversa Hindu Narayani is a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Aversa near Ankola, in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is around 100 km (62 mi) from Goa, India, 500 km (310 mi) from Bangalore and 136 km from Hubli.

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This is the only temple from Goa, to be relocated to Aversa with all the original idols of the main deities of Shree Katyayani, Shree Baneshwar, Shri Grampurush, Shri Nirakar, Shri Rampurush, Shri Kalabhairav, Shri Daad and all other temple deities during the Portuguese invasion. The idol of Katyayani is known for having a tilted head just like the Navadurga Devi located in Madkai (Goa).

The taluka headquarters at Ankola is at 10 km away and district headquarters in Karwar is at a distance of 25 km from the temple. Nearest railway station is of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited at Harwada at distance of 2 km. Main railway station at Karwar is at a distance of 28 km. Nearest port is at Karwar. The Dabolim Airport of Goa is the nearest airport to the temple at a distance of 120 km. The airport at Mangalore is at a distance of about 250 km from the temple.

Shri Katyayani is the Kuladevi (Kuladevata) (Family Deity) to many Konkani Gaud Saraswat Brahmins, Saraswat Brahmins, Daivajnya Brahmins and Konkani Kharvis.and some Kharvi subcaste people[1]

According to the customs of this temple, Pooja’s are performed first to Shri Katyayani and then to Shri Baneshwar and then to Shri Ganapati (Ganesh).

The other deities worshipped are Sri Grama Purush, Sri Rama Purush, Sri Nirakar, Sri Kalabhairav and Sri Daad. The idol of Sri Ganapati is at the entrance of the shrine of Sri Baneshwar.

The temple is managed by Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple Trust. The temple complex is run on...

Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the coastal village of Aversa near Ankola in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. The temple, built around 1600 AD in the shape of an upturned boat, is dedicated primarily to Goddess Katyayani, who is the Kuladevi (family deity) of many Konkani Gaud Saraswat Brahmins, Saraswat Brahmins, Kshatriya Komarpanths, Daivajnya Brahmins, and Konkani Kharvis. The temple also houses Lord Baneshwar (a form of Shiva) and Lord Ganapati, with poojas traditionally offered first to Katyayani, then Baneshwar, and finally Ganapati, which is a unique ritual feature here. The temple was originally located in Benaulim (originally Banavali) in Goa but was relocated with all original idols during the Portuguese Inquisition to protect the deities and traditions from the invaders and crusaders, with local Kharvi people assisting in establishing the temple in Aversa in Ankola Taluk. The Konkan Kharvi community ancestors, with the consent of the village deity Bhudevi, built a small temple on a plot given by her and started worshipping Shri Katyayani, their Kuladevi. This is commemorated by serving Prasada Bhojana to seven families of the Kharvi community in front of the Shrine of Shree Grama Purusha on the full moon day. The temple is known for its strong spiritual presence and the protective power of the Devi, with devotees recounting legends and incidents underscoring her divine strength and benevolence. The temple complex is managed by the Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple Trust and is run on...

Shree Katyayani Baneshwar Temple Aversa in one of the Kuldevasthans (Family Deity Temples) of some clans in Gowda Saraswat Brahmin Community. It is customary for newly wed groom and bride of the clan to offer Vadhu-Var Bhent at Kuldevasthan soon after the marriage. My childhood memories of visiting our native place is not complete without the memories of having Darshan at our Kuldevasthan. The peace and tranquility and contentment experienced after getting Darshan at one's Kuldevasthan is inexplicable. Our temple is steeped in history and is one of the few presiding deities to have been relocated from the original location in Goa (Banavali / Benaulim in this temple's case) due to the Goan Inquistion atrocities in the medieval past. We are lucky to visit our Kuldevasthan once in a year or two. It is a compact temple complex with many deities apart from presiding deities, in a calm and serene, rural location. The architecture is beautiful and instantly soothes and calms the mind. We regard the highly subsidized Anna Prasada given at the canteen highly and relish the food there. There are three complexes for pilgrims stay. The oldest of them all is also my fondest despite lacking modern facilities as it was there we stayed and played during my childhood visits. The newest complex is also wonderful with modern architecture and amenities. I wish to regularly visit and have Darshan at our Kuldevasthan. Attaching...