Best Tourist Places In Manipal | Places To Visit In Manipal | Suvarna River Bridge Manipal

 Best Tourist Places In Manipal | Places To Visit In Manipal

If you are living in Manipal, there are many places in #Manipal that you would not know. Read the blog completely and I would share my experience that I had when I travelled to these places.

1. Shreembra Shree Siddhivinayaka temple

One of the 7 Mukti Kshetras of coastal belt of western India, which is also called as Parashurama sristi is Udupi. It is also birth place of the famous saint Madhvacharya who has introduced Dwaitha Siddhantha. There are so many big and small places of divinity like Pajaka Kshetra, Kunjarugiri, Vadabandeshwara. There is a place which was not so recognised until 1996 is Krishnangaraka Chaturdashi Snana Ghat at the banks of River Swarna situated on the way Manipal to Kallianpur near Shivalli Shimbra. On the day of Krishnangaraka Chaturdashi, the holy Ganga will be arriving at this place. Therefore, the Acharya's of Ashtamath come to this place on that day along with their disciples for the holy dip.

His Holiness Sri Vadiraja Swamy in his books has written Vedachala Hradudbhootam Suvarnanko

Suvarnayet Ahaso Jahya Manasya Shravayanthim Swanam Janan which means, if you have a holy dip in this place, you will hear the sounds of the burning evils you have performed all these day.

Oh what a amazing place!!if we go deep into the history long ago, His Holiness Sri Gaalava Rishi had performed tapasya here near the holy water.

There was a Vinayaka temple nearby. The Rishi was performing pooja in the temple. Gradually when there was a big flood, the temple was flown away. A sailor got the idol and he gave it to Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple at Shivalli and it was kept along with the Mahaganapathi at Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple. When they had a Ashta Mangala Prashna it was told thet, this Vinayaka should have seperate temple and to be placed in the temple with "Punar-Pratishta".

With the co-operation of the citizens of Shivalli Shimbra, on the golden.moments of January 1996, the lord Sri Siddivinayaka was placed at the temple constructed fully by granite and also following all the vaastu shastra at the banks of river Swarna at Sri Krishnangara Chaturdashi Snan Ghat with "Brahmakalashotsava". Since that day, Trikal Pooja is performed to the Lord. On the day of Sankashta Chaturthi, "gana homa" is performed and lot of people visit the temple.

"Naga" is also placed at the Kshetra. Now it is a full fledged Kshetra. For all the above, Rs 10 lakh spent. The daily expenses of the temple is around Rs.5000/- p,m. Since, there is no source of income, the Managing Committee is managing to spend the amount. But, it is a difficult task to continue the same for a long time.

known for the calmest places in Manipal located beside suvarna river, the temple is very soothing , gives a pleasant vibes. The most beautiful scenaries are observed either in the morning or evening. Cold air refreshes the mood. Its very near to survarna river bridge. Vehicles can easily go to the temple. however it is recommended to not visit without helmet. 

It is a very peaceful river side temple. A bit dusty right now because of hot temperature, but soon after rainy season, the place becomes more beautiful. Right now there are some constructions going on, I think they are making some bridge around the temple, clearly dont know exact plan. 

Many local people says to beaware of the frogs and snakes specially in night time, since it is near river side, its common thing. Anyways there is an idol of log snake(naag devata), so spotting snakes around the places is very common. 

The place is also suitable for early morning meditations, anyone may love to do it and it will be an amazing practise. Its a must visit place in Manipal.

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