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Joshi Shankara Narayana Temple
- Bhatkal,Karnataka
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Joshi Shankara Narayana temple at Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district is said to have been built around A.D. 1554. It is a small, square shaped temple with only the garbhgriha or inner chamber of the temple. The name of the temple indicates the oneness of Hari and Hara. The beautiful idol of Kaivalya is worshipped here. This idol has the four-handed figure of Lord Vishnu on its left side and the figure of Lord Shiva on its right side with two hands holding Trishul and Japasara (garland of beads). On either side of the idol, Nandi and Garuda in signia are seen.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
- Fame
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.