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Kotilingeshwara Temple
- Koteshwara,Karnataka
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Koteshwara is a village located at a distance of 4 kms from Kundapur in Udupi district. Koteshwara is a place of religious importance. The main attraction of Koteshwara is Kotinatha or Kotilingeshwara temple. The other small shrines of Koteshwara are Ganapati, Subramanya, Mahishasuramardini, Jyeshtha - Lakshmi, Gopalakrishna, Saptamatrikas. Here the lake adjacent to temple is far bigger than the main temple itself. This lake has several legends, which are interesting and one legend, which states that there is an underground tunnel to Vandaru Kambala Gadde which is at a distance of 20 kms is most interesting.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.