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Kundeshwara Temple
- Kundapur,Karnataka
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Kundeshwara temple is within Kundapur town, with big arches. The temple was built by Kundavarma, which remains as a major attraction for visitors coming to the town. The name of the Kundapur taluk and city has been derived from and can be attributed to the Kundeshwara Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and lies in the vicinity of the Panchagangavali River. The main deity enshrined in the black stone garbhagriha is the 4 - feet high shivling. Only 1 / 3rd of it is visible as the rest is under the earth. The other deities enshrined in the temple are that of Lord Ganesha and Parvathi. The main festival of the temple is the Kundeshwara Deepotsava.
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.