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Nunkemale Siddeshwara Temple
- Molakalmuru,Karnataka
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Nunkemale Siddeshwara Temple is one of the famous temples. And also one of the famous temples is Sree Ram Temple in Thilak Extension. In every year the Sri Rama Navami festival is celebrated with great pomp. Once in three years, Nunkemale Siddeshwara Mela (Jaatre) held in the Molakalmuru town and also every year on the Nunkemalle Hill where the Jattre is held for 3 days which is celebrated by people from the surrounding villages and district. This it has been held from 17th Feb 2008 to 20th Feb 2008. Lord Nunkemale Siddeshwara's procession with all the cultural and the famous bands with folk touch are done during this period. Also dramas (plays) are organized.
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.