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Siddhivinayaka Temple
- Udupi,Karnataka
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Sri Siddivinayaka temple is situated on the banks of the Swarna river in Udupi district of Karnataka. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Ganesh. The idol was formerly kept along with the idol of Ganesh at Sri Mahalingeshwara temple. In January 1996, the present temple was constructed. It is fully made up of granite stone. An idol of Naga, the God of snakes, is also present in the temple. Many celebrations are conducted to worship the deity. On the day of Sankashta Chaturthi, many people gather here to celebrate the 'gana homa.' Trikal Pooja is also organized. The temple is located at Krishnangaraka Chaturdashi Snana Ghat near Shivalli Shimbra, which is on the way from Manipal to Kallianpur.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Auspicious beginnings of work
- Removal of obstacles
- Renewal of energy
- Success
- Wisdom
- Agricultural productivity
Shlokas
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning -I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning -The sun to Mother Parvati's lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning -Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma's son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning -We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.