Padubidri Temple is popularly known as Shri Mahalingeshwara
Mahaganapathi Temple. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Ganesha. Padubidri
Temple is located on National Highway 17 at Padubidri and is around 24 km from Udupi
and 35 km from Mangalore.
It is believed that Sage Bhrigu installed the Shivling worshipped in the Shri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple. Lord Parashuram consecrated the Ganesha murti, which is carved on Rudrakshi Stone.
It is believed that Sage Bhrigu installed the Shivling worshipped in the Shri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple. Lord Parashuram consecrated the Ganesha murti, which is carved on Rudrakshi Stone.
The murti of Ganesha is 2.5 feet tall. The utsava murti, or
processional deity, in the temple is also more than 1000 years old. Ganesha
worshipped here is known as Ishtasiddhi Maha Ganapati as he fulfills the wishes
of His devotees.
The most important festivals observed here are Shivratri,
Ganesh Chaturthi and Meena Sankranti temple festival.
The temple chariot is huge and is not for its intricate and
beautiful carvings.
Padubidri Temple Darshan and Puja Timings
Morning 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Three maha pujas are done daily at 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM and
7:30 PM
Padubidri Temple Contact Address
Shree Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple,
Padubidri,
Udupi Ditrict,
Karnataka
Pin Code : 574 111
TEL : 91 820 2555174
Email : mgtemple.padubidri@gmail.com
Padubidri,
Udupi Ditrict,
Karnataka
Pin Code : 574 111
TEL : 91 820 2555174
Email : mgtemple.padubidri@gmail.com