Credit: Shrikanth Bharadwaj
A spiritual oasis, Sri Anantha Padmanabha is a beautiful temple in the tranquil surroundings of Kudupu. The temple dedicated to Lord vishnu draws pilgrims from far and wide.
Naga Bana
In the eastern part of the temple complex lies a sacred enclave of Naga Bana. Revered for its serpent, the enclave houses a serpent of idols.
Bhadra Saraswathi Thirtha
Bhadra Saraswathi Thirtha is a holy pond situated toward the left side of the Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Pilgrimage comes from far and wide for ritualistic bathing and prayers. It’s believed that taking a bath in the water gives purification and blessing of God.
Sub-Deities: Guardians of Devotion
presiding deity of the temple ,Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy sits along with idols of Goddess Sri Devi, Lord Ganapathi, Lord Subramanya, Jaya, and Vijaya.
Vibrant Traditions: A Tapestry of Devotion
In December, an annual festival of Shashti is celebrated in the temple. It’s a religious ceremony that devotees celebrate with great fervor. Additionally, the other festival, Nagapanchami, is observed with reverence and piety. During the sacred ritual, milk is offered to Lord Naga.
At the time of such festival occasions, the sounds of hymns, chants, and devotional songs filled and charged up the temple’s atmosphere.
Timing
The temple is open to devotees and visitors from 6:30 AM to 7:30 p.m.
Maps and Location
Located a mere 9 kilometers from the bustling Mangalore Railway Station.