The existence of the Goddess Mahalakshmi temple in Uchila extends over 65 years.
This magnificent Uchila Mahalaxmi temple is located on the Edapaly-Panwel highway, in Uchillakere, Udupi, Karnataka.
Maa Mahalakshmi, who is regarded as the goddess of wealth is worshipped in this place as the 2nd most revered Lakshmi temple after Kolhapur Mahalakshmi temple in India.
The temple was built in 1957 by Kula Guru Sri Madhava Mangala of the Mogaveera clan on land provided by Sadiya Sahukar.
It has undergone a significant renovation at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore. It is built as per Tulunad architecture, which is a blend of the architecture of Karnataka and Kerala.
The current temple has been skillfully rebuilt as per the Hoysala tradition of art by skilled sculptors.
Both the interior and exterior of the temple are made of granite and beautiful woodcarvings.
The artwork resembles the famous Belur and Halebidu temple of Karnataka.
Harish Acharya Kalamundhkoor is the artist who carved statues of wood in this temple.
The lake near the temple is located in the northeast corner of the temple complex as per Vastu and is spread out over 6 acres of land.
The Vasantha Mandapam is located in southeast of the temple’s outer structure, and a Dwajasthambam is located at the main entrance front side.
The Sanctum of the temple has conventional stone walls that are coated in copper sheeting.
Two enclosures surround it, the bigger, outer section is utilized for poojas.
The smaller, inner section is used to house the idol of the main deity of the temple.
Deities in the temple
The temple houses the main deity Maata Mahalakshmi Devi along with a separate temple for Bhadrakaali and Prasanna Ganapati on the premises.
Special Poojas in the temple
The temple priests observe special pooja seva at the temple as per Vedic rites.
These poojas a performed on Hindu festival days and especially on Navarathri days.
Annual Pooja, car festival is celebrated in the temple every year in March.
Pooja’s like Samuhika Sathyanarayana pooja and Samuhika Shanideva shanti are also performed in the temple complex every Friday.
Mandir Timings
Day
Morning
Evening
Monday – Sunday
6 am to 2:30 pm
4 pm to 8 pm
Festivals celebrated in Mahalakshmi temple, Uchila
The festivals celebrated in this temple are mainly related to Devi Mahalakshmi.
Every day, there are a series of pooja rituals celebrated in the temple that includes:
Usha Kala
Nirmala Vosarjane
Udaya Pooja
Navarathri-A 9 consecutive day pooja celebrated to the goddess during the month of November.
Goddess Mahalakshmi is adored and decorated with garland, jewels, and silk clothing.
A huge flock gets gathered here to celebrate the Vehicle festival throughout this period, it’s called the Suggi period.
A lot of other communal activities are also included in the festival ceremony.
Dusshera is the best time to visit the temple.
Temple Rules and dress code
Outside food and mobile phones are not allowed in the temple.
Devotees are expected to visit the temple in Traditional Indian attire.
Maintain hygiene in the temple while taking the prasadam
How to Reach the temple
By Road
The temple in 23 minutes drive from Udupi and and 55 minutes drive from Mangalore located off NH 66.
By Air
Mangalore airport is the nearest airport, from the airport the temple is at a distance of 35 kms.
One can take taxi or public transport to reach the temple from airport.
By Train
Padubidri is the nearest railway station, the temple is just 2.5 kms away from the railway station. You can take public transport to reach the temple.
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The Goddess Devi also called Raja Rajeswari or Adiparasakthi and the temple has long history.
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The highly sacred place is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati, an incarnation of Parvati. It is a belief of the people that the Goddess fulfills all the wishes who worship her with a pure heart.
Most travelers find the place more interesting as it is surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Manakamana Temple Facts
Deity
Goddess Bhagwati
Country
Nepal
Province/State
Gandaki
District
Gorkha
Nearest Airport
Bharatpur
Temple Timings
6 AM to 12 PM & 2 PM to 9 PM
Popular Festivals
Durga Ashtami, Dashain, Navratri, Nagpanchami
Cable Car Timings
8 AM to 6:30 PM
Temple Timings
Timings
From
To
Morning
6 AM
12 PM
Evening
2 PM
6:30 PM
*During Saturdays and festival days temple timings may vary.
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As a result, the temple is also known as Sri Yellamma Pochamma Devasthanam.
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Important Festivals
Makar Sankranthi
Udadi
Vinayaka Chavithi
Skanda Sashti
Vaikunta Ekadashi
Thiruvathirai
Navratri
Maha Shivaratri
Vijaya Dashami
Tholi Ekadashi
Sri Rama Navami
Hanuman Jayanthi
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Kathiri Veyil
Akshaya Tritiya
Deepawali
Temple Sevas & Prices
Name of the service
In the temple
Outside service [Weekdays]
Outside servic…
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Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple Timings
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Morning - 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening - 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
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