Sri Venkatramana Temple, Dongerkery Mangalore

The Pratishtapana (Installation) of the idols of Lord Venkataramana with his consorts of Sridevi and Bhoodevi was made in the year 1868, i.e., on Vaishaka Shudh Sapthami of Vibhava Nama Samvatsara of Hindu calendar. The main idols (Moola Moorthies) of Lord Sri Venkataramana with Sridevi and Bhoodevi were made of Panchaloha - an alloy of five metals. While the idols of Lord Sri Venkataramana, who as Lord of the Universe holds Chakra (Wheel) on right hand, Shankh (Coonch) on the left hand and the Katari in the right waist, the idols of Sridevi (Goddess of wealth and prosperity) and Bhoodevi (Goddess of Prakriti, Sanctity and Success) are seen holding flower buds. The height of idol Lord Venkataramana is about 18 inches and that of Sridevi and Bhoodevi are about 12 inches including the beautifully carved crowns worn on their heads.

After the Pratishtapana (Installation) of Lord Sri Venkataramana, the Prastishtapana and Rama Navami Mahostava was started inside temple parikrama. During these Mahostava Palanki Ustav was held. In the year 1891 a golden covering was offered by Late Ananth Shet(Babu Shet)

Sri Venkatramana Temple, Dongerkery Mangalore

Link: dvtmangalore.org

Sri Venkatramana Temple, Kallianpur

The Venkataramana Temple located at Kallianpur(around 6 km from Udupi) is one of the oldest yet important temples of South India. No wonder Kallianpur is aptly called the 'Pandharpur' of Karnataka. It comes under the jurisdiction of Sri Kashi Math Samsthan, Benaras and it runs with the blessings of His Holiness Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji. It is believed that the blessings of the deity has brought prosperity to all households of this small village.

Sri Venkatramana Temple, Kallianpur

Link : www.srivenkataramanatemple.com

Sri Venkataramana Temple, karkala

Sri Venkataramana Temple karkala, popularly know as Padutirupathi.

Home of Chappara Srinivasa & Venkatesha Devaru.More than 550 years old temple also known as "Padutirupathi"(Padu= West and Tirupathi= Tirumala)has the ancient idol of Lord Sreenivasa of Tirupathi. The Joishy family is the hereditary temple priest.

Sri Venkataramana Temple, karkala

Link: www.padutirupathi.org

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Shrimath Anantheshwar Temple, Manjeshwar

Traditionally renowned as "Manjula Kshetra" and "The Temple of 18 towns", Srimad Anantheshwara Temple is Situated in Manjeshwar, a small town of Kasaragod district in Northern Kerala. A Comfortable journey of about 25 Kms south wards from the port city of Mangalore either by Rail or Road brings you to this Divine place.

A unique combination of Lord Anantheshwara, Lord Bhadra Narasimha and Lord Subramanya in the same Sanctum Sanctorum enhances Serenity and Sanctity of the Temple. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Anantheshwara, that is Lord Shiva accompanied by Lord Shesha or Anantha.

Shrimath Anantheshwar Temple, Manjeshwar

Link : www.manjeshwar.org

Shri Venkatramana Temple, Mulki

Sri Ugra Narasimha of S.V. Temple , Mulky is mostly known in many places far and near.His divinity is realised by innumerable devotees. He is Very Gracious . All who take shelter in His Lotus feet attain their ambition without failure. He is Great Protector who Libarates his devotees from all miseries and sufferings of life. He loves all who loves him and pray for his mercy. He pardons all sins or all kinds if surrendered to him being merciful . If prayed with implicit faith he gives strength to face any problem of life. In short He blesses his devotees everything to make life worthy and happy. Such a gracious and Great Lord Sri Narasimha adorn the throne of the sanctum-sanctorum of S.V. Temple, Mulky.

Shri Venkatramana Temple, Mulki

Link: www.svtmulki.org

Sri Venkatramana Temple, Mangalore

Sri Venkatramana Temple of Mangalore is one of the most reputed and popular temples in the western coast of India, with Lord Sri Veera Venkatesha (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) as its supreme deity, the temple has a glorious history of more than 300 years.It is one of the ancient and revered shrines of the coastal region, which attracts devotees from a wide spectrum of the society.

Sri Venkatramana Temple, Mangalore

Link: www.sriveeravenkatesha.org

Vegetarian Saraswat cuisine

Their curries use a lot of coconut, coconut oil, tamarind, and curry leaves and is largely influenced by South Indian cuisine. It is slightly similar to Malvani or Konkani and Udupi or Mangalorean cuisine. Their cuisine is less spicy and has little Portuguese cuisine influences than the cuisine of their Goan Catholic counterparts.[1] Hooman ani Xit (Hooman – fish curry; Xit – parboiled rice) is the staple food of the Saraswat Brahmins of Goa, whereas the regular partaking of Indian breads such as Puris, Chapatis and Parathas are seen mainly amongst the Saraswat Brahmin of Maharashtra, India. Satvik Brahmin (sub-sect of Saraswat Brahmins) cuisine, is similar to Jain cuisne, which is a strictly vegetarian cuisine that does not use vegetables that are plucked from underground, like onions, potatoes, garlic, etc. Dishes such as Savalem ranapp prepared among the Bhats (Priests), Orthodox Goud Saraswat Brahmins and Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmins. This is followed by most Konkani families on Holy days and on festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi follow this style of cooking. On certain days, (Mondays in particular), all Saraswat Brahmins eat only vegetarian food. This is particularly true in families whose Kuldev (family deity) or other family deities like Mangesh, Nagueshi or any other form of Lord Shiva. Most Saraswat Brahmins are routinely vegetarian.

Khatkhatem, a vegetable with at least 6 vegetables stew is popular. Bhaji or Shaak (made from different vegetables and fruit), Usal (spicy pulses in a thin watery gravy), Misal (usal topped with fried snacks), Tondak (Beans combined with cashewnuts), Ross (coconut-based dishes), Hoomans (different types of curries), karams (vegetable salads), Lonche (Indian pickles) and Papads (flatbread). Fast foods include Moongacho gathi (curried green gram), botatyache patal bhaji (potato curry), tur dal ross (split pigeon pea curry), etc.