Pradeep Kotian's video: Shri Durgadevi Temple Kunjarugiri Udupi durgadevi kunjarugiri udupi tulunadu madhvacharya

This small village is reputed for its sanctity owing to the celebrated Durga Temple on a high hillock popularly known by the names: Kunjarugiri, Durgabetta and Vimanagiri.. This potent Durga Saannidhya, which was installed by none other than Lord Parashurama. The high hills, abodes of  Shree Durga and Lord Parashurama, look like “Kunjara” (Elephant) for which the place is known as “Kunjaragiri” or “Kunjarugiri”. It is also reputed as “Vimanagiri” because the Gods and Godesses came by “Vimana” to offer floral tribute, when Jaganmatha Durga was installed on the hill by the Lord Parashurama. Sacred association  of  Vishwaguru  Shri Madhwacharya – gives it a prominent place in the spiritual sphere. The ancient Durga temple stands on the top of Vimanagiri amidst the lush green groves of  hilly serenity. This very serene location of the temple, its antiquity and the divinity of the magnificent idol of the Goddess, at once creates a memorable feeling of  long lasting devotion and piety in the hearts of the devotees. It has been the experience of every devotee who visits the temple for worship. The devotees feel the spiritual solace and the potent protection at the feet of Durgadevi. The holy atmosphere in and around the shrine, the holy Theerthas, the Lord Parashurama Temple and the nearness to Paajaka Kshetra makes it an important place for the pilgrims. The magnificent idol of Shree Durga is a Chaturbhuja (four-armed) image. It stands holding the Shanka (conch) and Chakra (discus) in the upper hands and Dhanus (bow) and Trishula (trident) are being held in the lower hands. Shanka and Chakra symbolizes protection and the fulfillment of wishes of the good (sishta rakshana), while Dhanus and Trishula symbolizes the destruction of the evil (dushta samhaara). The fallen Mahishasura stamped under the feet signifies the suppression and destruction of the evil .The horns on the head of the fallen demon Mahishasura represents the egotism in us! This makes us forget the God. But the idol shows and symbolizes the destruction of such ego. How to Reach: Kunjarugiri is approximately 11 Kilometers from Shree Krishna Matha in Udupi. 5  KMs  away from Katapadi , 2 KMs away from Subhasnagar / Kunjarugiri Cross road. Contact details: Shree Durgadevi temple, Kunjarugiri, Udupi – 574105 Phone: 0820-2559444, 0820-2009009 E-Mail: kunjarugiri@gmail.com Web: http://kunjarugiri.in __________________________________________ Connect with me on Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pradeep_e_n_t_r_e_p_r_e_n_e_ur/profilecard/?igsh=MXRzbnJ3OGM2MG9ucw== Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pradeepkmr12?mibextid=ZbWKwL __________________________________________ #