M’lore: Devotees Make a Beeline at Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple on Shivaratri Day


M’lore: Devotees Make a Beeline at Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple on Shivaratri Day

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Feb 23: Maha Shivaratri, which falls on the 13th day of the second fortnight of Magha month as per Hindu calendar, is considered to be highly auspicious occasion to appease Lord Shiva, the destroyer, at whose anger even the gods are said to shiver. Maha Shivaratri is being celebrated on Monday February 23 all over.

The day is celebrated in commemoration of Lord Shiva's action in consuming a highly destructive poison named 'Halahala' which came out when the gods and demons churned the sea to bring out everything that had been submerged there in the past, as per mythology.

People undertake fast  on this day, chant eulogies of Lord Shiva for the entire night by being awake, anoint the Lingam of Lord Shiva with vermillion paste, bael  leaves and holy water, offer food to Him, light incense sticks and traditional oil lamps besides chanting hymns and Bhajans to please the Lord.

Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple is one of the most revered, ancient Lord Shiva temples in the state, which is nearly a thousand years old. Since early morning, people thronged the temple to pay obeisance to the Lord and worship him in different ways, for getting His blessings. Irrespective of their age, caste, gender and other differences, people were seen flocking the temple in droves.

The temple has seven tanks that are considered holy. People take a dip here with the belief, that their sins would be washed away. They are sure that Lord Shiva would smile on them on Shivaratri, the day on which it is believed, he is contented and is in generous mood.

  

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  • sujata udyawar, mangalore

    Wed, Mar 02 2011

    Dear All

    Happy Shivaratri

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  • Pramod Poojary, Mumbai

    Tue, Feb 24 2009

    Wishing all a very happy Mahashivratri!!!!!Excellent Coverage of Shree Gokarnanatha Temple & Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple by DAIJIMEDIA.

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  • Manjunatha Bangera, Kasaragodu/Bengaluru

    Tue, Feb 24 2009

    A rare combination of Monday and Mahashivratri made February 23 more auspicious for the devotees of Lord Shiva. This rare and extremely auspicious combination of Mahashivratri on Monday, that occurred in atleast 11 years made the day more special. Wishing all a very happy Mahashivratri.

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  • satishnaik, Kudtamuger/Dubai

    Mon, Feb 23 2009

    Dear all daiji readers ,wish you a happy Maha Shivarathri. Lord shiva full fill your needs.

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  • santosh poojari dubai, manglore

    Mon, Feb 23 2009

    Dear all wishing you a *happy maha shivratri*may lord shiva bless all of us with truck loads of health,wealth,prosperity and fun...

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  • Prashant Poojary, Mumbai - Dubai

    Mon, Feb 23 2009

    Dear All INDIANS Wish you a Happy Maha Shivrathri GOD BLESS YOU ALL

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  • Rajesh Veigas, Mangalore/Bahrain

    Mon, Feb 23 2009

    Dear All Hindu Brothers & Sisters, Wishing you a Happy Maha Shivrathri.

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