Beltangady: Unique once in a year holy bath at Parpikallu pond


Daijiworld Media Network – Beltangady (MS)

Beltangady, May 12: A unique bathing pond is at Parpikallu near Kokkada in the taluk. It is believed that the stream of water that reaches here comes directly from Kashi.

This pond which is called as Amavasye Gundi is in the midst of Kapila river, which is considered as holy. As bathing in this is considered holy, once in a year, the devotees are allowed to bathe in this pond.

The depth of this pond is a mystery. River water falls into this pond like waterfall. There are many unique stones also near this pond. These are called as Anekallu and Kudurekallu. There are slippery rocks near the pond. So warning sign boards are placed near them. Taking bathe once in a year in this pond is being held since hundreds of years.

On the days of no moon of Mesha month family members of Palande dynasty offer Gangapooja and then pour the first water to a deity called Nettaramuguli. The adoration place of Nettarmuguli deity is situated on the land of Janardhana Gowda of Palambe dynasty. Once the pooja is offered, the devotees are allowed to take bath in the pond. In addition to having bath, devotees take the water to their houses also.

Later, the priest of Sri Vaidyanatheshwara Vishnumoorthi temple performs the Ganga pooja and fill the water in a jar and bring the same to the temple on barefoot and pour the same on the idol of Sri Vaidyanatheshwara. Later, this water that is poured on the idol is taken by the devotees as holy water.

It is believed that there is holy presence of God during Kokkada temple fair. This place is also becoming a tourist spot because of streams of water that fall from a great height.

 

 

 

  

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  • Roshan, Mangalore

    Sat, May 14 2022

    With due respect, this or any God, be it Hindu, Muslim or even Catholic God where was this God when millions suffered, struggled and died due to Covid..... when there was untold misery among the poor, innocent, helpless, even today there are millions suffering, who are poor, innocent and helpless. This GOD was never present. Our memory is short and we go back to this same helpless, impartial and unhelpful GOD again. I am not differentiating between any religion here. All Gods of every religion were helpless or did not care when innocent were dying. Do we really need a GOD? Think rationally. Nature is amazing, treat this as a natural phenomenon of Nature, do not attribute any religion when Catholic, Hindu or any other, you will have amazing peace .

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Sat, May 14 2022

    Very beautiful comment....

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  • PRABHU, Belthangady Taluk/Canada

    Thu, May 12 2022

    These are interesting spots worth visiting. They are caused by geographical aberrations, wind, flow of water etc. , Geologists - perhaps will tell you that it must have taken over millions of years, for the formation of these of holes. But then , for a pious believer , it is an object of holiness. And to a pedler, or a tourist guide, pick-pocket etc. - a place to earn a little bit🫤! Who knows! It is best we all leave it alone and let us not disturb the quiet beauty of the surroundings , nature, and wild life by pollution!

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  • Eva, Kirem

    Thu, May 12 2022

    In Elinje Sankalakariya river also has similar deep pond called pergundi. Any history?

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Pergundi was/is my favorite spot. I used to go with my brothers along with some friends...angara, raju, leela etc thei voson thote galn raas raas masli dhartelyav. Sezarcha saglyank vantun gammath jevthelyanv...Wowww...abroni, valai, puryol, kijan, mugud...my favorite abroni fry and valai kadi. Yummy yummy tasty tasty....Must go in this rainy season....

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  • Eva, Kirem

    Fri, May 13 2022

    In this pergundi mosth bangar asa khai. Voigi

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Sat, May 14 2022

    Voi ...Amka bhatiyo bhatiyo/loryo loryo mella.........Reddy kainss nei pergundi mukar......Bhangarachess ghar....ghara bitar poora bhangariss.....vonthi/toilets/kitchen cutlery/mandryo/ushi /fans/vano ....suvi thavn pake poryanthee bhangariss .....Dekun ami bhangar munshya.... 🤣🤣

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  • Vincent D'Souza, Belthangady

    Thu, May 12 2022

    What is the depth of this pond?

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Thu, May 12 2022

    Interesting....want to visit this place...its very rich in greenery and manmohak sight seeing...feast to the eyes...In our own district or state there are so many beautiful sight seeing places ...

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