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Madhur temple is located on the banks of River Madhuvahini at a distance of about eight kilometres from Kasaragod town. Though the name of the temple, Madhur Ananteshwara Vinayaka temple suggests that the deity is Lord Ganapathy, it is actually dedicated to Anantheswara, a manifestation of Lord Shiva.
History and architecture
The temple was built by the Mypadi rulers of Kumbla in the 10th century and renovated to its present form in the 15th century. The temple attracts not only devotees, but also connoisseurs of architecture who find the imposing structure with its peculiar combination of Hindu and Jain architectural styles fascinating.
The temple has an oval shape with a three-tiered dome. The top two storeys have copper plate roofing while the lowest has tile-roofing. The intricately carved wooden pillars and beams inside the temple compound speak volumes about the skill of the craftsmen of a bygone era. The walls and roofs of the temple are decorated with stucco images depicting scenes from Indian mythology. The Namaskara mandapam (the pavilion in front of the sanctum) is decorated with wood carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana. There is a deep well inside the temple compound. The water, which remains untouched by the rays of the sun, is believed to have many curative properties.
The temple has a history associated with many rulers, especially the Kumbla ruler, Jai Simha I. There is also a story associated with Tipu Sultan. While on his conquering spree, he reached this temple intending to destroy it. Feeling thirsty, he had water from the well of the temple. After relaxing a while, he changed his mind and left the temple unharmed, except for a mark with his dagger. The mark of Tipu’s dagger can still be seen here.
The main festival here is Moodappaseva. It is a ritual in which the large idol of Ganapathi here is covered with a mixture of rice and ghee. The festival is conducted only occasionally. The last one was held in 1992.
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