Guru Narasimha

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12-day festival
One of the ancient temples in the coastal Karnataka and in Udupi district - Guru Narasimha Temple of Saligrama will witness a 12-day long religious festival -

1. Ashtabandha Brahma Kalsha Utsva and 
2. Brahma Rathostsava. 

The festival will start on Saturday and will conclude on April 30. Saligrama and Kota are neighbouring places in Udupi district in the coastal area where Koota Brahmin or later known as Kota Brahmins are originated and now spread all over South India, especially a large concentration in Bangalore. The specality of Koota Brahmin community is that they do not follow any

1. guru, 
2. swami or 
3. math. 

They are neither known as

1. Shivaites or 
2. Vaishnavites, but they consider Guru Narsamiha, the incarnation of Vishnu - Narasimha as their guru and God. 

This temple which has been managed by the Koota Brahmin community is thus celebrating this religious festival which starts from Saturday. Elaborate arrangements are being made by the temple management.

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Importance of Theerthas

1. Taking holy dip in Chakra Theertha rids one of all diseases and fear of enemy. 
2. Holy dip in Shanka Theerta purifies one from all kinds of sins. 
3. One who takes holy dip in both Shanka and Chakra Theertha and worship Guru Narasimha will attain prosperity.

Sri Guru Narasimha Temple Saligrama Pin Code - 576255 Udupi district
Phone: +91-820-2564544 / 3204544

Road: Saligrama town lies on NH 17 and it is well connected by road network. Direct buses are available to Saligrama from Mangalore and Udupi.

1. Bangalore: 426 Km
2. Mangalore: 77 Km
3. Mysore: 329 Km
4. Shimoga: 160 Km
5. Chikmagalur: 207 Km
6. Karwar: 194 Km
7. Udupi: 23 Km
8. Kundapur: 15 Km
9. Kollur: 53 Km
10. Karkala: 60 Km
11. Hebri: 42 Km
12. Sringeri: 85 Km
13. Byndoor: 47 Km

Route map to reach Saligrama:

1. From Bangalore: via Nelamangala - Hassan - Sakaleshpura - Mangalore - Udupi
2. From Mysore: via Hunsur - Kushalanagar - Madikeri - Sulya - Puttur - Mangalore - Udupi
3. From Mangalore: via Surathkal - Mulki - Udupi
4. From Udupi: on NH17 towards Kundapur

Nearest Airport: Mangalore International Airport
Nearest Railway Station: Kundapur or Udupi