Perara Shree Bramha Balavandi Pilichamundi Daivasthana

Shree Kshetra Perara is temple comes under the jurisdiction of The Department of Religious and Charitable Endowments i.e. Muzrai Department in Karnataka.

Shree Kshetra Perara is loacted at Perara which is at a a distance of about 20 Kms from Mangalore. And 4 kms away from Bajpe.

In the present days of modern lifestyle, Shree Kshetra still glorify with the adoption of unique cultural richness which can be seen during the celebration of annual festival.

Shree Kshetra is the home for Nagabrahma, Arasu Daiva (Ullakulu), Balavandi and Pilichamundi (Vyagra Chamundi), with Balavandi being considered to be the main deity which is learnt from the history of Shree Kshetra. This was incepted during the glory days of Jain Kings who ruled the Tulunadu.

Temple has been recently renovated and looking Very peaceful place with greenery.

This is a better place to see Tulunad Nema & kola. In March April they're celebrates.

Beautifull temple to vist...very clean and maintained...well built temple...

Shree kshetra perara is popularly known place. It is immersed with green nature. It's a very ancient places in Mangalore.

Brief history:
His holiness Vadiraja Swamy and Ballala and Ballalthi (Heggade) decided to install a Shivalinga at East Kuduma (present Dharmastala). Hence they humbly requested Annappa swamy (Panjulli Daiva) to get the Shivalinga from the seventh pond of Kadri Lake after obtaining permission from Lord Manjunatha of Kadri. Accordingly, Annappa Swamy was happily carrying the Shivalinga in a great hurry to Kuduma. On his way back, when Annappa swamy reached Perara, Balavandi saw him and prevented him from going further. Balavandi asked Annappa swamy, “Where do you come from? Where are you going? What are you carrying with you?”. Annappa swamy considering Balavandi as an ordinary person did not show any sign of respect. Therefore he replied, “What does it matter to you, where I come from or where I go?. I am carrying a Shivalinga”.

Balavandi became angry. He did not allow Annappa Swamy to take even one step further. Both of them went wild and fought. In the end, Balavandi confiscated the Shivalinga from Annappa swamy. Then Annappa swamy said, “Dear Balavandi, I am defeated. Please give me the Shivalinga. I have promised Ballala and Ballalthi of Kuduma that I would bring the Shivalinga which should be installed before dawn. Please help me in keeping up my words”. On hearing this appeal, Balavandi wanted to know what benefit he would get for returning the Shivalinga. Annappa swamy promised Balavandi that it would be possible for the devotees to get the relief from him when they made the offerings to Balavandi even if the devotees had promised to make those offerings at East Kuduma (Dharmastala). But if the promise was made to offer to Balavandi, it could not be settled at Kuduma. Being satisfied with the words of Annappa Swamy, Balavandi returned the Shivalinga. Annappa Swamy returned to Kuduma and informed about the obstacles he faced because of Balavandi, the great power of Perara, to His Holiness Vadiraja Swamy. Vadiraja Swamy asked Annappa Swamy to bring Balavandi to Kuduma for the installation of the Shivalinga. Annappa Swamy proceeded to Perara and informed Balavandi about the situation. “I will stay at Kuduma until the installation of the shivalinga. Once the task is over I will return", replied Balavandi. Both reached to Kuduma with the speed of wind. Under the guidance and direction of Vadiraja Swamy, the Shivalinga was installed. Balavandi was honoured at Kuduma. In the east, Kuduma was called Dharmasthala and in the west Perara was called Dharmasthana.

Temple with great architecture and well maintained

Very good temple and place

A beautiful temple with rich history. A must visit place for temple goers.

Peaceful surroundings, beautiful temple, a spiritual abode with fulfilling experience.

Festival time is the best time

Very special divine place in Tulunaad.

Well maintenance..calm and peacefull

Peaceful surroundings blessed

A sacred Place to soothen ur mind nd heart

Good temple pray for good thing

A very nice temple

Holy Hindu temple

Never seen a place like balavandi. Holly place

In this temple my childhood was gon

I love my balavandi Temple