Srimath Anantheshwara Temple

One of the prominent temple for Gowda Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Konkani people. Temple is managed by GSB community. Mula Naga of many families are situated here. Shashti festival celebrated is famous. Thousands people gather for this famous festival.

This temple is specially known as Shasti temple.. I have visited this temple on December as the highway road construction is still on progress the road isn’t properly understandable using the google maps, very confusing.. Regardless of this, the temple is really very beautiful.. this temple is specifically for the devotees of naga god and Anantheshwara..

One of the oldest temples of gsb community. You can stay at yathri nivas, which is located in temple premises itself. Only one restaurant is present near to temple. Plenty of parking area is available in front of the temple.

Divine place for GSB s ...... calm and quiet.... really wonderful experience

Pride of Manjeshwar. Popular among Hindus across the nation with the history of 3000 years. Believers from the states of Kerala and Karnataka often visit the temple. Visit once and I am sure you will come back here again thanks to the positivity’ at this place.

Very Calm & pleasant place , Spacious surroundings. I forgot all the worries & felt stress free. On Late evening between 7.30pm to 8pm procession of the GOD which gives positive energy. We feel like ur wishes will become true , it is my trust. Some God believers will do offerings of their choice like, Coconut pooja, Tulabara , etc., I Love this place.

MANJULAKSHETRA or MANJESHWARA is the name derived from the deity “SRI MANJARISHA” or Srimath Anantheshwara of the sacred Manjeshwar Temple.

Considered as the most ancient existing temple of the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins, the known history of the Temple dates back to 8th century A.D. The Temple was last renovated in 1799 – 1804 A.D. after it was demolished by a nearly ruler. H.H Srimath Vibhudendra Tirtha Swamiji, the then Peetadhipathi of the Kashi Math Samsthan took the initiative in resurrecting the Temple and re-installing the presiding deity Shri Bhadra Narasimha.

Most beautiful and peaceful place.. devotion is to another level. Most powerful God who gives every boon to the pure devotion.

One of the Holiest places for the Hindus .. Even people from other religions visit temples to offer Pooja for Lord Of Snakes

Its a very calm & serene place. Its my mother - in - law's childhood place. It's a lovely temple. The priest told us about the history of the temple.Its a very peaceful temple

Divine place to visit with ample amount of space for parking and also has accommodation facilities. One of the oldest temples of the GSB community

Great temple, beautiful surroundings and divine experience. Best part is that you feel it's your own temple!

Srimath Anantheshwar Temple, Manjeshwar is considered as the most ancient existing temple of the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins in Kerala.It is located in the North most of Kerala
This Temple is one of the intriguing Snake Temples of the country majority of them located in southern Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka,Tamil Nadu and Andhra pradesh
The atmosphere inside the temple is very calm and quiet.
The authorities have kept the temple very neat and clean

One of the oldest temple of GSB community and sacred temple of lord naga

MANJULAKSHETRA or MANJESHWARA is the name derived from the deity “SRI MANJARISHA” or Srimath Anantheshwara of the sacred Manjeshwar Temple. Considered as the most ancient existing temple of the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins, the known history of the Temple dates back to 8th century A.D. The Temple was last renovated in 1799 – 1804 A.D. after it was demolished by a nearly ruler. H.H Srimath Vibhudendra Tirtha Swamiji, the then Peetadhipathi of the Kashi Math Samsthan took the initiative in resurrecting the Temple and re-installing the presiding deity Shri Bhadra Narasimha.
MANJESHWAR or Manjulakshetra with its Puranic background is celebrated for its Temple dedicated to Srimad Anantheshwara, that is Shri Shiva accompanied by Shesha or Anantha. Evidently, the town derives its name from the presiding Deity Srimad Anantheshwar changed into “Madanantheshwar” and then into Manjeshwar by efflux of time and long usage. The image of Lord Shiva is believed to be an “Udbhava” or “Swayambhoo” (Self emergent). Besides the image of Shiva, there are in the temple images of Lord Narasimha and Subramanya, the latter Deity rarely worshipped in South Canara. Originally in the Madras State but now in Kerala, Manjeshwar is situated 17 Kilometers south of Mangalore on the Cochin – Mangalore section of the Southern Railway, the Temple is about a Kilometer and a half from the Railway Station, being easily accessible by metalled road. By road, it is about 23 Kilometers south of Mangalore on the National Highway 66. The nearest Airport is Mangalore.

The Sanctum Sanctorum The Sanctum Sanctorum (Sri Garbhagriha) has two parts. One can be seen by devotees and the other hidden behind the Altar(Simhasana). The entire Simhasana is built over an anthill called Rohini or Ruvvani in Konkani.

Visible at the bottom is the granite Shivalinga of Srimath Anantheshwara after whom the temple is named. This Linga is considered self emerged (Swayambhoo). The period of its discovery is not known. On the second rung are two Deities of Nagaroopi Subramania- one is ancient and the other recently installed. At the centre is Sri Bhadranarasimha – the presiding Deity in standing position flanked by Sridevi and Bhudevi- His consorts. Visible at the top are the idols of Sri Vittala, Sri Vedavyasa, Sri Laxminarasimha, Sri Keshava, Sri Krishna, Sri Karalanarasimha and others. Many other idols are partially visible Including the Utsavamurthy of Utsava Narasimha. These are indicated in the diagram.

Manjeshwar, the northern tip of Kerala, bordering Karnataka, is a small coastal village in Kasargod district. Though the sleepy town has not witnessed any significant development like its neighbouring Mangalore or Kasargod, or failed to lure many tourists through its serene beaches, it has succeeded in finding a place in spiritual as well as literary world maps.

It's a very holy place for the community around my area, and it was a wonderful place to visit to experience some divine spirituality.

It's located in very joyful and peaceful place, we actually get sense of being in temple. Srimatha Anantheswara is a swayambhu Linga and you see diffrent god's around the actual linga. It was very beautifully decorated when we went there. Along with swayambhu Linga you can find several versions of lord Narasimha on top step and Subramanya Swamy on the first step. Temple is all maintained by Saraswat bramhins and they offer nityannadana prasadam every day in the afternoon. Very powerful god for Santana prapthi, please do visit it.

The first and only Shaiva temple of GSB Community in Undivided South Canara with a glorious history of over 1,200 years. The primary deity here is Srimad Ananteswara (Shiva), along with Sri Bhadra Narasimha & Lord Subramanya. A rare blend of Shaivism, Vaishnavism & the local Nagaradhane practised inside the same sanctum sanctorum. The temple floor is still of plain soil with a layer of cow dung as it is believed that the serpents move underground even today. There is an anthill (Hutta) too by the name "Rohini" inside which is not visible to the devotees. The annual car festival is celebrated on Subramanya Shasti in a grand manner. A must visit Naga kshetra in undivided South Canara as this temple gives you a traditional feel.

It's a beautiful temple worth the visit. Has a long history. If your coming on Sundays there's gonna be a lot of people. Definitely not recommended by coming via bus. If your coming via bus every 30-45 mins there's a bus to mangalore. Or else you need to get down at manjeshwar bus stop and then catch a auto. Daily pooja at 12:30. One of the best temples with good environment

Really this is not one of the best ,but I will say the best temple for me .. This temple has really changed my life in terms of looking at our culture and place of worship..
The true essence lies within its naturally & originally kept beauty .. away from all today's modern world so called showoff.