The rich architecture of Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple is unique three-tiered dome, copper-plated roofing and a cloistered court rises majestically against the beautiful landscape of the Madhuvahini River.
Namaskara Mandapam of this temple is adorned with lovely pictures of mythological heroes in wood. A more in-depth examination of the wood carvings will reveal the different episodes of the Ramayana, starting with the Seethga Swayamvaram. The Mantapam in the inside of this temple structure and the exterior facade of the second as well as third storey of this main building are also plentiful by nice-looking and superb wood carvings.
History of Madhur Temple
Madhur temple was initially Madhanentheswara Temple (Lord Shiva) and it is believed that, a "low caste" female by name "Madura" found an "Udbhava Murthy" (a statue that is not prepared by a human being) of shiva linga.
The main attraction of Madhur Temple is statue of Lord Ganapathi on the wall of the sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha). The statue of Ganapathi was drawn by a brahmin boy and he was son of a priest. He drew a small Ganapathy but the image became big and fat. Therefore the boy called the Ganapathi as Bodda Ganesha or Boddajja.
As per the legend of Kumble, Tipu Sultan of Mysore attacked the Madhur temple and desired to demolish the temple during his invasion of Kodagu, Tulunadu as well as Malabar. A miracle happened after drinking water from the well of this temple, he changed his mind on attacking and demolishing the Garbhagriha of Madhur Temple. He left the place and moved in the direction of Malabar. However to please his soldiers as well as Islamic scholars he made a cut using his sword as an evidence of his attack. The cut mark even now remains and it is noticeable on the building that has been constructed across the well of the Madhur Temple.
Ganapathi at Madhur Temple
Though the temple is dedicated to Srimad Anantheswara (Lord Shiva), the statue of Lord Ganapathi on the wall of Madhur Temple is very popular. Madhur is one of the most famous Ganapathi temples of six Ganapathi temples of ancients Tulunadu. People from different parts of Kerala and Karnataka visit Madhur Temple to get the blessings of Lord Ganapahti. The temple is administered by the state Government.
Madhur Madanandeswara Sidhivinayaka Temple is famous for Mootappa Seva (Worhipping Mootappa). In front on the north side Madhuvahini river is flowing. This is a temple where no elephants are included in the procession of the festivals. The festival of Madhur temple is the festival of festivals. The participation of neighboring temples and Theyya groups in the festival of the Madhur temple is a measure of the relationship between the public and the temple. At the bottom there are tiles. There are six sub- deities in this temple.
Kaasi Viswanathan, Shastadevan, Sreedurga, Subhramanyan, Sadasivadevan and Veerabhadran are the sub deities. During the months of April and May the temple will be filled with Veda chanting. School of Veda is conducted in these months. Students from Kerala and Karnataka come here to Vedic studies. The students stay in the temple for two months during this Veda class. Madhur Temple is also the temple that gives the largest number of unniyappams to the believers in Kerala. Mootappa Seva was conducted in the years 1787, 1962 and 1992. Neighboring temples and Theyya troupes will participate in the festival when Sidhivinayaka is covered with appams. During the rainy season the Maduvahini River will flow to Sidhivinayaka Temple. During these days the priests used to come rowing in big round boats to the Sreekovil to conduct poojas.
The distance to Madhur from Kasargod is seven kilometers. The temple is very close to the Madhur bus stand. You can go to Madhur either from Kasargod Karantangad junction or Vidyanagar. If you are going via Karantangad you can reach Madhur via Ramadasnagar, Kudulu, Meeppugiri and Ulliyathadukka. Travelling five kilometers from Vidyanagar you will reach Ulliyathadukka.
Madhur Temple Timings:
Morning: 05:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Evening: 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Distance from Madhur Temple, Kasargod
Kasargod: 8 Km
Mangalore: 59 Km (Karnataka)
Bajpe: 67 Km (Karnataka)
Kannur: 114 Km
Kozhikode: 201 Km
Thrissur: 328 Km
Ernakulam: 391 Km
Kochi: 407 Km
Alappuzha: 452 Km
Kumarakom: 453 Km
Kottayam: 463 Km
Idukki: 468 Km
Kuttanad: 470 Km
Munnar: 476 Km
Kollam: 540 Km
Thiruvananthapuram: 601 Km
Kovalam: 610 Km
How to get there:
Nearest Airport: Mangalore International Airport at Bajpe (IATA: IXE, ICAO: VOML).
Nearest Railway Station: Kasaragod
Road: Madhur Temple is well connected by the road network.
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