MUDDANU SRI MAHALINGESHWARA TEMPLE, INNA

 Thursday, 7th May 2026

Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, Muddanu, Inna, Dakshina Kannada.

Inna Muddanu is another beautiful Shiva temple on the banks of River Shambhavi in Tulu Nadu.  The main deity of this temple is Sri Mahalingeshwara. As found in almost every other temple in Tulu Nadu, there is also a Ganapathi idol here towards the South West corner of the temple.

This place has a recorded history of more than 1300 years.The garbha gudi and theertha mantapa are built in typical Dakshina Kannada temple style.It is about 11 km from Padubidri, along Karkala Road.

he temple was recently renovated in 2006 and is in excellent condition. Temple is also surrounded by well maintained – beautiful garden.

We were at the temple to attend BEEGARA OUTHANA of SriRaksha/PavanKumar wedding Sambhrama.  We had grand feast at the temple, after which, we left from the place,

Posted 12/5/2026

VISIT HOME - SUBRAMANYA KORDALE

 Wednesday, 6th Many 2026

Vamanjooru, Near Mangaluru

Subramanya an old family friend from Dubai days, setlled in Vamanjooru some years ago. He lives with his wife Ragini, and has a son Akhilesh and daughter Vaishnavi.

He is good singer, recites veda, rudra very nicley, interested in Jyotisha Shastra and a  good Brahman, following all rituals every morning.

His family is dog, cat lovers, and has artistic painting "OM" in front of his house.

We spennt the night there and left from his house next morning after breakfast.

Posted 11/5/2026

SRI RAJARAJESHWARI TEMPLE - POLALI

 Thursday, 7th May 2026

Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple, Polalo, Dakshina Kannada.

that morning we were at Subramanya's house at Vamanjaooru, near Mangaluru and after breakfast (Kadabu), we along with Subramnya, his wife Ragini went to the temple a short distance of 8 km.

Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple is a temple located in Polali, Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka. The primary deity of the temple is Shri Rajarajeshwari. The temple was constructed in the 8th century AD by King Suratha and has been developed by many dynasties which ruled over the region

After Darshan of the Deity, RajaRajeshwari, we left for Vamanjooru, from there we proceeded to Inna for Beegara Outhana.

Posted 11/5/2026

SRIRAKSHA/PAVANKUMAR- BEEGARA OUTHANA

 Thursday, 7th May 2026

Muddaana Sri Mahalingeshwara Devasthana, Inna, near Padubidri.

Traditionally, the next day of the wedding there is feast organized by groom's parents, called "BEEGARA OUTHANA". 

That took place at Muddaana Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple premises at Inna, 8 km from Padubidri. There was Sri Saynarayana Pooje, Aarathakshathe.

SRIPATH SOMAYAJI

Mostly relatives and wellwishers were present. Also there was grand feast with 2/3 sweets, paayasa with usual lunch items.

Wished the newly wedded couple, Long and Happy Married Life. 

God Bless.

Posted 10/5/2026

SRIRAKSHA - PAVAN KUMAR -: MADUVE

 Wednesdsday, 6th May 2026

Sri RamachndrapuraMutha, Maani, Near Puttur, Dakshina Kannada.

The wedding celebrations continued in the morning after breakfast, with groom's party arriving and is welcomed by the bride's parents (ShubhaRamesh) and relatives and friends, and taken the groom to the stage.

As usual, there was grand lunch, feast with 2/3 sweets, after which we vacated from the room, left for Vamanjooru, near Mangaluru.

Posted  10/5/2026

SRIRAKSHA MADUVE - GET-TOGETHER

 Day 1, Tuesday, 5th May 2026, Kalyana Mantapa, Mutt.

Sri Ramachndrapura Matha,Peraje,  Maani, Near Puttur, Dakshina Kannada.

GET-TOGETHER, EVENING 8 PM

SriRaksha's mother Shubha is daughter of my cousin brother, Late Ramakrishna Somayaji.  Shubha's husband Ramesh was living and working in Daubai for many years when we were also there.

We reached there by 6pm, having left from Udyavara at 3 pm, drove a distabce of 85 km, passing through Mangaluru.

SHUBHA - RAMESH

Get-together was with songs, dances and dinner.

SISTERS - SRIRAKSHA, SRIPADA, SRIVIBHA

The highlight of the event waa Bride SriRaaksha, with her sister danced very well and the little daughter of Purushothama Somayaji (Shubha's brother) sang melodiously. and also he co-ordinated and compered the event.

There was dinner also and after which we rested in the room at the premises.

Posted 10/5/2026

KATTE POOJA ( ಕಟ್ಟೆ ಪೂಜೆ) - UDYAVARA

 Monday, 4th May 2026

Sujatha-Raghuram's Home, Udyavara.

Om Namah Shivaya..

During the Utsava Days ...The last day Lord Shiva's Utsava Moorthi is taken to a Ganesha Temple and is given bath as ritual (dipped in temple pond). Even the priest and others have this type of bath along with Lord's Utsava Moorthi,

Then again Alankara , Pooja is done , Pancha Kajjaya is served after offering to God as Prasad to people who are around.

Then it is proceed to my sister house to get Pooja done and then after serving Phalahara gets back to temple. This is known as Katte Pooje whic has been happening for decades. During the Procession at times stops at homes who have this ritual of Katte Pooje from a long time. (My doddappa's time it started and still sister family continue this Katte Pooja at their home).

FAMILY

Though I used to be present in those days, it's since long time I missed it. This time it so happened that we were blessed to watch and take part.

Om Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om.

Note from Nalini Somayaji

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{Kattepooje, Lord Shiva, sister home, family, ritual, God's blessings }.

Posted 10/5/2026