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{{Short description|Hindu pilgrimage site in Karnataka, India}}
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'''Southadka''' is a pilgrimage centre in [[Dakshina Kannada|Dakshina Kannada district]] in the Indian state of [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Miscellany |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/80925/miscellany.html |website=Deccan Herald |access-date=31 July 2022 |language=en |date=12 July 2010}}</ref> It is located 3 km from [[Shiraadi|Kokkada]] in [[Belthangady]] Taluk.

Lord [[Mahaganapati|Maha Ganapathi]] is in an open field without a ''Garbha gudi'' and temple structure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Moodappa seva begins at Southedka Ganapathi Temple {{!}} enarada.com |url=https://enarada.com/moodappa-seva-begins-at-the-southedka-ganapathi-temple/ |access-date=31 July 2022}}</ref> It is surrounded by greenery and always open for prayers.

== Festivals ==
The Mahapuja is performed in the month of January. The temple serves food (''prasadam)'' to [[wikt:devotee|devotees]].

== Culture ==
Popularly known as Maha Ganapati Kshetra, Southadka in Belthangandy taluk of [[Dakshina Kannada district]] is one of the district's many ''siddhi kshetras'' of the district.

== Site ==
In front of the idol are rows of brass bells tied to wooden beams for devotees to sound them during the ''pooja''. A temple is decorated with bells offered by worshippers who have special wishes. Many monkeys are inside the temple. The temple sits on the banks of [[Netravati River]].

A ''goshala'' (cow shed), a row of shops vending [[Puja (Hinduism)|''pooja'']] materials, a small temple office where [[Seva (Indian religions)|''seva'']] tickets and ''[[prasada]]'' can be bought and a modest temple [[kitchen]] serving ''naivedya prasada'' is all that Southadka houses. The idol of Lord Ganesha, is installed under the bowers of an ancient tree. An arch surrounds the idol in black stone lit by brass lamps.

== Etymology ==

In [[Tulu language|Tulu]], {{Transliteration|tcy|sowthe}} means 'cucumber' and {{Transliteration|tcy|adka}} means 'field'. Local cowherds grew cucumber and offered it to Lord Ganapathi during worship. Hence, this place gets the name as Southadka.

== History ==

According to the ''[[sthala purana]]'' of Southadka, a Ganapati temple revered by a royal family was destroyed there by enemies. Cowherds carried it away and installed it in a place where cucumber was grown. Since {{Transliteration|tcy|southe}} means cucumber and {{Transliteration|tcy|adka}} means meadow in Tulu, the place soon gained popularity as Southadka. Local farmers wished to build a [[temple]] there. But, according to a popular belief, Ganapati graced their dreams and asked them not to build a temple for him at Southadka as that would restrict devotees visiting the place to seek his blessings. The Lord expressed his wish to remain in open air with no formal structure surrounding him.

According to temple authorities, of the many ''sevas'' offered at the temple, the most popular one is the ''avalakki panchakajjaya seva'' (a delicious mixture of beaten rice, ''jaggery'', ''til'' (sesame), coconut, honey and banana) performed on a regular basis.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://enarada.com/annual-moodappa-seve-at-the-abode-of-lord-ganapati-nurtures-culture/ Annual Moodappa Seve at the Abode of Lord Ganapati Nurtures Culture]
*[http://shivallibrahmins.com/tulunaadu-temples/belthangadi-taluk/southadka-shri-mahaganapathi-temple/ Photos of Southadka Shri Mahaganapathi Temple and description]
* [http://www.deccanherald.com/content/80925/miscellany.html Miscellany]
* [http://www.karnatakaholidays.com/southadka.php Holiday info]
* {{Citation |title=Southadka Sri Maha Ganapathi Kshetra, Kokkada, Dakshina Kannada |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyrOxtHDThw |access-date=2024-03-25 |language=en}}
* {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20101210182021/http://templesofkarnataka.com/navigation/details.php?id=337 Temple detail]}}
* [http://rcmysore-portal.kar.nic.in/temples/sowthadkatemple/ Sowthadkata temple]
* [https://enarada.com/moodappa-seva-begins-at-the-southedka-ganapathi-temple/ Moodappa Seva Begins at the Southedka Ganapathi Temple]

[[Category:Hindu pilgrimage sites in India]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Dakshina Kannada district]]

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