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'''Kateel''' or '''Kateelu''' is a temple town in the [[Dakshina Kannada]] district of the Indian state of [[Karnataka]]. It is considered one of the holiest [[Hindu]] temple towns in [[India]]. It is situated on the banks of the river Nandini.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/Kollur-Mookambika-Temple/ps47149893.cms</ref> | '''Kateel''' or '''Kateelu''' is a temple town in the [[Dakshina Kannada]] district of the Indian state of [[Karnataka]]. It is considered one of the holiest [[Hindu]] temple towns in [[India]]. It is situated on the banks of the river Nandini.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/Kollur-Mookambika-Temple/ps47149893.cms |title = Kollur Mookambika Temple in Karnataka {{!}} Times of India Travel| website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref> | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
It is about 20.6 kilometers away from [[Mangalore]].<ref>https://www.google.com/search? | It is about 20.6 kilometers away from [[Mangalore]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=mangalore+to+kateel+temple |title = mangalore to kateel temple - Google Search}}</ref> Kateel locates on the way to Udupi. Between Bajpe where [[Mangalore International Airport]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mangaloreairport.com |title = Mangalore Airport (IXE)}}</ref> locates and Kinnigoli an important junction. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
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== Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple == | == Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple == | ||
The town hosts the temple of Sri [[Shakti|Durga Parameshwari]].<ref>http://www.kateeldevi.in</ref> The temple is situated on an islet in the middle of the sacred river Nandini amidst panoramic scenes and fascinating greenery. Thousands of devotees visit Kateel every day to seek blessings from goddess Durga Parameshwari. | The town hosts the temple of Sri [[Shakti|Durga Parameshwari]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kateeldevi.in |title = KateelDevi {{!}} Kateel Devi{{!}}Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple Official Website{{!}}Kateel devasthana {{!}}News{{!}}Events{{!}}Photos{{!}} Devi temple{{!}}Kateel school{{!}}College{{!}}Goshala{{!}}Yakshagana{{!}}Annadhana}}</ref> The temple is situated on an islet in the middle of the sacred river Nandini amidst panoramic scenes and fascinating greenery. Thousands of devotees visit Kateel every day to seek blessings from goddess Durga Parameshwari. | ||
== Education institutions == | == Education institutions == | ||
[[Kateelu]] is known for its quality education institutions. All the institutions owned by Shri [[Kateelu]] Durga Parameshwari Temple. Well known are Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple First Grade College, Kateel,<ref>http://sdptfgcollege.com</ref> Sri Durga Sanskrit PG Studies & Research Centre, Kateel,<ref>https://www.indcareer.com/karnataka/dakshina-kannada/sri-durga-sanskrit-pg-studies-research-centre-kateel</ref><ref>http://www.kateeldevi.in</ref><ref>https://www.indcareer.com/find/all-colleges-in-dakshina%2Bkannada?qqq=KATEEL&submit=Search</ref> | [[Kateelu]] is known for its quality education institutions. All the institutions owned by Shri [[Kateelu]] Durga Parameshwari Temple. Well known are Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple First Grade College, Kateel,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sdptfgcollege.com |title = S.D.P.T. First Grade College Kateel {{!}} Established in the year 1988}}</ref> Sri Durga Sanskrit PG Studies & Research Centre, Kateel,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indcareer.com/karnataka/dakshina-kannada/sri-durga-sanskrit-pg-studies-research-centre-kateel|title=Sri Durga Sanskrit PG Studies & Research Centre, Kateel|date=17 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kateeldevi.in |title = KateelDevi {{!}} Kateel Devi{{!}}Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple Official Website{{!}}Kateel devasthana {{!}}News{{!}}Events{{!}}Photos{{!}} Devi temple{{!}}Kateel school{{!}}College{{!}}Goshala{{!}}Yakshagana{{!}}Annadhana}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indcareer.com/find/all-colleges-in-dakshina%2Bkannada?qqq=KATEEL&submit=Search|title=List of All Colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka}}</ref> | ||
== Yakshagana Mela == | == Yakshagana Mela == | ||
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Kateel
Kateelu | |
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town | |
  Kateel Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°02′38″N 74°52′13″E / 13.0438238°N 74.8701417°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Dakshina Kannada |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Panchayat |
| • Body | Kinnigoli |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tulu, Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Taluk | Mangalore |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Mangalore |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Moodabidre |
| Lok Sabha representative | Nalin Kumar Kateel |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Umanatha A Kotian |
| Website | http://www.kinnigolitown.mrc.gov.in/ |
Kateel or Kateelu is a temple town in the Dakshina Kannada district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is considered one of the holiest Hindu temple towns in India. It is situated on the banks of the river Nandini.[1]
Geography[edit | edit source]
It is about 20.6 kilometers away from Mangalore.[2] Kateel locates on the way to Udupi. Between Bajpe where Mangalore International Airport[3] locates and Kinnigoli an important junction.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
In Tulu, 'Kati' means 'center'. Kateel is midway between Kanakagiri, the source of the river, and Pavanje, where the river joins the sea. 'Ila' means area (land), thus the place is called 'Kati + lla', Kateel.
Transport[edit | edit source]
The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport,[4] 16 kilometers away. The nearest railway station is Mangalore, 18.8 kilometers away. Kateel is well connected by public transport to nearby religious places such as Udupi, Subrahmanya and Dharmasthala.
Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple[edit | edit source]
The town hosts the temple of Sri Durga Parameshwari.[5] The temple is situated on an islet in the middle of the sacred river Nandini amidst panoramic scenes and fascinating greenery. Thousands of devotees visit Kateel every day to seek blessings from goddess Durga Parameshwari.
Education institutions[edit | edit source]
Kateelu is known for its quality education institutions. All the institutions owned by Shri Kateelu Durga Parameshwari Temple. Well known are Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple First Grade College, Kateel,[6] Sri Durga Sanskrit PG Studies & Research Centre, Kateel,[7][8][9]
Yakshagana Mela[edit | edit source]
Kateelu is very famous for Yakshagana and attached to traditional importance to this holy place. Kateelu temple has 6 Melas (Troupes)[10][circular reference] Divotees of Hindu belief get Yakshagana played through any of the Melas at their place.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kollur Mookambika Temple in Karnataka | Times of India Travel". The Times of India.
- ↑ "mangalore to kateel temple - Google Search".
- ↑ "Mangalore Airport (IXE)".
- ↑ Mangalore International Airport
- ↑ "KateelDevi | Kateel Devi|Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple Official Website|Kateel devasthana |News|Events|Photos| Devi temple|Kateel school|College|Goshala|Yakshagana|Annadhana".
- ↑ "S.D.P.T. First Grade College Kateel | Established in the year 1988".
- ↑ "Sri Durga Sanskrit PG Studies & Research Centre, Kateel". 17 January 2014.
- ↑ "KateelDevi | Kateel Devi|Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple Official Website|Kateel devasthana |News|Events|Photos| Devi temple|Kateel school|College|Goshala|Yakshagana|Annadhana".
- ↑ "List of All Colleges in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka".
- ↑ Yakshagana