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'''Udupi Anantheshwara Temple''' is a historic [[Hinduism|Hindu temple]] dedicated to Lord Ananteshwara ( | '''Udupi Anantheshwara Temple''' is a historic [[Hinduism|Hindu temple]] dedicated to Lord Ananteshwara [[Parashurama]] (an avatar of [[Vishnu]]). The Anantheshwara temple is located in [[Udupi]], [[India]]. The temple is a unique temple where [[Parashurama]] is worshipped in the form of Shiva Linga.<ref>{{cite book|title=Tulu Tales: A Soota Chronicle|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AMRlAAAAMAAJ|author=G. Kameshwar|publisher=Rupa & Company|year=2004|page=31|isbn = 9788129104274|quote=The association of Parasurama, an incarnation of Vishnu, with the Siva Linga, came to be known as Anantheshwara and the place of worship is the present Anantheshwara temple.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Steeped in history, the region is a pilgrim's delight|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-editorialfeatures/steeped-in-history-the-region-is-a-pilgrims-delight/article2806625.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=18 April 2015}}</ref> Writer [[Roshen Dalal]] says, "According to texts, the city formed part of Parashurama Kshetra, the area is said to be claimed by Parashurama from the sea. Legends state that a king name Ramabhoja worshipped Parashurama here in the form of Shiva Linga, which then manifests itself on a silver seat (rajata pitha). Thus in Sanskrit texts, the city is known as Rajata Pitha".<ref>{{cite book|title=Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zrk0AwAAQBAJ|page=1267|author=Roshen Dalal|publisher=Penguin UK|date=18 April 2014|isbn = 9788184752779}}</ref> | ||
The temple was renovated during the reign of the [[Alupa dynasty|Alupas]] in the 8th century C.E. and is considered among the oldest in the [[Tulu Nadu]] region. Ananteshwara Temple is close to Chandramouleshwara Temple, the temple dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]. | The temple was renovated during the reign of the [[Alupa dynasty|Alupas]] in the 8th century C.E. and is considered among the oldest in the [[Tulu Nadu]] region. Ananteshwara Temple is close to Chandramouleshwara Temple, the temple dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]. | ||
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| Anantheshwara Temple of Udupi | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Udupi district |
| Deity | Ananteshwara (Vishnu) |
| Location | |
| Location | Udupi |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Kerala temple architecture |
| Creator | Alupas |
| Completed | 8th century C.E. |
| Website | |
| Shri Anantheswara temple | |
Udupi Anantheshwara Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ananteshwara Parashurama (an avatar of Vishnu). The Anantheshwara temple is located in Udupi, India. The temple is a unique temple where Parashurama is worshipped in the form of Shiva Linga.[1][2] Writer Roshen Dalal says, "According to texts, the city formed part of Parashurama Kshetra, the area is said to be claimed by Parashurama from the sea. Legends state that a king name Ramabhoja worshipped Parashurama here in the form of Shiva Linga, which then manifests itself on a silver seat (rajata pitha). Thus in Sanskrit texts, the city is known as Rajata Pitha".[3]
The temple was renovated during the reign of the Alupas in the 8th century C.E. and is considered among the oldest in the Tulu Nadu region. Ananteshwara Temple is close to Chandramouleshwara Temple, the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temple is the oldest in Udupi which originally belongs to Sringeri Sharada Peeta and now managed by Government of Karnataka.
References
- ↑ G. Kameshwar (2004). Tulu Tales: A Soota Chronicle. Rupa & Company. p. 31. ISBN 9788129104274.
The association of Parasurama, an incarnation of Vishnu, with the Siva Linga, came to be known as Anantheshwara and the place of worship is the present Anantheshwara temple.
- ↑ "Steeped in history, the region is a pilgrim's delight". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ Roshen Dalal (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin UK. p. 1267. ISBN 9788184752779.
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