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'''Saligrama''' is a town on NH 66 in [[Brahmavara]] taluk of [[Udupi district]] in | '''Saligrama''' is a town on NH 66 in [[Brahmavara]] taluk of [[Udupi district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is located between [[Kundapura]] and [[Brahmavar]]. It is 21 km north of [[Udupi]] and 81 km from [[Mangalore]]. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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Saligrama has special importance for those who follow [[Guru Narasimha|Lord Guru Narasimha]] as their community deity. It was believed that the community followed Lord Guru Narasimha as their spiritual guru instead of following mutts for spiritual guidance as an image of Lord Narasimha appeared in Raja Bhattacharya's dream instructing him to do so. | Saligrama has special importance for those who follow [[Guru Narasimha|Lord Guru Narasimha]] as their community deity. It was believed that the community followed Lord Guru Narasimha as their spiritual guru instead of following mutts for spiritual guidance as an image of Lord Narasimha appeared in Raja Bhattacharya's dream instructing him to do so. | ||
Most of the people of Saligrama are Kota Brahmins. The main language spoken in Saligrama is [[Kannada]] and [[Konkani]] is also spoken here. | Most of the people of Saligrama are Kota Brahmins. The main language spoken in Saligrama is [[Kannada]]. [[Tulu language|Tulu]] and [[Konkani]] is also spoken here. | ||
== | ==Transportation== | ||
Saligrama is located approximately midway between Udupi and Kundapur on National Highway 17. | Saligrama is located approximately midway between Udupi and Kundapur on National Highway 17. | ||
Bus service is available from Udupi and Kundapur. | |||
Direct bus service is available from Saligrama to the state capital [[Bangalore]] and [[Mumbai]]. | Direct bus service is available from Saligrama to the state capital [[Bangalore]] and [[Mumbai]]. | ||
Local means of transport is through autos and taxis. | Local means of transport is through autos and taxis. | ||
==Places of worship== | ==Places of worship== | ||
*Guru Narasimha and Anjaneya (Hanuman) temples | *Guru Narasimha and Anjaneya (Hanuman) temples, known for annual car festival. | ||
* | *Vishnu Murthy Temple in Parampalli is nearly 800 years old and famous for Harake known as "Dosa" for fertility. | ||
* | *Durga Parameshwari temple situated at Muduhole Karkada | ||
* | *Bhagavathi temple, Gundmi | ||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
*[[Kalinga Navada]], [[Yakshagana]] artist | *[[Kalinga Navada]], [[Yakshagana]] artist | ||
*[[K. Shivaram Karanth]], writer | *[[K. Shivaram Karanth]], writer | ||
==Places of interest== | ==Places of interest== | ||
*'''Padukere Beach''' | *'''Padukere Beach''', is on the coast of the Arabian sea. The village Padukere is located on 3 km west of Saligrama. | ||
*Kavdi river and Barkur bridge. | |||
*Kavdi river and Barkur bridge | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||