About
Shri Mahalasa Narayani’s Temple was established in Kumta about 450 years ago.
One archak, who was a Gurav brought the original bronze idol of Shri Mahalasa from Verna (Goa) in an earthen pot and consecrated in the temple.
Apart from the glorious Kuladevata who blesses Her devotees here from a long time, the temple is also famous for its exquisite woodwork and Kavi Kala art work.
For example, Kavi Kala is used to depict Suryamandal, Chandramandal and Dashavatara scenes on the outer walls of the temple using coloured lime and mortar.
The temple is going to witness this year 450 years of its its existence, the highlight being the celebrations culminating with a Sahasra Chandi Mahayaag and Champa Shashti
History
This is an ancient temple dating back to 5 centuries. It houses old and rare artistic carvings in wood on the ceiling of the Sandhya Mantap and most artistic wall paintings in red and white lime and mortar which are of cultural relevance and the specimens of centuries old Indian craftsmanship worthy of preservation.
The wall paintings depict episodes from Mahabharata and Ramayana.
This temple is considered as a museum of rare wood carvings and wall paintings of lime and mortar.
The land for the temple was donated by the Pai family of Kumta.
Contact
Car Street, Near Teen Katta,
Kumta 581343.
District Uttar Kannada, Karnataka
INDIA
Telelphone: +91 8386 222119
