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Sri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba Temple is located at Sri Kshethra Nandavara in Sajipa Munnur of Bantwal Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district. The temple is located at a distance about 28 Km from Mangalore, the district headquarters. This famous temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka Shankara Narayana.

Situated on the banks on Netravathi river. The temple is fascinating not only for its artistic and scenic view but also for the spiritual energy it provides for the visitiors. This old temple has been now renovated and many facilities have been added , It is the Sanctum-Sanctorum of thousands of devotees from all over the world.

Vinayaka Shankarnarayana Durgamba Temple is the Sanctum-Sanctorum of a huge number of devotees spread over this sacred and spiritual land. This temple is attractive not only for its artistic and picturesque view but also for the spiritual energy it provides for the devotees.

The Thirtha Mantap and Gharbhagudi (Sanctum-Sanctorum) of the Lord Vinayaka, Lord Shankara Narayana, Goddess Durgamba have been altered. New main entrance to the Temple and Swagatha Gopura (Temple Tower) at the entrance has been constructed. Many development activities are planned at the Vinayaka Shankarnarayana Durgamba Temple

Though the temple has been renovated, the temple maintains the old glory through its several religious and social activities highlighting the temple's commitment towards the devotees. The temple believes that "Serving Community is Serving God" that there is no better way of serving God than serving community.

Nandavara once had royal associations. There were many palaces and temples in the area. None, nor the fort built by the kings, survive today. Nandavar was a very ancient and renowned place. For centuries it was also a historical center. Nandavara was the capital of the Nanda Dynasty, which ruled this region for several centuries.

It is learnt that few of the descendents of the royal family reside nearby Nandavara,like- Sajipa, Arkula, Kananthoor, Bajpe, Manjeshwara, Yermal etc. which is around 30-35 kms of radius on western side of Nandavara. They also had some curse in olden days, which still exists and one of the reason for their kingdom to isolate/perish.

The Bangera Kings of Nandavara also donated their belongings to the poor and needy, which was used by few local communities on wrong use and tacties against the Kings itself on later years after the region was ruled by Portugals and then Britishers, after the Mughals

The nameNandavara is derived from a combination of two words, nanda and pura. The Nanda kings established their kingdom on the bank of the Netravati River, and built a fort and a palace. The place came to be known as Nandapura, which in course of time became well known by the present name of Nandavara