Description
Sri Kundeshwara Swamy Shiva Temple is located in at a distance of about 1.5 kilometers away from the city of Kundapur. This lies on the coastal area of Karnataka and overlooks a scenic beauty in the lap of nature. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshipped here in the form of Lord Kundeshwara.
History
A clear cut history of the temple is not available. However, historians have some evidence in the form of inscriptions imbibed in the walls of the sanctum which point to the fact that this temple was built by King Kundavarma who was a staunch supporter of lord Shiva. The actual period of its construction in not yet known, however in recent time renovation of the temple has been done in the year 2006 by the Government of Karnataka.
Importance/Significance
Sri Kundeshwara Swamy Shiva Temple holds a significant position as per hindu Mythology. Devotees flock to the temple from far and wide to worship the lord. The temple is considered to be very sacred for those seeking life partners. Keeping a fast and offering milk to the lingams on Mondays helps a lot to achieve this. Girls also observe fast on sixteen Mondays of the Saavan months which are considered to be very auspicious for a good life partner. Lord Shiva in the form of Kundeshewara bestows his devotees with health, wealth and happiness.
Facts/Mythology
A unique feature about the Sri Kundeshwara Swamy Shiva Temple is that the linga is about four feet high and is carved entirely of pure black stone. The stone is of special quality which does not wither away in any weather conditions. Another beautiful feature is that the Shiva linga which can be seen is just one third of the entire height of the Lingam as two third remains underground the earth. This is also unique to this temple and is a signature mark of the temple.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
The main and the biggest festival which is celebrated in the Sri Kundeshwara Swamy Shiva Temple is the Kundeswara Deepotsav. This is celebrated on a grand scale which attracts thousands of people. The mornings begin with special rituals and puja's adhering to the principles of Veda's. In the evening various kinds of events are organized such as song, dance and drama competition. All these display different stories of Lord Shiva in their own artistic manner. Apart from the aforementioned festival, Mahashivratri is also held here with great pomp and grandeur. Special rituals are also performed on Ekadashi and poornima days. Seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva, the place is ideal for conducting marriage ceremonies.
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