Shri Kshetra Raajarajeshwari Temple (Polali) - Hindu temple in Polali, Tankaulipady - Dakshina Kannada, India

Shree Kshetra Polali is in the heart of this village surrounded by high hillocks and wide paddy fields. River Phalguni flows from the east on the northern side a furlong way from the temple. It turns left towards the south at the back of the shri Rajarajeshwari Temple on the Western side. It is believed that King Suratha got the shri Rajarajeshwari Temple constructed, installed the image, and placed his crown on the head of the image. This is an ancient temple. This shri Rajarajeshwari Temple has been alluded to in the Ashokan inscriptions and in the reports of the foreign travelers who visited India. Queen Chennammaji of Keladi visited Polali and got a grand chariot constructed for the shri Rajarajeshwari Temple. When evil forces gained strength and got the upper hand and embodied themselves as demons and began to destroy the Dharma Setu (Bridge of Dharma). Rajas and Tamas were the most predominant evil qualities in them. They tortured the people in innumerable ways. In such a situation Shree Bhuvaneshwari, Divine Mother assumed divine forms with the names Kumari, Tripura, Kali, and Durga and established the age-old Dharma by destroying the wicked and protecting the good. These facts have been explained in Shastras and Puranas. The above were fractional incarnations of Shree Mahadevi just like the incarnations Matsya (fish) and Koorma of Lord Mahavishnu. But Shree Lalitha Devi was the full incarnation of Shree Bhuvaneshwari. After their coronation, She was called Shree Rajarajeshwari. Her sacred story is as follows: After the untimely death of his wife Gouri, Lord Rudra renounced all activities and started severe penance. Seeing this Kama the God of Love shot Rudra with his darts of love. Rudra in rage opened his third eye and burnt the Kama into ashes. After many years Lord Ganesha made a human form with that ash and placed it before Rudra. Lord Rudra looked at it with compassion and an inert image became a living being. Nandikeshwara initiated him with the holy Rudramanthra. The ash-born being repeated the mantra with an implicit faith and incessantly prayed Lord Shiva (Rudra). Lord Shiva became highly pleased with him and blessed him with many boons. This being became famous as Bhandara. Later, after many years with the advice of Divine sage Narada, the destitute Gods engaged themselves in meditation, worship, and penance to make the Divine Mother manifest before them. They even got ready to Sacrifice their bodies in the blazing fire of Yajna. Shree Bhuvaneshwari in Manidweepa (Island of gems) saw the sufferings and penance of Gods and appeared before them in the bright form of Lalitha Devi, which is the full incarnation of Shree Bhuvaneshwari. Gods of heaven and Thrimurthis built a maha mandapa and a chariot for Shree Bhuvaneshwari with the help of Vishwakarma.

Very holy and pious Hindu temple belonging to Devi Shri Rajarajeshwari. Temple was recently renovated and looks very beautiful. The main sanctum Santorum has 3 very large idols of Mahakali, Rajarajeshwari and Devi Saraswati along with lord Ganesh. You will get goosebumps while taking darshan of the Devi Shri Rajarajeshwari. Temple is situated amongst lush green hills near Bajpe airport near Mangalore. Every year from March 15-April 15 there is 1 month long festival called as "Polali Chandu" to celebrate Devi killing demons Chand-Munda. Daily afternoon lunch is served free for all after Pooja. There is bus services till temple and if you visit by car you can easily get parking.

Truly wonderful place Great art Architecture is simply marvelous Well maintained. Spiritual and peaceful place. Greenary support.

Very nice and calm temple. I would say one of the best temples in South India. I would recommend this temple to others. 1230 to 4 pm the temple is closed. Parking is available right opposite to the temple Toilets in the temple are clean and neat.

one of the beautiful temples near mangalore. its just 15km from mangalore city. Main Rajeshwari goddess idol is so beautiful. Main highlight is the wood carvings inside the main mantap of the temple, entire ceiling and some walls are covered with just wood carvings, beautiful carvings temple premises is very neat and clean. hospitality was really Good, temple priests were friendly. I visited on weekend and there was no crowd at all. free dedicated parking available cars and bikes.

One of the best Devi Darshan, proper system no rush. Our family is blessed by Devi

Beautiful temple, beautiful life size statue of the Goddess Rajarajeshwari.The temple is incredibly peaceful. When you enter, you feel a sense of calmness and serenity. You won't feel like taking your eyes off the Devi. The Idol is made up of clay and is supposed to have medicinal properties. 19km from Mangalore, this temple is located near River Phalguni. There's separate parking space though the approach road to temple is little narrow. Lotus flower, mallige, sarees are offered to Devi. Must visit place. beautiful architecture. Chariot has some awesome carvings.

For those who are familiar with Shri Durga Saptashati (Devimahatmyam) this Temple reveals a divine presence as a gestalt of Shri Markandeya Puranam. Nadeepulinam is indeed the Sacred River Polali. Each devotee discovers what one deserves as a vision.