Shri Venkataramana Temple - (Padutirupati) - Hindu temple in Karkala - Udupi, India

Temple loacted on the way to Udupi to Karkala. This temple js dedicated to Lord Srinivasa and Venkataramana. The temple is also called Padutirupathi because of its link to the tirupati temple located in Kerala. Pooja vidhanam performed here resembles the same procedure as in tirupathi. The temple is peaceful, Devine, and filled with positive energy. A must visit place in and around Karkala.

A very beautiful and powerful temple in Karkala. Its very beautiful, the garlands and the idol is set up so beautifully while taking darshan you fell very blissful and holy. A must visit if you are near Karkala. The temple gets closed in afternoon i think around 12.30pm and reopens again after few hours.

Karkala Sri Venkatramana temple is an ancient temple belonging to Gowda Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community and it is also the main attraction of Karkala. The devotees from all corners visit the temple and obtain the grace of the Lord Sri Venkatramana. hermit from Tirupati,who was an ardent devotee of Lord Venkatramana came to Karkala and handed over an idol of the Lord to the people. That idol was installed in the temple. The hermit laid down a condition that the idol would be taken every year to Tirupati along with the Kanika received and the hermit settled down in Karkala itself. The Kanika received in the name of the Lord of Tirupati is offered religiously to Tirupati Temple,periodically in a pilgrimage called "Rama Dandu". So far five such Yatras in the History of the Temple, the latest being in 1970, have taken place. Once a year in a grand and ceremonious procession Lord Shri Srinivasa is taken out in Golden Mandapa and Lord Shri Venkatramana in the Golden palanquins for Vanabhojana which literally means an outing to the forest in a magnificent Hagalu Utsav,to the eastern part of Karkala. Since Tirupati is in the east,Lord Srinivasa is supposed to have been taken to Tirupati. Incidentally,this is the only day in a year when the Lord Srinivasa is taken out of the temple. Thus the word given to the hemit is symbolically kept up year after year. The presiding deity over here Lord Srinivasa is called the Lord of Tirupati by the devotees, as the daily poojas here are almost like the ones offered at Tirupati. Therefore Karkala is also known as "Padu Tirupati" (Western Tirupati). The gold, silver & wooden "Vahanas" and also the other paraphernalia of the temple,speak volumes about the glory and the greatness of this temple.

The temple is located on the main road of Udupi - Dharmasthala road. The temple is very charming. However they are pretty strict with the dress norms so have a backup plan for this.

Just divine experience, tranquility a place where your thirst or hunger for Devu aashirvaad is achieved. The Devul is vibrant you can feel positivity with in you, our isht Devu will fulfill all your desires provided you have to do his seva always, our growth in our lives is only because of his divya aashirvaad we should never ever forget and also aashirvaad of our elders. Make a habit of visiting he Devul atleast moe than once a year and he will shower you with positive vibes and aashirvaad.

It's an aesthetic place with the most divinity filled within. The kheer kind of Prasada which they offer during Saturdays are my favouritez..Love the Hanuman ji temple opposite to it... Overall peaceful!

Temple renovation done very well some years ago. Tranquil surroundings and peaceful and relaxing Ambience in the evening. The Temple itself is very beautiful with ancient granite rock carving on the main doors and the pillars. People do maintain the decorum of the place.

A very nice temple. Well maintained. Peaceful and divine . Priests are very kind and tell us sthalapurana in detail . Recommended to see afternoon arthi