Sowthadka Shri Mahaganapati Temple - Hindu temple in Kokkada - Dakshina Kannada, India

Beautiful.. loved the vibe of this place. So many bells all over the premise. Ganesh is nicely decorated with flowers, and not much queue since it's open full day.

Divine place, where you will get peace of mind by looking into Lord Ganesha. Once the wish is fullfilled, people will tie bella around the temple premises.

Calm and blissful place to pray to Lord Ganapathi. Nestled amidst nature's embrace, the Sowthadka Shri Mahaganapati Temple stands as a tranquil haven for spiritual seekers. Upon entering the temple complex, a sense of calm envelops you, complemented by the soothing chants that permeate the air. Devotees find solace in the rhythmic rituals, conducted with meticulous devotion by the temple priests.

Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is nicely decorated with flowers, and not much queue. Temple is close to Dharmastala. If you wish for something and tie a Bell it is said it will be fulfilled. I loved the vibe of this place. So many bells all over the premise. Outside the temple Ample parking avilable. Eateries are also avilable, I had tried Bhel and taste was good. #FeltBlessed

Must visit the place if you are going to Dharmasthala. Situated at just 18km away. This is one of my most awaited temples to be visited and finally visited and very happy and blessed. One of the best temples I can say in the way it works. Very different from any temple in the world. No restrictions of any kind, open space for the idol that is no Garbhagudi, They have timings for everything for Pooja, for prasadam and also for Anna prasada for devotees. This place has a different positive vibe full of bells and you can also see animals like cows, monkeys inside the temple roaming freely. If you wish for somthing and tie a Bell it is said it will be fulfilled. It is said that even if it rains the deepa that is lit in front of Ganesha doesn't go out. If you go to Dharmasthala you will get many Cars that take you to this temple and bring you back to Dharmasthala for 100 Rsper person.

Temple is open from morning to evening , Darshan can be done very quickly . Spacious parking area . Its on the way to Dharmastala . Free Prasaad Food Served Everyday Between 12 PM - 2.30 PM

Southadka Maha GanapathI temple is located at a distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Nellyadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, one of the many siddhi kshetras of the district. The uniqueness of the place is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field without a 'Garbha gudi' and temple structure is also unique. It is surrounded by greenery and open round the clock for offering prayers. About 35 km from Kukke Subramanya Temple is 'Southadka Shree Mahaganapathi Kshetra and about 16 km from Dharmasthala. The temple is decorated with lot of Bells mainly, offered by worshippers who have special wishes(Harake).. The Mahapuja is performed every year in the month of January. The temple also serves food to all the devotees in the form of prasadam. One can find lot of monkeys inside the temple Belthangady's hidden gem, it's a unique temple with vast expanses of lush greenery. Sitting cozily in the lap of nature amidst such a tranquil atmosphere is Lord Ganapati. Welcome to Southadka, the abode of Lord Ganapati. Good temple and powerful God.. you can feel the positive power when you step in to this place. This place is also called BAYALU GANESH. Nice place and you can relax. The food is very good ...Total Bliss calm and peaceful place and powerful God . Temple is open from morning to evening , Darshan can be done very quickly . Big Car parking area . Its on the way to Dharmastala . Aval Prasada is too tasty and it cost 70rs per bag .Very peaceful atmosphere. Lord Ganesha sits under a tree in the open air. This temple is on the way to Subramanya from Dharmasthalsa. Don't miss the Bella Avalaki prasad.

-Sowthadka in Kannada means Sowthe (Cucumber) + Adka (a vast plain; field). The temple is located in lush green surroundings and is known as one of the Siddhi kshetras. It is believed that devotees who pray to Sri Mahaganapathi have their wishes fulfilled. -Devotees offer bells to lord Ganesh on fulfilling their wishes... - After the afternoon Pooja anna prasadam will be there, I like how they follow Hindu culture, like only after prayer is offered to God we are allowed to eat and food will be served in banana leaf.. - Avalakki seve, appa kajaya is famous prasadam here, you will also get a combo prasada which has all the varities of prasadam in it.. Traveling distance to temple: -About 35 km from Kukke Subramanya Temple and about 16 km from Dharmasthala. Distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Belthangady Taluk.. -History of this temple: According to the sthala purana of Southadka, a Ganapati temple revered by a royal family was once destroyed by enemies. Not to let the enemies destroy the beautiful idol of Ganapati that was at the temple, cow herds of the place carried it along with them and installed it in a place where cucumber was grown in plenty.