Background of the Temple
The land measuring 19 acres purchased by Shri K.C. Naik wayback in 1973 had the presence of Naga and Raktheshwari. New worshipping abode has been built for them as per ‘Vastu’. In a ‘Deva Prashna’ by the Astrologer it has come to light that there is Sri Krishna ‘Sannidhya’ in this land itself and in the historical past there was a commitment of constructing Temple for Shri Krishna. Shri K.C. Naik had the divine grace to take up this holy task of constructing a new and magnificent Temple. Thus the Temple of Lord Gopalakrishna has blossomed with inspiration and devotional work of Shri K. C Naik.
One hundred and Eight Pedestals
108 steps right from the bottom to the top symbolize 108 names ‘Ashtothara Shathanama’ of Sri Gopalakrishna and those names too have been depicted on the wall. Of course, a separate approach road has been provided to reach the Temple for aged and disabled devotees for easy access from the back side of the Temple without climbing any steps.
Sanctum Sanatorium
Surrounding structure of viz, ‘Garbha Graha’, ‘Sutthu Pouli’, and the lamp of 13 feet height do attract the devotees. On the outer walls we find very attractive pictures embossed nicely in concrete which depict ‘Govardhana Giridhari’, ‘Samudramathana’, ‘Vedavyasa -Ganapathi’ and ‘Radhakrishna Leela’. Inside, on the black stone wall of ‘Suttu Pouli’ images of ‘Vishwaroopa’, ‘Shesha shayana’, ‘Mahaganapathi’, ‘Vasudeva Krishna’, ‘Partha Sarathi’ and ‘Venkatramana’ are depicted in fine engravings. The inner circle is having the sacred well viz, ‘Thirtha Bhavi’ in the north east corner. Red – black mixed floor is kept with utmost clean and neatness. Inside the sanctum sanctorium Lord Gopalakrishna’s divine statue has been installed. There is an attractive and well decorated wooden fine art engraved Keerthimukha in the front top position of this holy ‘garbhagraha’. In the south west corner Lord Ganesha’s idol has been installed and in the south east side there is kitchen meant to prepare ‘Naivedya’ to Deities.
Sacred Well
“Theertha Baavi” ie sacred well is rather unique, from which holy water is lifted daily for ‘Abhisheka’ and pooja performances. Beneath the earth within 26 feet itself abundant water is available which is drawn from 72 feet height at the top.
Gou Shaala
Lord Krishna is believed to be ‘Gopala’ for whom cows are near and dear ones. As such our temple is having gou shaala to fetch milk required for ‘Abhisheka’ and ‘Naivedya ‘. The ’ Gougrasa’ ie. Devoted feeding to the cow does take place daily.
‘Nithya Annadaana’
Daily prasada food is served to all the devotees in the noon after the Mahapooja. Devotees can offer money or kinds for this purpose also .
Facilities for Holy Fire i.e. Homa – Havana
The very front portion of the top floor of the temple provides a conducive space for holy fire. It is fully covered providing protection from sun and rain. In the specially designed ‘Homa Kunda’, the sacred fire spot, a good number of sacrifices like, Sudharshana Homa, Maha Ganapathy Havana, Graha Shanthi, Sandhi Shanthi, Swayamvara Parvathi Yaga, etc, can be performed.
For Dhyana
The serene atmosphere of this holy temple is specially designed for meditation to have celestial blessings and mental solace. At the distance of about 4 km away from the heart of the city of Mangalore, this place provides natural quietness blended with devotional solitude.
Majestic Auditoriums
It is charming to have a look at the twin halls ‘Sumanasa’ and ‘Sudharma’ which provide space for 650 and 750 persons’ graceful presence respectively. The entire structure of these two halls beneath the holy temple’s sanctum sanctorium is quite attractive with highly decorated pillars, beautiful and spacious platforms with attached air conditioned rooms, highly ventilated space, etc,. As such, these auditoriums are highly suited for religious and social congregations including marriages, sacred thread ceremony engagements and similar functions.
Bhojana Shaala – Dining Hall
This temple is marked with a well equipped smokeless and hygienic kitchen with steam cooking facilities , dining hall ‘Annapoorna’ with all sophistication
Multiple Facilities
The temple complex contains a very spacious vehicle parking area, bathroom and toilet facilities, perennial water supply, A/C and Non A/C guest house facilities for needy devotees etc,.
Navagraha Vana
Nine plants related to the nine planets are planted in the systematic order to worship the ‘Nava Grahas’.
Shri Naga and Raktheshwari places of divinity
In the north east direction a holy ‘Vana’ where Shri Naga and Raktheshwari are devotionally believed and worshiped. On every Panchami of Shukla Paksha, ‘Parva’ or ‘Thambila Seva’ is offered for the serpent God i.e. Shri Naga and Shri Raktheshwari. On the holy day of Nagara Panchami large number of devotees worship Shri Naga in this ‘Naga Bana’. There are other Parivara Daivas like Kallurti and Panjurli in this place.
Auspicious Occasions
We are anxious to place before the devotees that our temple is performing five traditional festivals. They are Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Shri Ganesh Chathurthi, Deepavali, Sourmana Yugadi and Nagara Panchami. Shri Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is marked with special offerings, pooja etc, followed by ‘Laksha Tulasi Archana’ and Prasada Bhojana on the following day. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganapathi Havana of 108 coconuts will be performed. Deepavali is performedin a grand way for three days by lighting up of thousand lamps i.e. ‘Sahasra Deepothsava’ right from auspicious day ‘Naraka Chaturdashi’ upto Balipadya. Again from Balipadya to ‘Uttana Dwadashi’ Shri Thulasi Nama Sankirthana, Bhajana and Pooja near ‘Thulasi Katte’ are performed with great devotion. Apart from these five occasions, annual functions marking the inauguration or ‘Prathistha’ day, on every “ Mesha Maasa 16” ie, April end (on 29th or 30th) Dasara, Ayudha Pooja, Vidhyadashami, bringing new paddy crop (Thene Habba), Shri Ramanavami and similar religious functions too are performed.
