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Shurpali

India / Karnataka / Jamkhandi /

Shurpali, A Mythological Place Located 8Km from Jamakhandi town is having Laxmi Narasimha Temple on Banks of River Krishna
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Coordinates:   16°35'9"N   75°16'53"E

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  • paws (guest)
    MR. M.B ADHYAPAK house in shurpali located just 1 km away 4rm temple.
  • paws (guest)
    by praveen adhyapak shurpali.....
  • PURUSHOTTAM (guest)
    A GOOD PLACE WELKNOWN FOR SHREE LAXMI NARSINHA TEMPLE
  • Shrinivas Badarayani (guest)
    Shurpali is Madhwa Brahmins strong hold. There are 24 Inamdars who owns the land gifted by Peshwa's of Pune owing to their intelegence, mantrashakti, acharan and saral jeevan. There are two major festivals celebrated in the month of Vaishakh shudha Poornima (April-May) and Kartika Mahotsava in the Marghasheesh Paornima (Nov-Dec). Vaishakh Shudh Poornima - 7 days festival starting from Navami to Vadya dweetiya encompassing Shri Narashinva Jayanti and Rathotsava on Poornima. This festival is celebrated by all religion people residing in Shurpali. People from distant places attend this Utsav with their family and friends every year. Kartika Mahotsav - The festival light starts from Saptami to Poornima in Marghsheesh mas. This is pleasent time to visit Shurpali. Places of Interest : Shri Venkathswar devasthan, Shri Sadanand Math, Guheshwar Temple located in a beautiful Island, Shri Yadavarya Tapobhoomi, Shri 1008 Shri Vedhyadhisha swamiji pratistapita Shri Mukhya Prana having Ganga in the neck. Asta teerthas in Krishna River, Koteshwar Temple located in the middle of Krishna River. Speciality : Only Madhwa Vaishnavities strong hold with many Dwaita Panditas. Its known as Dakshina Kashi and Tapo Bhoomi of Shri Yadavaryaru, Shri Vidyadhisharu, Shri Gururajaru and 24 Inamdars of Shurpali. Shurpali is well connected by bus from Jamkhandi. One must visit Dakshina kashi Shri Kshetra Shurpali at least once in their life time.
  • Shrinivas Badarayani (guest)
    For any help to reach Shurpali and Naivedya arrangements contact Shri.Pralhadacharya Badarayani. Phone : (08353)220808, Mobile : 09945950648 E mail : greenmek@yahoo.com
  • mjr_156yahoo.com (guest)
    absolutely fantastic to look at the place shurpali. great.
  • bavusaheb kunchanur (guest)
    it is my native,it is nice place,it con't be explane in words just visit any time for any help contact scareme007@gmail.com thank you
  • ramesh ningappa patil (guest)
    i have born in shurpali, it is a great place of shri laxmi narasinha temple. i am proud of this village. most of the peoples are succed in their life with god narasinha of shurpali. i am settled in mumbai very successfully with grace of our god only. our home is at urbaddi farm houe.
  • Siddu kunchanur (guest)
    ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಜನ್ಮ ಸ್ಥಳ಼. ಇದು ಒಂದು ಬ್ರಾಮಣರ ಪುಣ್ಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ
  • Siddu kunchanur (guest)
    ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಜನ್ಮ ಸ್ಥಳ಼. ಇದು ಒಂದು ಬ್ರಾಮಣರ ಪುಣ್ಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ
  • Pawamana (guest)
    Yes its great place and with blessings of lord Laxmi Narasimha thousands of people now settled all over india. Its must see place for all madhwas and it on the banks of river Krishna which makes one of the beautiful location. I spent my child hood holydays here.
  • RAGHAVENDRA UPADHYE (guest)
    Shri Kshetra Shurpalaya On the banks of river Krishna, around 8 kms from the small town of Jamakhandi is the picturesque village Shurpali or ‘shurpalaya’ Shurpali is Madhwa Brahmins strong hold. There are 24 Inamdars who owned the land gifted by Peshwa's of Pune owing to their intelegence, mantrashakti, acharan and saral jeevan. This small village houses the ancient temple of shrI lakshmi narasim...ha and has references in several puranas like skanda. The purana say that on seeing the beauty of shurpalaya, the tears of joy of Lord parashurama that fell on the ground here gave birth to a peepal tree (Ashvattha Vriksha).. Also, mother Bhagirati is said to have come here every day to give ‘shurpa dana’ (Marada-bagina) to a brahmin to get rid of her sins. Hence the name ‘Shurpalaya’. There are two major festivals celebrated in the month of Vaishakh shudha Poornima (April-May) and Kartika Mahotsava in the Marghasheesh Paornima (Nov-Dec). Vaishakh Shudh Poornima - 7 days festival starting from Navami to Vadya dweetiya encompassing Shri Narashinva Jayanti and Rathotsava on Poornima. This festival is celebrated by all religion people residing in Shurpali.People from distant places attend this Utsav with their family and friends every year. Kartika Mahotsav - The festival light starts from Saptami to Poornima in Marghsheesh mas. This is pleasent time to visit Shurpali. The place is also referred to as ‘dakshina-kashi’, owing to the shiva temples and 8 tirtha-s around the area. The village of Shurpali was the ‘tapobhumi’ of shri Yaadavaryaru. There is also a Praanadevaru installed by shri shri 1008 shri vidyadheesha tirtharu in the temple. Places of Interest : Shri Venkathswar devasthan, Shri Sadanand Math, Guheshwar Temple located in a beautiful Island, Shri Yadavarya Tapobhoomi, Shri 1008 Shri Vedhyadhisha swamiji pratistapita Shri Mukhya Prana having Ganga in the neck. Astha (eight) teerthas in Krishna River, Koteshwar Temple located in the middle of Krishna River. Mruttika brundavanas of Sri Tikakrutpadaru, Sri Raghuttama tirtharu and Sri rayaru - Uttaradi mutta , built by Venkanna Daasaru etc
  • Mahesh s patil (guest)
    Best of the place
  • Bavusaheb (guest)
    please check these web sites www.lakshmi-narasimha.in and www.laxminarashimha.webs.com
  • Sachin Kunchanur (guest)
    THIS IS THE VERY SPECIAL PLACE ONE NEED TO VISIT THIS IF YOU INTERESTED IN SPIRITUAL LIFE.
  • sammy (guest)
    it is one of the best place in my life...every year i used to visit here ..for Jaatra Mohostava of Lord Narasimha Swami....my life's lovely moments spent in shurpali... for me this place is simply ooowsome !!!!!...
  • Rajasekhar. (guest)
    Lord laxminarasimha is our mane devathe worshipped by our ancestors. Currently restoration is in full swing. Thanks to major contribution by the sudhamurty. Once completed, the temple visit will be very memorable to entire family. We are now visiting every year . It is a very Devine place . Serene and ideal for meditation. Strongly recommend. (Rajasekhar)
  • Rajasekhar. (guest)
    While devotees contribute to the temple improvement Karnataka krishna jala nigama ltd have constructed a huge protection mandala to prevent river water ingress to temple at 52 crores in a record time. This is indeed an achievement of project
  • Jayanthi H (guest)
    How to reach this place? Is there any accommodation facilities available?
  • Arun Galgali
    Laxmi Narasimha is my family deity.I love the Spirituality & Serenity of the place.Feel like visiting again & again. ನಮೋ ಶ್ರೀ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನರಸಿಂಹಾಯ ನಮಃ.
  • svkinnal
    Please send phone number of any 'Archak' of shri narashimha swamy temple
  • Madhusudan Pandurangi (guest)
    Thanks for contact information...
  • Madhusudan Pandurangi (guest)
    Prahladachar Badarayani 08353-220808,09945950648 for more details of naivedya & accommodation etc..
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