India /Karnataka /Udupi /Kamalashile
Sri Brahmi Durga Parameshwari Temple is situated at Sri Kshetra Kamalashile, is located at a distance of 35 km from Kundapura in Udupi district. Udupi 576229, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Kamalashile is famous for its ancient Sri Brahmi Durgaparameshwari temple located in heart of the village. The name Kamalashile takes after the stone Linga. Goddess Sri Brahmi Durgaparameshwari is worshiped in the form of a Linga, which is said to be convergence of Goddesses Mahakali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswathi.
HistoryEdit
In the year 1968, flood water from the river Kubja inundated the temple and the water level rose to about 20 feet and the wall towards the river collapsed. Later in the year 1990 the entire temple was rebuilt. Wood used in construction of the entire temple are Halasu and Bhogi only.
Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
July to late January.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.
Bus : Buses regularly ply from major southern cities to Udupi. Volvo (AC buses), Airbuses or KSRTC buses are available here, choose as per your budget. Udupi has excellent city bus services run by various private companies. Buses generally start and end at the main bus stand. Bus stops are located throughout the city.
Train : Udupi is a major station on the Konkan railway route. There are connections with Mumbai and Mangalore. Major trains including Rajadhani Express stop at Udupi Railway Station. A night train is available from Mangalore to Bangalore, known simply as the Mangalore-Bangalore express.
Air : Mangalore International Airport is 59 km from Udupi. The airport is well-connected with major Indian cities and a few Middle-eastern destination. Prepaid taxis can be booked from the counter located inside the arrival terminal at ₹780 (as on 14-Jun-2008). They take approximately 1.5 hours to reach.
Others : Autorickshaws can be, and are generally a cheap mode to travel. For autos, fares start at ₹20 for the first 1.5 km and go up by ₹14 every kilometer after that.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Sri Brahmi Durga Parameshwari Temple : 91 8259 277221
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101