‘Amanthrana Patrike’ of Koti Namarchane Released

‘Amanthrana Patrike’ of Koti Namarchane Released

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, April 9, 2012: N Vinay Hegde, Chancellor, Nitte University and President of Koti Namarchane Committee released the ‘Amanthrana Patrike’ (Invitation) of the Koti Namarchane to be held at the Gopalakrishna Temple at Shaktinagar from April 20 to 29.

 

 

Sri. Vinay Hegde handed over the first ‘Invitation’ to MP Nalin Kumar Kateel. KC Naik, Chairman of Mahabaleshwara Group and Managing Trustee of the Temple, MB Puranik, Working President of the Committee, KV Raman of the Cultural Committee, Shakeela Kava, MCC Corporator and Krishnakumar, Administrative Officer were among others  present on the occasion.

Dr. Veerendra Heggade will be the honorary president for Koti Namarchane

 

The Temple
   
The pious idea of Shri K.C Naik, the well known Industrialist of Mangalore has been transformed into concrete reality in the form of a magnificient abode of Lord Shrikrishna. Shri Muniyangala Krishna Prasad, a reputed ’Vasthu Shilpi’ has directed the entire course of the construction of 5 tier - Temple having Sanctum Sanatorium with the base of the land (Bhoosparsha) itself. The benevolent aspiration of Shri K.C Naik has been fulfilled with the active co-operation of other trustees - Dr. AV Shetty, Dr. KV Devadiga, Smt. Suguna C. Naik and Shri Sanjith Naik.
 
The entire Temple is a beautiful blend of Karnataka, Kerala & Tamilnadu style of architecture. Shri Badekkila Shyamasundar Bhat, a reputed architect of Mysore had the privilege os carving out statues of four armed Sri Gopalkirshna, the incarnation of Sri Mahavishnu and Sri Mahaganapathi.

This unique Devasthanam is built with the perfection of Vaastu & architectural proficiency under the guidance of renowned architect Muniyangala Krishna Prasad.    

The 108 steps leading from the basement to the Garbha Gruha symbolizes 108 names of Lord Krishna chanted through Sri Krishna Ashtotthara. The sacred idol of Chaturbhuja Mahavishnu the original form of Krishnavatara sitting in the Garbha Gruha, is carved out of black granite by the reputed sculpturer Sri Shyam Sundar Badekkila at Mysore. The temple houses an idol of Lord Ganapathi which is also worshipped in this temple with reverence.

Features such as splendid carvings, grand auditoriums, magnificent gopurams,  polished granite sanctum sanctorum, decorative motifs on walls,  ample car parking, blended with motor able approach roads are bound to attract thousands of pilgrims to this holy centre. At the top of this Temple, we are fortunate to gaze at a panoramic view lined with, the sea view in the west, the charming city of Mangalore with it’s countless coconut trees all around, the modernity mirroring through the view of MRPL in the north, the Airport in the North East and many more of the sort. This Devamandir of Lord Gopalakrishna is indeed the incessant holy spring of immeasurable tranquility and spiritual solace.