Sri Suryanarayana Temple in Maroli, Mangalore

SRI SURYANARAYANA TEMPLE

Mangalore, Karnataka, India

God

The main deity of this temple is Suryanarayana swamy who is facing east direction.

Interesting Facts

Shree Suryanarayana temple possesses Saanidhya of Hari, Hara, Brahma and Shakthi and is unique with sacred Kshetra.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
KSRTC Bus Stand	5.3 KM	7411720926
Mangaluru Junction	1.9 KM	139
Mangaluru International Airport	13.3 KM	0824-2220422

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Mangaluru Junction	1.9 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Mangaluru International Airport	13.3 KM	0824-2220422

Architecture

Suryanarayana swamy temple is built in Kerala style of architecture and facing in East direction. The temple has a Dhawajastabham in front and temple consists of Garbha Gudi, Teertha Mantapa, Anna Chathra, parking places, Shree Devi Gudi, Suthu Pauli inside the temple, Vasantha Mantapa, Holy pond, Well, Naagana Bana, Paaka Shaale and Raja Gopura. The temple construction made of Black and Red stone. The Wooden & Stone carvings are mesmerizing in temple.

Religious Significance

In the beginning it was worshiped as Parabrahma. Some worshipers of Shiva (Shaivas) worshiped this divine power as the base of Shiva-Shakti. This Shiva-Shakti is the visual and concrete form of unvisualised form of Parabrahma. With this fundamental faith the worship of Parashiva and Parashakthi was being performed. The idol of Maha Ganapati was installed. Later, the Vaishnavas took charge of this temple and to suit their customs, they worshiped the Parabrahmashakti as Shreemannarayana. They believed that Parashakti and Parashiva were the form of Parabrahma and they worshiped the idol of Shiva.

History

The temple is about 1200 years ago, constructed under Jain female chief Queen and temple was renovated in the year 2006.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 01:30 PM	05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757