Saligrama, Udupi
Saligrama (Kannada: ಸಾಲಿಗ್ರಾಮ) is a town on NH 17 in Udupi district in the Indianstate of Karnataka. It is located between Kundapura and Udupi. It is 21 km north of Udupi and 81 km from Mangalore.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Saligram had a population of 14,959. The Male population constitute 47% of the population and female population consists of 53%. Saligram has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 68%. In Saligram, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The name is derived from the sacred stone Saligrama worshipped by the Vaishnavas Smarthas (Hindus) as an anaconic symbol of Lord Vishnu (Hindu God).
Saligrama has special importance for those who follow Lord Guru Narasimha as their community deity. It was believed that the community followed Lord Guru Narasimha as their spiritual Guru instead of following mutts for spiritual guidance as an image of Lord Narasimha appeared in Raja Bhattacharya's dream instructing him to do so.
Most of the people of Saligrama is Kota brahmins.The main language spoken in saligrama is Kannada.Tulu and Konkani is also spoken here.
How to reach
Saligrama is located approximately mid-way between Udupi and Kundapur on National Highway 17. Excellent bus service is available from Udupi and Kundapur. Direct bus service is available from Saligrama to state capital Bangalore and Mumbai. Local means of transport is through autos and taxis.
Places of worship
- Guru Narasimha and Hanuman temples have records dating back to over a thousand years and nearly 4 centuries before the time of Jagadguru Sri Shankaracharya. It is derieved from the Padma Purana that Narada Maharshi originally placed the idol of Guru Narasimha in its current place. Kota Brahmins worship Guru Narasimha as their Kuladevata (family deity). The annual car festival held here is attended by thousands of people from all over the state.[1]
Notable people
,Sri Gopala Krishna Adiga parampalli{sports} ,SriRavindra Hebbar Parampalli{social work}
- Sri Sathyanarayana upadya(Social work)
- Sri Raghavendra Holla Parampalli-9449640425(Body Builder)
Places of Interest
- Divine Park: Divine Park is a Spiritual Laboratory of Swamy Viveka Nanda. It was established by renowned Doctor Shri. Chandrashekar. It is localed on the Highway from Udupi to Kundapur.
- Padukere Beach: Saligrama surrounded with wonderful scenic beauty. It is on cost of Arabian sea. The village Padukere is located on 3 km west of Saligrama. Padukere beach is nice place to spend evening.
- Sanskrit School: Saligrama has heritage of Sanskrit Scholars. There is an residential Sanskrit School adjuscent to Gurunarasimha Temple. The objective of Sanskrit school is to teach Sanskrit and vedic studies. It has student stength of more than 100. Students are taught Sanskrit as language and Hindu relegious. Veda patashala is also available in the nearby premises.
- Hotel Mantapa, famous for its ice-cream.
- Village has its own Yakshagana troupe known as Saligrama Mela.
- Kadidaada Heddari, a beautiful village based in Saligrama.
- "Kalashree", one of the oldest music schools run by P.Ramachandra Aithal in Parampalli village near Saligrama.
- "Gendekere",
- "Haalukote Jadd", Famous state level cricket stadium.
- Girija Kalyana Mantapa near karkada road
- Kavdi river and Barkur bridge
- Guru Narasimha temple
- SriVishnu Murthy Temple Parampalli nearly 800years old famous for Harake known as "Dosa"for Furtility( Birth to child)Had large number of deoties all over india & abroad
References
External links
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