Koteshwara
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Koteshwara, sometimes transcribed Koteshwar, is a village in the Indian state of Karnataka
. It is located in Kundapura taluk
of Udupi district
. As of 2007 21,100 people lived in the village.
A temple located in Koteshwara gained attention when the surrounding shallow lake was cleaned in a desilting project. During the cleanup a large statue was dredged up, sparking a more concerted effort which recovered several artifacts
of historic and religious significance, including several sculptures, statues, bronzework and religious icons.
Koteshwara has a very old Shiva
, Pattabhi Rama
chandra and Mariamma temple.
In Koteshwara there is a Lake of 4 acres (16,187.4 m²) called "Kotiteertha". In the year of 2007 the village people have renewed this lake.
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. It is located in Kundapura taluk
Kundapura Taluk
Kundapura Taluk is a taluk in Udupi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Notable parts of this taluk are Kundapura town, Koteshwara, Byndoor and Gangolli.-Kodi Beach:This is a nice beach located about from Kundapur...
of Udupi district
Udupi district
Udupi district , ಉಡುಪಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ) in the Karnataka state of India was created in August 1997. The three northern taluks, Udupi, Kundapur and Karkal, were separated from Dakshina Kannada District to form Udupi district. Udupi district is surrounded by Uttara Kannada district in north, Dakshina Kannada...
. As of 2007 21,100 people lived in the village.
A temple located in Koteshwara gained attention when the surrounding shallow lake was cleaned in a desilting project. During the cleanup a large statue was dredged up, sparking a more concerted effort which recovered several artifacts
Artifact (archaeology)
An artifact or artefact is "something made or given shape by man, such as a tool or a work of art, esp an object of archaeological interest"...
of historic and religious significance, including several sculptures, statues, bronzework and religious icons.
Koteshwara has a very old Shiva
Shiva
Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...
, Pattabhi Rama
Rama
Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian...
chandra and Mariamma temple.
In Koteshwara there is a Lake of 4 acres (16,187.4 m²) called "Kotiteertha". In the year of 2007 the village people have renewed this lake.
See also
- BasrurBasrurBasrur / Basroor is a village in Kundapur taluk in Udupi district of Karnataka.Historically Basrur was also called as Barcelor, Barcalor, Basnur, Bares, Abu-Sarur and Barsellor.-History:...
- KundapuraKundapura-Languages and culture :The town mainly consists of Kannadigas who speak Kundagannada, Konkanis and Tuluvas. The Goud Saraswat Brahmins who fled Goa during the Portuguese arrival in the 16th century arrived by Boat in Basrur and some settled in Kundapura and surrounding villages. These people and...
- BarkurBarkurBarkur is a cluster of 3 villages [Hosala, Hanehalli, Kachoor] in Udupi district of the Karnataka state in South India. The place is located on the bank of river Seeta.-History:...
- List of temples in TulunaduTemples in TulunaduTulunadu is famous for its numerous temples. While the place is famous for its Vishnu, Shiva and Durga temples, there are hundreds of temples of other deities as well.- References :*...