Who is Manjunatha Swamy?
A Jain Tirthankara is worshiped beside Daivas and Lord Manjunatha (Shiva). The priests are Vaishnavite Brahmins and the guardian of the temple a Heggade (Jain)….
| Dharmasthala | |
|---|---|
| District | Dakshina Kannada |
| Taluk | Belthangady |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
Which God is worshiped in Dharmasthala?
Shiva
Dharmasthala Temple (Kṣētra Dharmasthala) is an 800-year-old religious institution in the temple town of Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India….Dharmasthala Temple.
| Dharmasthala Temple, Dharmasthala | |
|---|---|
| Deity | Manjunatha (Shiva) and Chandraprabhu |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Mahamastakabhisheka, Laksha Deepa Utsava |
| Location |
When was Veerendra Heggade born?
November 25, 1948 (age 73 years)Veerendra Heggade / Date of birth
Is Manjunatha story real?
The film is based on the life of the Shiva devotee, Bhakta Manjunatha of the Kotilingeshwara Temple. The film was released on 22 June 2001 worldwide, while the dubbed Tamil version was released in Tamil Nadu in August 2001. The Kannada version was screened in the International Film Festival of India.
Is Sri Manjunatha real story?
The film is based on the life of the Shiva devotee, Bhakta Manjunatha of the Kotilingeshwara Temple. The film was released on 22 June 2001 worldwide, while the dubbed Tamil version was released in Tamil Nadu in August 2001.
How do I contact Veerendra Heggade?
You can contact Shri D. Veerendra Heggade Kalakshetra by phone using number 0836 247 7505.
Is Hegde a Jain?
He belongs to the Pergade dynasty of Tulu Lineage, the hereditary trustees of the famous Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy temple in South Kannada district of Karnataka. The family are trustees of a Hindu temple, although the family are of the Jain Bunt community. They belong to the Digambara Jain.
Is Veerendra Hegde Brahmin?