Gopal Krishna Temple

Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna Temple at Kumbla is the most ancient, sacred and renowned temple and is situated exactly in Survey No’s where the proposed aquisition of land in the notification has been specified for widening of N.H. 17.

Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna Temple is a holy pilgrimage Center of Hindus and is categorised as an “A”Grade Temple. As per religious belief the mesmerizing Krishnashila Idol of the Lord Bala Gopalkrishna, having the features of a child, which was worshipped by Lord Krishna’s foster mother Yashoda, was presented by the almighty Lord Krishna himself to the sage Kanva Maharshi in Dwaparayuga, who in turn installed the same at its present location where the temple exists. As per historical records, in the 10th Century, the Temple was renovated by King Jayasimha of Kadamba Danasty, whose capital was Kumbla and even the administration od his Kingdom was being done in the name of Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna. The coronation of Kumbla Rajas was being solemnized at Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna Temple.