Mahatobhara Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple (Putturu)

This temple is very special to residents of Puttur. The primary deity here is Shri Mahalingeshwara, Famously called as 'Puttur da Muttu' (meaning Pearl of Puttur city)
The lord is worshipped with utmost sincerity and is close to every devotee's heart. Every day of the year is a good time to visit this temple. However there is annual fair during April which usually starts from 10th of April. During the fair, the ground in front of temple is covered with lots of stalls and many rides. On the last night of fair there will be the best and colorful firework 🎇🎆

I went to this temple on 7th May and felt really God. I went for an wedding and got few hours and visited this temple and I felt relaxed and maindiete is shiva other dieties like subramanya, ganapathi, ullalthi, shastara, daiva lu, shiva linga where u can put pradakshine..
Outside you can find Naga gudi, ayappa swami, navagradha, raktheswari, sharada, aswatha Mara, Katte..

I felt what I see in New kannada movie kanntara and I was seen panjulri as well in this temple and felt really good

The most common story for the creation of the temple is that in the past, three old and learned Smartha-cult Sthanika Brahmins were travelling through southern India, worshipping a Shiva Linga that they got from the Hindu holy 'Kshetra of Kashi'. The three were ardent devotees of Shiva. One day they arrived at a place called ‘Gayapada Kshetra’ now known as Uppinangady in Puttur Taluk, Dakshina Kannada. Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple is a 12th-century temple, located in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. Lord Shiva (popularly known as Puttur Mahalingeshwara) is the main deity.
At Uppinangady, one of the three decided to move towards Puttur leaving behind the other two. He reached Puttur one evening, carrying the ‘Shiva Ling’ with him. He got up early the next morning and after a holy bath went to the palace of the Banga King to collect flowers and other essential pooja materials for the worship of Shiva. That day was a Monday, which was considered auspicious for the worship of Lord Shiva. At that time the Banga King did not pay attention to the arrival of this Brahmin, as he was much worried about the labor-pain of his loving sister.
However, the minister of the Banga-King, looking at the Divine Brightness in the face of the Brahmin, made an appeal regarding the King's problem. The Brahmin worshipped the linga and blessed the King's sister assuring him that she would safely deliver a baby. Later to the astonishment of all, she gave birth to a baby. The King felt happy over the event and thanked the Brahmin and arranged for the worship of the Lord.
Later on that particular day, the Brahmin, knowingly or otherwise, kept the Shiva-Linga on the ground without a stand or seat and worshiped it. After the pooja, he lifted the linga from the ground, in order to keep it again in the container box (samputa), but it could not be lifted from the ground. The Brahmin used all his force to lift the linga, but all efforts were in vain. The linga remained in place.
The King's army men applied force unsuccessfully. The King's elephant was summoned to lift the linga. As the elephant struggled, the linga grew to huge size and became Mahalinga, shattering the elephant into pieces. The animals' body parts spread out in different direction. The place where its horn (Khombu) fell came to be called ‘Kombettu’, Kari fell ‘Kariyala, legs fell (kalu) ‘Karjala’, hand (Kai) fell ‘Kaipala’ tail fell ‘Beedimajalu’, head (Tale) fell ‘Taleppady’ and back (Beri) fell ‘ Beripadavu’. These place names survived in the surroundings of Puttur. And since the elephant fell dead into the temple tank, a strong belief grew that elephants cannot survive drinking the tank water.
Chera Nattoja family of Smartha (Sthanika brahmin) brahmin belonging to the Vishwamitra gotra are the founders (Sthapanacharya) and The Chief priest "Thantris" of Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple and also Polali Rajarajeshwari Temple. But they lost their reputed position because of the acute Smartha-Vaisnava (Madhva) rivalry, the changed political set up, the British revenue policies and as they joined their hands in freedom fights supporting the local rulers of that time.

Very devine mind-blowing architecture oh my god those carvings are sooo many and each and every carvings are different and such perfection lord mahalingeshwara idol is very old and is erupting itseems and very different kind of nandi with 3 legs and many other things to know and explore here a must visit

Its a calm and big temple. Most of the prayers get fulfilled here. I like the appa kajjaya prasad of this temple. Its the temple of lord Shiva. Many localites visit this place. But tourists are minimal. No need of any entry tickets unless during the annual fest which is in the month of April.

Beautiful temple, very well maintained.

A Must Visit place when in Puttur.
Best time to visit this temple is during its Yearly fair which is from April 10 to 20.
Temple offers lunch to devotees everyday as prasadam.
Temple has plenty of parking area and is at walkable distance from bus stand.

Puttur is my birthplace, I loved the vibe of the city :)
Every time i travel to India, always visit the temple to take blessings, lots of positivity!

Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple, is TEMPLE of Lord MAHALINGESHWARA. It consists of shrine of the Lord Shri Mahalingeshwara, Lord Subramanya, Lord Ganapati, Lord Shasthavu and Goddess devi. The temple has its yearly fair from April 10th to April 20th. You can also witness other festive celebrations like Ganesh chaturthi, Navratri, Mahashivratri, lakshadeepotsava etc. The temple is equipped with plenty of parking area. The temple offers lunch to every devotees in the name of prasad. The temple is also Accompanied by a Sharadha Bhajana Mandir, Navagraha Gudi, Ayyappa Gudi, Naga Guri and Rakteshwari gudi. The temple has a huge pond on the rare side.

This temple is very beautiful and there are lot of places to parking also.And the atmosphere is also well u have to visit this temple on Monday because it is special day to Mahalingeshwara temple. In the month of April here a big festival starts it is very very beautiful to see u have to visit this place.

Nice temple neatly maintained had the darshan of the deities, prayed.
I was told this is the 2nd temple in India where there is crematorium opposite to temple, that is why it is called Dakshina kashi

The soul of Puttur. Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple is a 12th-century Temple, located in Puttur. One of the most divine temples in this part of century. There are lot of devotees of Lord shiva throughout the places. Very Beautiful & Peaceful place. Holy place of Lord Great place to visit here. Art & structure of the temple are fantastic.

An enchanting place which I never miss to visit whenever I am passing through the town.

Visit the place during mid April when they organise annual carnival called Mahalingeshwara Jatre. The event attracts devotees of Shiva from far and wide.

The temple is the iconic landmark of the agro-industrial town.

The huge field in front of temple will be abuzz during the Jatre and the Kambala, buffalo race, that is held a few days before the Jatre.

The Temple I really love it.I visited on 2023.The Atmosphere is very good.

Beautiful temple of Lord Mahalingeshwara with intricate carvings, huge chariots, gold garuda kamba , a beautiful lake (kalyani) with lots of fish. There are small shops around the temple selling Pooja items. Ample parking space available. Daily Anna prasadam is served at noon. Photography is prohibited within the temple premises. Seva counter is located inside the temple. Must visit during April for seeing the fair (jaatre)!

Calm and serene place to pray and get blessings of Shree Mahalingeshwara. The yearly fair(“jaatre”) is a must visit during April

One of the most beautiful temple of Dakshina kannada situated in Puttur middle of city itself hence easy way to visit the place.
Every year from April 10 -17 fair (jatre)will be conducted which you should not miss at all. The fireworks on the last day of the fair is must watch. Devotees from all over Dakshina Kannada district visits this temple regularly.
It is just walkable distance from the bus stop and also the Kabaka Puttur railway station is just a Km away.

Om Namah Shivay

Must visit temple. Loved the environment and calmness in the temple. Beautiful.
OM NAMO MAHALINGESHWARAYA NAMAHA🙏🙏

Devotional place.Every Hindu in Puttur worship here, peace full place, it have a long history and fascinating story behind the temple. renewed in recent years. situated at the heart of the city, it have a sacred lake
Afternoon annaprasada is given to devoties
Yearly chariot festival is celebrated and other occasional Pooja. other sevas are also done
If you are in Puttur then come and visit the place inside the temple beautiful wooden carving are done and also stone carving

Divine place 🙏🙏🙏
I have been visiting this temple since childhood.Lord Mahalingeshwar has been kind to me.I feel blessed and protected by his divine presence.Om namah Shivaya!