Established in 2010 in Sakleshpur, our temple has evolved over the years into a place of worship, spiritual practice and traditional Vedic remedies, with regular visitors from the surrounding towns and villages.
The temple follows the traditional practices and Agamas of the South Canara temple tradition, drawing upon the temple traditions prevalent in the Puttur–Kasargod region of Karnataka and Kerala.
The Deities
The temple is dedicated to five principal deities:
Surya (Sun)
Ganesha
Shiva & Parvati
Lakshmi & Narayana
Durga
There is also a separate Sarpa Peetam, dedicated to the worship of Sarpa Devatas.
These deities have a particular significance in the practice of Vedic astrology and Parihara. Astrological remedies are traditionally performed through the worship of appropriate deities according to the nature of the horoscope, the planetary influences involved and the purpose of the remedy.
For Navagraha-related remedies, the temple follows the tradition of performing the remedies with Surya (Sun) as the Graha Nayaka, recognising the Sun's central position among the Navagrahas.
A Space for Parihara and Spiritual Practice
The temple premises include dedicated spaces for conducting astrological pariharas, poojas, homas and havans, along with other spiritual practices and community religious activities.
These spaces allow remedial practices to be performed in a traditional temple environment, accompanied by the appropriate rituals, offerings and distribution of prasadam.
Stay Amidst Nature
The temple is situated within a coffee, cardamom and pepper plantation in the hills of Sakleshpur, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquillity of the Western Ghats.
For those undertaking rituals or spiritual practices, there is also a provision for guests to stay within the plantation. This allows visitors to spend time at the temple over a longer period and experience the rhythm of nature living while participating in their prescribed poojas, pariharas and other spiritual practices.
The experience is intentionally simple and close to nature — waking up amidst the plantation, spending time in the peaceful surroundings, participating in the rituals and enjoying prasadam, while allowing the mind to move away from the distractions of everyday life.
A stay at the plantation can therefore become part of the overall spiritual experience, combining traditional worship, Parihara and time in nature.
A Temple in the Hills
For those who visit, the experience extends beyond the temple itself. The combination of traditional worship, astrological remedies, spiritual practices and a stay amidst the plantation offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature and devote uninterrupted time to one's spiritual purpose.
A traditional temple. A place for Parihara. A space for spiritual practice. An experience amidst nature.