|| Om Shri Gurubhyo Namaha ||

An Appeal to Devotees

Sunkadakatte Sri Vinayaka Temple Kallianpur, Taluk and District , PIN 576 114 || Om Shri Gurubhyo Namaha ||

Jai Shankar, Dear Sadhaka-s

A PROFILE OF SUNKADAKATTE SRI VINAYAKA TEMPLE

Kallianpur is located on the southern bank of river Swarna and is now a small town and a suburb of Udupi. Kallianpur was a place of considerable commercial importance during mediaeval period. Sunkadakatte Sri Vinayaka Temple is situated on the road leading to the river port which was an important transit point. Sunkadakatte used to be place for collection of tolls (‘Sunka’ in ) for the ferry transport. Sri Vinayaka Temple on Sunkadakatte was the place where passengers and devotees used to pray and pay their obeisance for safe onward journey. The Vinayaka idol is extremely charming. It is about 30 cms tall and is carved out of jet-black stone. The attributes in the upper two arms Vaishnavite, namely ‘Chakra’ and ‘Shankha’. The lower two arms hold ‘Modaka’ and ‘Danta’. Lord Vinayaka, depicted seated with both the legs touching the ground, and carved with great detail is a constant reminder of the glory of Empire. It is believed that the idol is at least 600 years old. While devotees from all sections of the society and from places in and around Kallianpur worship Sunkadakatte Lord Sri Vinayaka, it is one of the Saraswat temples and is managed by Chitrapur Saraswat residents since a long time. Over the years, the sacred shrine suffered financial strain to the extent that even the daily viniyogas were affected. The paulies, surroundings and garbhagriha were also in a state of disrepair as a result of age or neglect. Therefore, with sashtang pranaams and humble prayers, at the lotus feet of Lord Vinayaka, we have endeavoured to bring back the glory of the sacred and powerful shrine to benefit devotees from His divine blessings. The estimated cost of reconstruction is in the range of Rs 75 to Rs 100 Lakhs and it is also proposed to raise funds for Nitya Viniyoga, amounting to Rs 50 Lakhs, to ensure His devout worship on a regular basis. We, therefore, appeal to all the devotees to contribute wholeheartedly towards ‘Jeernodhara’ of the temple. Donations of any amount are welcome and are gratefully accepted. For Donations above Rs 50,000/-, the donor’s name will be displayed prominently at the temple premises after construction. Cheques, DDs or Bank transfers may be drawn in the name of:

Sunkadakatte Sri Vinayaka Temple A/c No.: 01442200022013, With Syndicate Bank (Now Canara Bank), Kallianpur, 576 114 IFSC: SYNB0000144

Further inquiries? Please contact: Anand A. Karnad: 99800 74365 Ramaray Kini: 94499 43967 Tonse Satish Rao: 88616 03821 Poornanand Shastry: 99457 99460 Nandakishore Ullal: 99166 57781

Dhanyavad || Om Shri Gurubhyo Namaha ||

Swamiji visiting the construction site (22-Jan-21) Swamiji placing precious metals in the Nidhi Kumbha of the Temple (16-Dec-20)

Swamiji at Balalaya of the Temple (22-Jan-21)

Nidhi Kumbha being placed inside the Garba-Griha (28-Dec-20)

Sunkadakatte Sri Vinayaka Temple, Kallianpur

|| Om Shri Gurubhyo Namaha ||

Jeernodhara Initiative - An Update

The temple reconstruction is progressing with good speed. The three rock-cut dwaras have been placed, Electrical wiring is now in progress and Gopuram work will be taken-up next. Some pictures are given below. Also, a living quarter for Archak, behind the temple is being constructed and work has already started on the same. Compound wall work will also start soon. Meanwhile, initiative to cover the mantap where the deity will be placed with silver sheets is being taken up along with getting pooja articles, large bells etc.

Sunkadakatte Sri Vinayaka Temple, Kallianpur