Mariyamma Temple

KATEELU SHREE DURGA PARAMESHWARI TEMPLE

Kateel • Mangalore

About the Temple

Kateelu durgaparameshwari a temple in this sacred land, Shri Shakthi resides in the form of Durga Parameshawri who is a powerful incarnation of Goddess Parvathi. There is a legend attached to the origin of Kateel Durga Parameshwari temple which dates back to the early days of Kalyug.Kateelu is a temple town in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. It is about 26 kilometers away from Mangalore and is considered one of the holiest temple towns in Hinduism.

The main attraction of the town is the temple of Sri Durga Parameshwari. The holy temple is situated on bank of the sacred river Nandini amidst panoramic scenes and fascinating greenery. Thousands of devotees visit Kateel every day to seek blessings from goddess Durga Parameshwari

Temple Information

  • Location: Kateel, Mangalore
  • Main Deity: Goddess Durga Parameshwari
  • Built: In 8th Century AD
  • Major Festivals: Rathotsava, Yakshagana( a traditional dance drama)

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