HISTORY

Amidst the lush greenery of Yellapur Taluk in Uttara Kannada district stands the ancient Shri Gopalakrishna Temple of Anagod, a sacred monument of heritage and faith. This historic stone temple, built nearly 800 years ago during the Kadamba dynasty, reflects the spiritual depth and architectural brilliance of Karnataka’s glorious past.

In the sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagudi), Lord Mahavishnu resides in divine splendour, accompanied by Bhudevi and Sridevi. Within the temple complex are beautifully crafted idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, and the Goddess, representing the harmonious blend of devotion and tradition.

Located in the heart of Anagod village, the Shri Gopalakrishna Temple has evolved into a vital social and cultural center for devotees and the local community. Officially registered under the Karnataka Muzrai Department as a Grade “C” temple (Registration No. A/110 KWR), it continues to preserve its sacred rituals and ancient customs.

Devotees regard this temple as a spiritual powerhouse, where prayers are answered, and wishes fulfilled. Daily worship, rituals, and grand festivals are performed with unwavering devotion, sustaining the temple’s centuries-old vibrancy. The newly constructed Kalyana Mantapa within the temple grounds hosts weddings, cultural programs, and spiritual gatherings, fostering unity and tradition.

Today, the temple stands as a living symbol of faith, culture, and heritage—a serene destination for pilgrims and visitors seeking peace and divine blessings. Surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in history, the Shri Gopalakrishna Temple in Yellapur, Uttara Kannada, remains one of the region’s most revered and must-visit ancient Vishnu temples, celebrating Karnataka’s spiritual legacy and architectural excellence.

Ashtabandha Mahotsava

Krishnaya Vasudevaya
Haraye Paramatmane |
Pranatah Klesha Nashaya
Govindaya Namo Namah ||

April 8, 2026 (Wednesday) – Chaitra Krishna Shashthi

April 9, 2026 (Thursday) – Chaitra Krishna Saptami

|| Shri ||
Shri Gopalakrishna Temple, Angod
Taluk: Yellapur (Uttara Kannada)

In the Shalivahana Shaka year 1948, Parabhava Samvatsara, from Chaitra Krishna Shashthi, Wednesday (08-04-2026) to Chaitra Krishna Navami, Saturday (11-04-2026), at Shri Gopalakrishna Temple, with the divine blessings of Jagadguru Swarnavalli Shri Shri Gangadharendra Saraswati Mahaswamiji, under the leadership of the tantric scholar of Gokarna Kshetra, Vidwan Ganapati Gajanan Hire, the Ashtabandha Mahotsava has been scheduled.

Shri Gopalakrishna Temple, located in Angod village of Yellapur Taluk, Uttara Kannada district, is a sacred and historic place of worship with a legacy of over 800 years. Over time, the temple structure had deteriorated due to natural aging. With the blessings of Lord Gopalakrishna and the support of devotees, renovation and reconstruction work is now actively in progress. The ongoing works include:

Garbhagudi (sanctum) restoration and Structural improvements to the temple surroundings.
Building new Chandrashala, Yagashala, Pakashala, Bhojanalaya(6500 Sq feet), Water well, Garden, and a community hall, 2 new Guest rooms, Hanuman Gudi, Veerabhadra Gudi

Morning: Brahmakurcha Homa, Maha Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Nandi–Punyaha, Kautuka Puja, Kruchchra Achara, Ritvig Varana, Madhuparka, Kautuka Bandhana, Ashtamurti Prarthana, Bimba Shuddhi, Jaladhivasa, Gana Homa

Evening: Entry into Yagashala, Sapta Shuddhi, Prasada Shuddhi, Mantapa Samskara, Mandala Darshana, Rakshoghna, Vastu Shanti, Adhivasa, Udaka Shanti, Vastu Bali, etc.

Morning: Ganapati Puja, Punyaha, Kalasha Sthapana, Agni Janana, Agni Samskara, Puja Homa, Sthana Shuddhi Homa, Bimba Shuddhi Homa, Navagraha Homa, Prayashchitta Homa, Shanti Homa, Ganapatyatharvashirsha Homa, etc.

Evening: Recitation of Shri Sukta and Purusha Sukta, Shayyadhivasa, Chakrabja Mandala Puja, Parihoma, Pre-consecration Homas, Ashtavadhana, etc.

April 10, 2026 (Friday) – Chaitra Krishna Ashtami

Programme Details

April 11, 2026 (Saturday) – Chaitra Krishna Navami

Morning: Ganapati Puja, Punyaha, Puja Homa, Shatarudra Parayana. At the auspicious Mithuna Lagna Muhurta at 11:56 AM: Deity Consecration (Pratishtha), Shikhara Pratishtha & Kalasha Abhisheka, Kalavriddhi Homa, etc.

Evening: Veerabhadra Moola Mantra Japa, Pavamana Parayana, Dattatreya Moola Mantra Japa, Sarpa Sukta Japa, Jattiga Moola Mantra Japa, Astresh Japa, Shadadvanyasa, Lipi Tattva Nyasa, Jeeva Kalasha Abhisheka, Ashtavadhana, etc.

Morning: Ganapati Puja, Punyaha, Kalasha Puja, Puja Homa, Maha Shanti Homa, Maha Prayashchitta Homa, Brahmanaspati Sukta Homa, Devata Moola Mantra Homas, Shri Sukta & Purusha Sukta Homas, Pavamana Homa, Rudra Homa, Varuna Homa, Avabhruta Homa.

Followed by: Poornahuti by Pujya Swamiji of Swarnavalli, Presence of Divine Energy (Poornakala Sannidhya), Kalasha Abhisheka, Maha Puja, Maha Mangalarati, Collective Prayer, Maha Prasada, Blessings (Ashirvada Grahana), etc.

We are pleased to invite you and your family to participate in the sacred Ashtabandha Mahotsava, a spiritually significant event marking the consecration rituals of the temple and receive divine blessings and prasada.