The Kadri Manjunatha Temple or the Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple is one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol is referred to as Padmasanastha Lokeswara or Avalokitheswara. The temple was built in the 10th century and located in the Kadri Hills. King Kundavarma installed the Lokeshwara idol in Kadarika Vihara(Kadri). The temple was a Buddhist place of worship earlier, which was now converted to a Hindu temple.
It is believed that Parashurama threw his axe into the sea and created a place for his penance. Listening to Parashurama's prayers, Lord Shiva appeared to him as Manjunatha with Goddess Parvathi and stayed at Kadri for the betterment of the world.
The sub-deities include Lord Ganesh, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Durgaparmeshwari, Lord Shasta, and Gomukha Ganpathi.
Gomukha Ganapathi
Shiva Linga
Hanuman statue of Lord Hanuman
The seven sacred ponds, Jogi Mutt and caves of Pandavas are the main temple attractions.
Seven sacred ponds
Jogi Mutt
Rameshwara Theertha
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