Shri Gopalakrishna Temple
Kanipura Sri Gopalakrishna Temple at Kumbla is an ancient temple situated eight miles due north of the town of Kasaragod.
According to local religious beliefs, the Krishnashila Idol of the Lord Bala Gopalkrishna, having the features of a child, was worshipped by Lord Krishna's foster mother Yashoda. The idol is in Jet black granite and is believed to have been presented by the almighty Lord Krishna himself to the sage Kanva Maharshi in Dvapara Yuga, who in turn installed the same at its present location where the temple exists. Historical records state that in the 10th Century, the Temple was renovated by King Jayasimha of Kadamba Danasty, whose capital was Kumbla and even the administration of his Kingdom was being done in the name of Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna. The coronation of Kumbla Rajas was being solemnized at Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna Temple.
It is believed that that Sri Gopalkrishna Temple has the sanctity of over three Yugas of Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga and Kali Yuga.
Location
Kumbla
Main Deity
Lord Sree Krishna (Balagopala Krishnan)
Other Deities
Lord Ganesha, Amma Mahamaya, Goddess Mahalakshmi, Lord Karthikeya, Naga Raja and Sri Neelamma Daiva.
Festivals
Ashtami Rohini.
Main Offerings
Special Karthika Pooja, Swarnalankara Pooja, Panchamoorthabhisheka, Deeparadhane sahitha karthika pooja, Ranga Pooja, Sathyanarayana Pooja,
How To Reach
By Air: Mangaluru International Airport is the nearest International Airport situated at 47.1 KM.
By Road: Kasargode KSRTC Bus Depot is 11.8 KM from the Temple.
By Rail: Kasargode Railway Station is 13.1 KM from the Temple.