Sunday, January 30, 2011

269.Macchendra nath at Kadri, Mangalore

An idol of sage Macchendranatha, the founder of Natha cult, Kadri, Mangalore.

Alupa Emblem of twin fishes.

 A statue of Chouranginatha, Kadri, Mangalore.

 An idol of Gorakshanatha, Kadri, Mangalore

 A view of enclosure containing tombs of Natha sages at Kadri, Mangalore.

A view of white tower of Kadri Manjunatha temple, Kadri, Mangalore.
 Older posts on Macchendra (Post No. 80). Also read Posts 77. Natha cult and 82. Buddhism in Karnataka.

For more information on Alupa coins and emblem refer:
The Alupas: Coinage and History by Govindraya Prabhu S and Nithyananda Pai, M. (2006). Published by Govindraya Prabhu, Sanoor, Karkala, Udupi District. Pages 200.

3 comments:

  1. Great. I have never seen this before on net.

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    1. Mr.Ravi, Can you suggest me some internet sources that shed light on 'Nathas in Kadri_their history in Kadri_their stories in Kadri". I would be grateful to you.

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