Kateelu Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple - Must Visit Temple Near Mangalore

Kateel (also known as Kateelu) is famous for Kateelu Durga Parameshwari Temple, located at adistance of 29 km from Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada district is a must visit Holy Temple and a best weekend destination from Mangalore.

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History : 

The legend says, there is a  severe draught hit this place, and not rained for several years. A Sage named Jabaali was disturbed by this situation and he realized the root cause of all these through his 'Jnana Drishti'.

He found that Arunasura the 'Rakshasa' who escaped from death and fled when Goddess Durga killed Shambasura had increased his life span by following the teachings of his Guru. He had made the people stop all yagas and yajnas as a revenge against the 'devas', and this has resulted in drought and scarcity for years.

Jabaali wanted to put an end to human sufferings and decided to perform a yajna to please the devas. He requested Devendra to permit him to take Kamadhenu for the yajna. Devendra asked Jabali to take Kamadhenu's daughter Nandini instead. Nandini refused to accompany Jabaali to the earth where evil was prominent.

After a lot of arguements, Jabali, in his anger, cursed that she be born as a river on earth. Realising the mistake, Nandini prayed for mercy. Relenting, Jabali advised her to pray to Goddess Durga to redeem her from the curse, Nandini appealed to Goddess Durga who appeared to her and informed her that though Nandini would be born as a river in fulfillment of the curse she, Durga, would be born as Nandini's daughter at the center of the river, and in the process, Nandini would attain purification. On Magha shudda Poornima, Nandini emerged as a river from Kanakagiri. Jabali performed his yajna. The devas were pleased and the earth was once again happy.

Elsewhere Arunasura acquired a boon from Brahma that he would not suffer death from any two legged or four legged being or from any weapon. Brahma also powered him with Gayatri Mantra. After acquiring these powers, Arunasura defeated the devas and conquered heaven. The Devas prayed Goddess Durga for help.

One day Goddess appeared in Arunasura's garden as a beautiful woman. Seeing the lady, Arunasura approached her. The beautiful lady reminded him that she had killed Shambasura and from whom Arunasura had escaped death. Arunasura got angry and tries to kill the woman with sword. The Goddess suddenly turned into a stone. Arunasura slashed the stone with the sword, then a vast swarm of bees emerged from the stone and stung him.

The bees (dhumbi) stung him repeatedly till his last breath. Devas led by Jabali performed abhisheka with tender coconut water and requested the Bramarambhika (Queen of the bees) to bless the world. Goddess Durga then appeared in her 'Soumya Roopa' in middle of the river, where present structure of the temple imparts its glory to the world. 'Kati' being the word which means 'center' (midway between the 'Kanakagiri' the place where the river was born, and the end, Pravanje, where the river joins the sea) and 'lla' means area. Thus the place is called 'Kati + lla' Kateel.

The Temple is in the middle of the river Nandini and is known as Shree Durga Parameshwari and  surrounded by panoramic scenes and attractive greeneries. 'Anna Santharpane' - is served to devotees and lakhs together pilgrims visiting this temple during Annual Festival seasons, Lakhsa Deepostsava.  Sharannavarathri is the special occasion of this temple. Beginning on Ashwija Shuddha Pratipada day, this festival is celebrated for nine day. Specially Ranga pooja sevas offered on this occasion. Lalitha Panchami, Maha Navami and Vijaya Dashami are the very special occasions during Navarathri festival.So please visit this temple and avail the blessings of Sri Kateel Durga Parameshwari.

Temple Website : http://www.kateeldevi.in

How to Reach : 

Nearest Airport: Mangalore

Nearest Railhead: Mangalore

Road: Kateel is well connected by roads.
1. Mangalore - Bajpe - Kateel (25 Kms)
2. Udupi - Mulki - Kinnigoli - Kateel (45 Kms)
3. Moodbidri - Kinnigoli - Kateel (22 Kms)
4. B C Road - Kaikamba - Bajpe - Kateel (35 Kms)