Durgaparameshwari Temple, Mandarthi

Durgaparameshwari Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Mandarthi village in Udupi district, Karnataka. Dedicated to Goddess Durgaparameshwari, an incarnation of Durga, it is one of the important Shakti temples in coastal Karnataka. The temple features traditional South Indian architecture with a sanctum, pillared halls and a temple tank. It attracts devotees year-round, especially during Navratri and annual festivals, and is known for its serene rural setting.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian temple complex set in a quiet rural village surrounded by areca and paddy fields. The complex includes the main sanctum housing the goddess idol, pillared mantapas, a temple tank and smaller shrines. The atmosphere is devotional with daily pujas, offerings and chanting. Visitors can walk around the courtyard, observe rituals, receive prasadam and explore the temple architecture and surroundings.