Sri Adi Janardana Temple, Shimanthoor

Sri Adi Janardana Temple

The Sri Adi Janardana Temple is a revered Hindu temple located in Shimanthoor village, near Mulki, in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka (postal code 574154). Known locally as Sri Adi Janardana Devasthana, the temple uniquely houses two idols of Lord Janardana—an original (“Adi Janardana”) and a newer one—placed side by side.

“श्री आदि जनार्दन के मंदिर में जो आया, उसके हृदय में श्रीहरि स्वयं निवास कर लेते हैं।”

― Sri Adi Janardana Temple

This arrangement stems from a legend that the original idol’s divine presence (Sannidhana) persisted even after it sustained damage, leading to the creation of a replacement idol.

Mythological Significance & History

According to tradition, the temple was established by Bhagawan Parashurama, one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, who is believed to have installed many sacred shrines across the Tulu Nadu region. The modern legend recounts that when villagers replaced a damaged idol, they caused a decline in the area’s spiritual vitality—only to realize and restore the original idol alongside the new one, preserving the site’s sanctity. Notably, unlike most regional Vishnu shrines, the temple does not have a Ganesha idol, signifying its distinctive reverence for Lord Janardana as Akhilanda‑Koti‑Brahmanda‑Nayaka.

Significance of the Temple

Devotees flock here to worship Lord Janardana, seeking blessings for overall well-being. The uniqueness of the coexisting idols embodies continuity of divine presence and deep veneration. The temple is especially important in the local spiritual landscape due to its direct association with Parashurama and its rare iconographic detail (the absence of Ganapati)

Architecture of the Temple

While details on distinct architectural styles are limited, the temple follows traditional Tulu Nadu temple design, featuring a simple sanctum housing both idols. Temple premises appear modest yet serene, emphasizing spiritual over ornate expression

How to Reach to Temple

By Air: The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport.

By Train: Mulki Railway Station is around 2 km away; from there, drive via the Mangalore–Udupi highway towards Kinnigoli. After approximately 2 km, you’ll see a temple arch—turn left and proceed 1 km to reach the temple.

Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Sri Adi Janardana Temple

“श्री आदि जनार्दन के मंदिर में जो आया, उसके हृदय में श्रीहरि स्वयं निवास कर लेते हैं।”

Mythological Significance & History

Significance of the Temple

Architecture of the Temple

How to Reach to Temple

Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

Temple Location

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