Kanipura Sri Gopala Krishna Bedi Utsava.

Описание: Kanipura Sri Gopalakrishna Temple
Affiliation Hinduism
District Kasaragod district
Deity Shri Gopalakrishna
Festivals Annual Festival, Kumble Bedi
Location Kumbla
State Kerala
Country India

Kanipura Sri Gopalakrishna Temple at Kumbla is an ancient temple situated eight miles due north of Kasaragod town. The Krishnashila Idol of the Lord Bala Gopalkrishna had the features of a child and was worshipped by Lord Krishna's foster mother Yashoda. According to local religious beliefs, this idol was presented by the almighty Lord Krishna himself to the sage Kanva Maharshi in Dvapara Yuga, who in turn installed the idol at its present location where the temple still stands today. 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 stated that Sri Gopalkrishna Temple has the sanctity of over three Yugas of Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga and Kali Yuga. The temple was established by Maharshi Kanwa.Priests of this temple belong to the Kota Brahmin community.