Idagunji Mahaganapati Temple
A coastal abode of Vighnaharta
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About Idagunji Mahaganapati Temple
Set amid the green Uttara Kannada coast, this revered Ganapati temple at Idagunji is visited by lakhs each year for its standing idol of Mahaganapati. A peaceful shrine away from the tourist trail.
Aarti Timings
- Morning Pooja06:00
- Maha Pooja12:30
- Evening Pooja19:30
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Ganesh Chaturthi
August–SeptemberThe appearance of Lord Ganapati is the temple's grandest occasion, with elaborate alankarams, abhishekams and large crowds of devotees seeking the removal of obstacles.
Sankashti & Vinayaka Chaturthi
MonthlyEach lunar month's Chaturthi sees special worship of Mahaganapati, with devotees observing fasts and offering modaks.
Poojas & Sevas
Ganapati Abhishekam
Ritual bathing of the standing Mahaganapati idol followed by adornment — a deeply favoured seva for blessings and the clearing of difficulties.
Ganapati Homa
A sacred fire ritual invoking Vighnaharta, performed for new beginnings, success and the removal of obstacles.
Travel Guide
Address
Idagunji Mahaganapati Temple, Idagunji, Honnavar, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka 581350
Nearest Airport
Mangaluru International Airport (160 km) · Hubballi Airport (160 km)
Nearest Railway
Honnavar Railway Station (Konkan Railway, 18 km)
Best Season
October to February — pleasant coastal weather; the monsoon (June–September) is heavy but verdant.
Dress Code
Modest traditional attire; remove footwear before entering the sanctum.
How to reach
Idagunji lies inland from Honnavar on the Konkan coast; reach by road from Honnavar, Murudeshwar or Sirsi, with the temple a short drive from the highway.
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