Sowthadka Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple. ಸೌತಡ್ಕ ಶ್ರೀ ಮಹಾಗಣಪತಿ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ

Open feild Ganesha its a outdoor ganesha temple very sacred n devotional place getting there wish list granted

Southadka is a pilgrimage center located in Belthangady Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It is popularly known as Maha Ganapati Kshetra and is one of the many siddhi kshetras of the district.

The temple is located just 20 km away from the pilgrim town of Dharmasthala. Here are some features of the Vinayaka temple in Southadka:

Idol of Lord Ganesha: The idol of Lord Ganesha is installed majestically under the bowers of an ancient tree. It is spectacular and is made of black stone. A shining arch is all that surrounds the beautiful idol, and huge brass lamps are also present

Bells: Rows of brass bells tied to wooden beams are present in front of the Lord's idol for devotees to sound them during the pooja. These bells in various shapes and sizes are a great attraction among children.

Facilities: The temple has a spacious goshala (cow shed), a row of pretty shops vending pooja materials, a small temple office where seva tickets and prasada can be bought, and a modest temple kitchen that dishes up tasty naivedya prasada

Name: In Tulu, sowthe means 'cucumber' and adka means 'field'. Cowherds in this place were growing cucumber and they offered the same to Lord Ganapathi of this place during their worship. Hence, this place gets the name as Southadka

The Vinayaka temple in Southadka is a unique and peaceful place to visit for devotees of Lord Ganesha.

Divine feeling. There is no roof in the temple. If u pray something and tuea bell (gante) it is believed that those works will be done in a ease

The palace is at highest order of devotion to lord Ganesha, Ganesha is in open place.and no much hassle and crowds.one can get darshana in easy way.it's a systematic management to easy each devotees to get access the god grace.

This god village southadka is near to dharamasthala and this god is very famouse god because this god is sitting an without temple.

Hindu temple. Its bayalu ganapathi. There is no garbhagudi or temple building for Ganapathi. Good place

Lord Ganesha idol is so beautiful. It is also called gante ganapati because if anybody prays to the god for their wish if it's complete they will tie the bell. In this temple they offer avalakki prasada made of avalakki and jaggery which is so awesome.

Its a open air temple of load Ganesha where people pray fpr a perticular wish to get full filled and when it gets full filled they tye bell (gante) as a gift to Ganesha.

Recommend to take bell from home because one small bell costed ₹200. Which is quite expensive. You have some fancy stores apart from that not eatables seen in an around.

Place was hills and nice day out
And clean clicking photos was not allowed.

A unique beautiful Ganesh temple. Lord Ganesh here is seated in the open on an elevated platform. A very peaceful place & positive vibes around.

Pilgrims tie bells inside the temple as a thanks giving to god if their wishes are done or granted like a harike.
And prasada. Wow avalakki prasada is very good. Thanks God. Temple serves free lunch to devotees.
Nice approach road and ample parking place for vehicles is a highlight.
A must visit temple to take Lord Ganesha’s blessings especially due to the uniqueness.

This temple is located just 17 to 18 kms from Dharmasthala and highly recommended to visit. The uniqueness of this temple is there is no Garbha gudi and the idol is open out in the field which is very beautiful. Avalakki prasadam here is highly recommendable.

Temple of Ganesha Ji.
Where bakth will praise for wish and if it get to in the return they give bell to temple.
The prasaad Avlakki was nice.

It's an open place. No shelter for lord Ganesha idol. There is a belief that, If one ties a bell in the temple, their wishes come true. Good vibes inside the temple. They serve food here as prasadam.
Ample parking area.

Sri mahaganapathi temple. He wants no shelter. He likes to stay in nature. Ther is no temple complex built to him. True maker.

Uniqueness is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field without a 'Garbha gudi' and structure & surrounded by lovely greenery

It's decorated with Bells, offered by devotees who have made special wishes.
BEWARE of few monkeys inside the temple.

The temple serves food to all the DEVOTEES.
Not many from outside the district are aware of this temple.
A shining arch is all that surrounds the beautiful idol in black stone and, of course, huge brass lamps.

A beautifull Ganapathi temple. It is a open temple. The temple is fully surrounded by Greenery. A beautifull whether is also there. The speaclity of this is temple is there is full of Bell's everywhere. People Tie the Bell's to fullfill their blessings. It is beautiful temple for a visitor's. Must visit this place and enjoy the place.

One of the divine temple i have visited till date!
It is near dharmastala
Some kind of peace, positivity is there in that place.
Prasadha is the best belladh avalakki

Nice holy place to visit, near to Dharmasthala temple, Lord Ganapati is out in the open field, without a temple structure.

Southadka Mahaganapathi temple, i visited the first time with my friends, its approximately 20km far from Dharmastala
Taxis are available to Southadka from Dharmastala main entrance they charged
Rs100 fare per head and its a sharing Taxi
Place was very nice

Southadka is a pilgrimage centre located at a distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Nellyadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The uniqueness of the place is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field without a Garbha gudi and temple structure. It is surrounded by greenery and open round the clock for offering prayers. About 35 km from Kukke Subramanya Temple is Southadka Shree Mahaganapathi Kshetra in the interior of Kokkada. This is about 16 KM from Dharmasthala. The temple is decorated with lot of Bells mainly, offered by worshippers who have special wishes. One can find lot of monkeys inside the temple. The Mahapuja is performed every year in the month of January. The temple also serves food to all the devotees in the form of prasadam. The temple is 6 KM from Patrame on the banks of Netravati River. Belthangady’s hidden gem, it’s a unique[citation needed] temple with vast expanses of lush greenery. Sitting cozily in the lap of nature amidst such a tranquil atmosphere is Lord Ganapati. Welcome to Southadka, the abode of Lord Ganapati. Popularly known as Maha Ganapati Kshetra, Southadka in Belthangandy taluk of Dakshina Kannada district is hailed as one of the many siddhi kshetras of the district. Surprisingly, not many from outside the district are aware of the existence of this temple which is located just 20 km away from the pilgrim town of Dharmasthala. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, this temple with no formal structure surrounding it, offers a unique experience. A spacious goshala (cow shed), a row of pretty shops vending pooja materials, a small temple office where seva tickets and prasada can be bought and a modest temple kitchen that dishes up tasty naivedya prasada is all that Southadka houses. The idol of Lord Ganesha, installed majestically under the bowers of an ancient tree, is spectacular, to say the least. A shining arch is all that surrounds the beautiful idol in black stone and, of course, huge brass lamps. Right in front of the Lords idol are rows of brass bells tied to wooden beams for devotees to sound them during the pooja. These bells in various shapes and sizes are a great attraction among children.

A must visit holy place for all hindu. Very neat arrangements. I should appreciate the behaviour and nature of all the purohits and other staffs
Anna santharpana was so arranged and delicious too.

Jai sri Mahaganapathy.

The almighty is placed out in the open, the place is surrounded with lush greenery, peaceful place to worship the lord. The place is well maintained.

As there was series of holidays I visited this unique Open field Ganapathi temple, though there was considerable rush where other wise usually people could have easy darshan from close proximity to Lord, we had darshan from little far but after having prasadam, here too we were lucky due grace of God Lord Ganapa with all that rush we could have anna prasadam instantly all in all we were blessed by Lord Ganapa

Well known for fulfilling wishes of the devotees, the idol of lord Ganesha doesn't have a roof over but stands in open area. It is believed to accept only bells (of various shapes and sizes available at the premises) once the wish is fulfilled. The idol is known to be installed by shepherds many years ago. No crowd usually, can get archane and other sevas.

It's a divine place. Very unique since the deity sits in the open. Whoever has a wish can tie a bell here. Known to be a very powerfull place. One must visit if you are going to dharmasthala.

It was good Place and Good Temple and small temple. We can see 16 km far away from Dharmastala. Actually there was no Building for this temple this is Open space temple. The Ganesha Idol was built in open area and Sarounded by park and trees. All pilgrims tag one Bell in this place if they had any Arike. Totally it was good and it is a small place

Beautiful and the bell sounds really makes u calm u will feel real inner peace and u don't feel coming from there. The idol attracts u so much

Clean, well maintained temple. Just a few minutes from the dharmasthala kukke route. The whole visit will take around 15-30 minutes. A different type of temple. Along with being spiritual, also a good photo destination with the bell decorations.

It is very nice temple. Being a big devotee of Lord ganesha. I was very happy. Visited fr the very first time. From now will sure visit wen eve I go tat side. Bells r offered wen ur prayers are fulfilled in this temple. Ganu

Most best devotional place I believe the lord will bless the devoties wish and make it happen his believer will always remain happy

This temple which I visited once but this place is awesome and the Prasad here is so tasty and here the ganapathi is very powerful and he fulfills our wishes powerful god

One of the best places of worship especially for those who love Lord Ganesh.
The temple in the open and the bells all around the temples make the view very
Serene.
Missed the Prasad (flate rice mixed with jaggery and ghee concnetrate) this time due to covid.

Sri mahaganapathy temple near Dharmasthala.
Very devine place with ancient touch.
Lord Ganesha idol in open temple.there is no building for this temple. Lakhs of people visit this temple.very powerfull temple. Devotees will offer bells to temple. Very near and on the way to Dharmasthala Manjunatha temple.
One could get good darshana and mind will be peaceful after visiting this temple.

To Great have peace mind and Environment in This Place Called Sowthadka Srimaha Ganapathi Temple. And Also I Have Never Seen Something Like This Type Places.

Wow. I don't think anyone think of rating it less than 4 or 5 stars. Such a good place. Few years back many people were not aware of this place much except people from Udupi and DK. Now almost everyone who visits Dharmasthala or Subramanya ends up visiting this as well. Best plan would be to visit Dharmasthala in the early morning then to southadka further to kukke Subramanya. People believe this place a lot. Open and beautiful place. I usually prefer to visit during intial days of monsoon season or when the rain starts receding.

Very nice temple.don't forget to eat the special prasadam.it's around 45mins from Dharmastala towards Bangalore route. You can reach there by share autos or by your own vehicle.the last 3-4 kms odd route is bad.i. E.after taking deviation from the main road. Speciality about this temple is that it won't be closed at all and it doesn't have any shelter too.you will experience a real positive vibe for sure.they do serve anna prasadham for free in the afternoon.
Very nice place.

The idol of Ganesha worshipped in this temple, was found by cowherd boys. These innocent boys carried this idol with the bhajan, pooja all along the way to the present place of worship and placed the idol under the tree. Every day they offered Ganesha with tender cucumber as naivedya, performed prayers, chanted bhajans. Hence from then, this shrine derived the name SOWTHADKA. (In Kannada Southe (Cucumber) + Adka (A vast plain). As per the Hindu Vastu tradition, Temples are built with Gopuras facing towards the east, idols of diety are installed. Southadka is a pilgrimage center located at a distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Belthangadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The uniqueness of the place is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field without a ‘Garbha Gudi and temple structure. It is surrounded by fascinating greeneries and opens round the clock for offering prayers. About 35km from Kukke Subramanya Temple is ‘Southadka Shree Mahaganapathi Kshetra’ in the interiors of Kokkada.

I am didn't see anywhere on this type of temple it's very nice and peoples also and atmosphere with the what Hawa wherever whenever it's very good and whenever I go in Dharmasthala To Kukke Subramanya temple I will visit on this southadka Ganapathi I will always pray and I am always believe the ganappa so I will go thank you so much.

A temple in the midst of forest (kind of). An open temple with Ganesh has no roof. Donating bells seems to be a practice. May be good to visit during rainy season when more greenary is there.

Morning is so much good here! Such a clam place! Happy place. Also get darshana of Maha Ganapathi God

Very calm and fresh feeling place! Nice natural air which is relaxing!

Lord Ganesha without Gopura

Very awsome place and amazing bells sounds, but I don't recommend people to go there because it's only temple with calm and peace, if more people go there then there is no point of peace.

Serenity at its Best. One must visit this inertly located temple on the way to Dharmasthala from Subramanya or vice Versa

This place is known for blessings of lord Ganesha and your wishes will be fullfilled soon after your wish is full filled make sure you tie a bell near the temple place

One of the best temples with a really great environment! The Ganesha is in open land, so no long queue to darshana! And there is lunch from 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm everyday so very good for tourists too!

Southadka is a pilgrimage centre located at a distance of 3 km from Kokkada in Nellyadi Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The uniqueness of the place is Lord Maha Ganapathi is out in the open field without a 'Garbha gudi' and temple structure. It is surrounded by greenery and open round the clock for offering prayers. About 35 km from Kukke Subramanya Temple is 'Southadka Shree Mahaganapathi Kshetra' in the interior of Kokkada. This is about 16 KM from Dharmasthala. The temple is decorated with lot of Bells mainly, offered by worshippers who have special wishes. One can find lot of monkeys inside the temple. The Mahapuja is performed every year in the month of January. The temple also serves food to all the devotees in the form of prasadam. The temple is 6 KM from Patrame on the banks of Netravati River.

Belthangady’s hidden gem, it’s a unique[citation needed] temple with vast expanses of lush greenery. Sitting cozily in the lap of nature amidst such a tranquil atmosphere is Lord Ganapati. Welcome to Southadka, the abode of Lord Ganapati.

Popularly known as Maha Ganapati Kshetra, Southadka in Belthangandy taluk of Dakshina Kannada district is hailed as one of the many siddhi kshetras of the district. Surprisingly, not many from outside the district are aware of the existence of this temple which is located just 20 km away from the pilgrim town of Dharmasthala. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, this temple with no formal structure surrounding it, offers a unique experience.

A spacious goshala (cow shed), a row of pretty shops vending pooja materials, a small temple office where seva tickets and prasada can be bought and a modest temple kitchen that dishes up tasty naivedya prasada is all that Southadka houses. The idol of Lord Ganesha, installed majestically under the bowers of an ancient tree, is spectacular, to say the least. A shining arch is all that surrounds the beautiful idol in black stone and, of course, huge brass lamps. Right in front of the Lord's idol are rows of brass bells tied to wooden beams for devotees to sound them during the pooja. These bells in various shapes and sizes are a great attraction among children.

A temple that has no Garbha Gudi and set in open air, it was wish of Lord Mahaganapati that devotees should be able to pray to him at any time and accessible every moment. Offering of Bells is the unique feature of this temple

Temple is on the way to Shree Ksethra Dharmasthala.

Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple has bells all around.

A must visit open temple of Lord Ganapathi. Located in a cool place, falls on way to Dharmasthala. Pleasant environment, well knowledged staff. But the surrounding areas are changing dynamics with day today changes. It seems like it will loose its environmental charm shortly.

Nice place to visit. Lord is completely open without any enclosure.
You'll get a cloth bag for prasadam at Rs 70.
Crowd is moderate and parking not a problem at all

Beautiful temple without any shed for which it is known as. Fulfills our wishes and devotees hang bells around. Delicious prasadam too.

An open temple, with devotees on fulfillment of their desires sought at the temple, offering bells to the Lord.

This tradition is unique to this temple and attracts a large number of devotees to the temple.

Just see the number of Bells to get an idea of fulfilled desires.

The Ganesha temple is near dharamasthala, the temple is open without roof, hence it's unique, the lunch served is very nice.

Devotees visiting the temple tie bells on the kondis

It's an Open Temple without gopura or garbha gudi. Beautiful Temple with convenient facilities, on the way to Dharmasthala.

Very nice temple, it is open temple and all believe this wish will come true once you visit this place

ಸೌತಡ್ಕ ಗಣೇಶ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯರ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಈದೇವರಿಗೆ ಅತಿ ಉನ್ನತ ವಾದ ಶಿಖರ ಕಟ್ಟಿಸಬೇಕು ಇಲ್ಲವಾದರೆ ಬಯಲಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಇರುತ್ತೇನೆ ಎಂಬ ಅಪ್ಪಣೆಯಾಯಿತಂತೆ ಈಕಾರಣದಿಂದ ಈ ದೇವರು ಬಯಲಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಇದೆ

Temple is unique and beautiful, must visit. However, was saddened by the deforestation happening around the temple. Had visited in January 2015 and in 4 years there has been quite a bit of forest cutting

Very divine and powerful place. Very powerful god, all we need to do here is confess whatever you want to say and keep faith in him, he will keep you in right direction. Apart frok this, This place is very scenic place surrounded by mountains and lot of greenery. Climate is very cool. There is a river passing nearby, go take a dip.