Beedi Ganapathi

ಬೀದಿ ಗಣಪತಿ

Beedi Ganapathi

Temple Legend

"The auspicious guardian at the entrance of the marvelously long courtyard."

Known as the "Beedi Ganapathi" because of its location at the end of the long residential courtyard, this monolithic idol serves as the primary protector of the Agrahara. Devotees offer their first prayers here before entering the sacred settlement.

Vedic Context

Deity

Lord Ganapathi

Location

Entrance Courtyard

Significance

Guardian of the Agrahara

Detail carving

ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ದರ್ಶನ

Architecture that breathes life into ancient stone.