The Billava community was suppressed by the Brahmins in some regions, and at that time the community found a leader in Sree Narayana Guru. He is regarded as an uplifter of the downtrodden and a visionary social servant. Sree Narayana Guru visited Mangalore in response to an invitation from the billava group. After his visit, Sree Narayana Guru selected a site in Kudroli; he advised community elders of the suitable location for the temple, and work began under his direction. Elders such as Sahukar Koragappa took the initiative in ensuring smooth progress in the temple's construction. Gokarnanatha Kshethra, Mangalore, foundation stone was originally laid by the couple Siri Amma Poojaarthi and Chennappa Poojaary in 1908.
Sree Narayana Guru consecrated the temple in February 1912 with the installation of the sacred Shiva linga, brought by him, and named it "Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Kshethra". He advocated that all God's creation had the right to worship the Almighty and preached that people (regardless of caste or creed) should worship one divine force, which is known by different names. In accordance with the Guru's advice, idols of Lord Ganapathy, Lord Subramanya, Goddess Annapoorneshwari, Lord Bhairava, the Nava Grihas (Lords of nine planets), Lord Shanishwara and Lord Shri Krishna has been installed at the Kshethra. This has helped devotees worship at all these sannidanams (abodes) and seek blessings and solace for their needs. Sahukar Koragappa donated the land needed for the Kshethra, and was its first administrative head.
Every year Mangalore Dussera celebrated in Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Kshethra
Sree Narayana Guru consecrated the temple in February 1912 with the installation of the sacred Shiva linga, brought by him, and named it "Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Kshethra". He advocated that all God's creation had the right to worship the Almighty and preached that people (regardless of caste or creed) should worship one divine force, which is known by different names. In accordance with the Guru's advice, idols of Lord Ganapathy, Lord Subramanya, Goddess Annapoorneshwari, Lord Bhairava, the Nava Grihas (Lords of nine planets), Lord Shanishwara and Lord Shri Krishna has been installed at the Kshethra. This has helped devotees worship at all these sannidanams (abodes) and seek blessings and solace for their needs. Sahukar Koragappa donated the land needed for the Kshethra, and was its first administrative head.
Every year Mangalore Dussera celebrated in Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Kshethra
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