Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple, Aversa, Hindu temple in Aversa, Uttara Kannada District, India.
Shri Katyayani Baneshwar Temple is a stone Hindu temple in Aversa, Uttara Kannada District, India, with separate shrines devoted to Katyayani, Baneshwar, and Ganapati. The building has an unusual shape that resembles an inverted boat, making it stand out from other temples in the area.
The temple traces its origins to Goa, where Saraswat Brahmin families kept the sacred idols before moving them to Aversa during the period of Portuguese colonial rule. The relocation brought the tradition to a new place, where it has continued ever since.
Worship at this temple follows a set order, starting with Katyayani before moving to Baneshwar and the other deities in sequence. Visitors can follow this path through the shrines and observe how the ritual unfolds from one to the next.
The temple is about 1 kilometer from National Highway 17, so reaching it by car or local transport is straightforward. On-site rooms and a dining area are available for those who plan to stay overnight or spend more time at the complex.
The entire complex runs on solar power, which is rare for a religious site of this kind in the region. Visitors who look around the grounds can spot the solar panels that supply all the electricity used by the buildings.
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