bhargavasarma {nirikhi krishna bhagavan}

Popularly known as Durgabetta and Vimanagiri; this famous Durga temple is within the vicinity of the holy Pajaka kshethra the birth place of Sri Madhvacharya the founder exponent of Dwaita/Tattvavada philosophy. It is about 10 km from Udupi Ksethra. The temple is located on a hill which looks like an elephant (Kunjara) hence the name Kunjarugiri. It is an ancient temple where Goddess Durga in Chaturbhuja (four armed) was installed by none other than Lord Parashurama the dynamic incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Sri Madhvacharya used to visit this temple daily during his childhood.  Transcendental magnificence and grace of Durgadevi is reflected in the idol at Kunjarugiri temple with the Goddess  holding Shanka (conch) and Chakra (discus) in the upper hands and Dhanus (bow) and Trishula (trident) in the lower hands. Association with Lord Parashurama and Jagadguru Sri Madhvacharya adds prominence to this place Kunjarugiri a popular Durga Kshethra to be visited especia...

6th in the line of Dasavatharas, Parashurama was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born to Sage Jamadagni (one of the Saptha Rishis) and Renuka in Tretha Yuga. Born in the clan of Sage Bhrigu he is also known as Bhargavarama. He derived his name as Parashurama from his weapon called Parashu (axe).  In sloka # 61 of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stothram, Lord Vishnu is described as Khanda-Parashuh; Parashurama the axe wielder.  He is the one with a punishing axe.  The power of that axe was so immense that all Kshathriyas who were arrogant were destroyed by it. He is the Lord wielding the invincible axe which was like a thunderbolt.  We come across the character of Parashurama in the epics Ramayana and Maha Bharatha. He is one of the seven immortals (Saptha Chiranjeevi). Bheeshma, Drona and Karna of Mahabharatha fame were his disciples. Lord Parashurama was known for his ardent devotion towards his parents. Known for his valor and aggression Lord Parashurama killed the evil ...