Welcome to the Sanctum
Pathala Ganapathi Temple in Gundmi village, Udupi district, Karnataka, is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha, revered as a place of spiritual devotion in the region.
Pathala Ganapathi Temple stands in Gundmi village within Udupi district, Karnataka—a region long celebrated for its deep Hindu theological heritage. The shrine is dedicated to Ganesha, the elephant-faced deity worshipped across Hindu traditions as the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings. Within its local community, the temple serves as a centre for prayer and ritual observance, reflecting the enduring place of Ganesha worship in Karnataka's spiritual landscape. Though specifics of the temple's founding and architectural features remain to be documented in detail, its presence in Gundmi underscores the continuity of devotional practice across the coastal and interior villages of Udupi district. Visitors and devotees approach the sanctum seeking blessings and guidance, maintaining the temple's role as a living place of worship. The temple's postal code, 576226, anchors it within the administrative geography of this culturally significant district.
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Sacred Offerings
Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.
Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.
Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.
Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.
Daily Worship
Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.
Sacred Moments
A visual pilgrimage — captured in the soft light of dusk and the gold of dawn.
Plan Your Visit
Address: Karnataka, India 576226
