Idagunji, un endroit sacré pour le culte hindou, est dédié au Seigneur Ganapati et accueille plus d'un million de pèlerins
dans l'année. Ganapati à deux bras tient dans ses mains le modaka (friandise) et le padma (lotus). Selon la légende, le Seigneur
vint en ces lieux qui s'appelait alors Kunjaranya, et servait de retraite pour les anciens Rishis (Sages). Idagunji (Idakuñja), 14km au sud-ouest de
Honnavar, District de Uttara Kanada, Karnataka
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Idagunji is a sacred place of Hindu worship in Honnavara taluk of Uttara Kannada (North Canara) district in Karnataka.
The famous temple at Idagunji dedicated to Lord Ganapati is the main attraction, receiving more than 1 million devotees per year.
Idagunji is about 14 kms southeast of Honnavar. The two handed Ganapati is holding Modaka and Padma (Lotus) in his hands. According to the
legend Lord Ganapati stayed in the place Kunjaranya which is now renowned as Idagunji (Idakuñja). It is said to be a place of penance
selected by ancient Rishies (Saints), Idagunj, Karnataka
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