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It is believed that the deity got the name "Chitrapura" after the killing of the Demons Chitrasura and Vichitrasura by Jaladurga, the younger sister of Sapta Durgas. The story revolves around the two demons followers of Darigasura who were wandering in search of Jaladurga to take revenge of their master's death. They happen to meet a Gandharva named Chitraksha and his two beautiful wives. The demons were lured by the beauty of Chitrakshas wives and so took them away on defeating the Gandharva in a fight. The helpless Gandharva is said to have prayed Lord Hari to rescue his wives. As per the wishes of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Jaladurga with her divine power kills these two demons and rescues Chitrakshas wives. However she blesses the dying Rakshas by naming the place upon their death, as Chitrapura or Vichitrapura. She also promises to grace the place, along with Mahakali, who helped her in the battle in the form of Udbhavalinga.
The temple is open From 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. And 5:00 PM to 9.00 PM
How To Reach Shree Chitrapura Durgaparameshwari Temple
Road: The nearest bus stop is Chitrapura.
Railways: The nearest railhead is Surathkal railway station.
Airport: The closest Airport is the Mangaluru airport which is about 15 kms from the temple.
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah
Mahissaasura Nirnaashi Bhaktaanaam Sukhade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Madhu Kaittabha Vidhvamsi Vidhaatr Varade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
It is believed that "Chitrapura" the name being called came after the Demons Chitrasura and Vichitrasura killed by Jaladurga the younger sister of Sapta Durgas.
