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Protect Sri Kanipura Gopalakrishna Temple, Kumbla, Kasargod in Kerala

Government of India’s Road Transport and Highways Ministry wants to aquire a land in Kasargod District for road widening work of N.H. No. 17 between Kasargod and Mangalore stretch. It requires 2579.15 square meters land which includes the land exactly where ‘Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna Temple’ is situated. ‘Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna Temple’ is situated at its present location for centuries and its evidences are also available with the Sri Gopalkrishna Kshetra Samithi. As per the history, this temples has its origin in ‘Dwaparyuga’ which means that this temple is exists from at least 5000 years. But still Road Transport and Highways Ministry wants to demolish the Temple just for the sake of road widening. The road can be deviated easily and it will also protect the ancient temple and faith of millions of Hindus worshipping the Deity.

History of the Sri Gopalkrishna Temple and its evidences

Kanipura Sri Gopalkrishna Temple is a holy pilgrimage Center of Hindus and is categorised as an "A"Grade Temple. As per religious belief the mesmerizing Krishnashila Idol of the Lord Bala Gopalkrishna, having the features of a child, which was worshipped by Lord Krishna's foster mother Yashoda, was presented by the almighty Lord Krishna himself to the sage Kanva Maharshi in Dwaparayuga, who in turn installed the same at its present location where the temple exists.

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