Construction / Remodeling

This temple has a history dating from about the 14th century when the Jain Bhairarasa Odeyars ruled Karkala and surrounding places. The Gaud Saraswat Brahmins were given land by the Jain Odeyars so that these people can lead a happy life. They also gave them lands for agriculture as these Brahmins had it as an occupation. The priests of this community namely Joishys, Puraniks and Tantris were the main people who had an existence from the 14th century. The exact date of installation of this temple is still unknown as during that time there were no written materials or documents.

Unfortunately the people of this locality have no concept of preserving the old heritage, they demolished the 'Sanctum Sanctorum’.