Thodikana

Thodikana is an Indian village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats in southern Karnataka. It is in the Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, about 100 km from Mangalore city. This village has much greenery and attracts visitors with its cultural and natural sites.

Thodikana
town
Thodikana is located in Karnataka
Thodikana
Thodikana
Location in Karnataka, India
Thodikana is located in India
Thodikana
Thodikana
Thodikana (India)
Coordinates: 12.511079°N 75.469894°E / 12.511079; 75.469894
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Languages
 • OfficialArebhashe Kannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Nearest citySullia, puttur Madikeri

Thodikana is known most for its Mallikarjuna temple, which was probably built sometime in the 13th century. The temple gets many hundreds of visitors each week. A few meters southeast of the temple there is a fish tank known as meenugundi. Visitors traditionally feed the fish raw rice. Killing the fish is forbidden.

The temple offers free mid-day meals to pilgrims daily as a prasadam. A waterfall called Devaragundi is situated about 1.5 kilometers from the temple.

Thodikana village is largely agricultural, with many arecanut (betelnut), coconut, rubber, vanilla, and pepper plantations.

Transportation and Accommodation

The following transportation options are available for travelling to Thodiakana:

Main attractions
  • The Payaswini river flows through Thodikana.
  • Kolikkamale mountain is a famous trekking place near Thodikana.
  • Bhagandeshwara Temple of Bhagamandala, around 18 kilometers from Thodikana, is a famous pilgrimage location.
  • Devaragundi waterfall isaround 1.5 km from Thodikana village.
  • Talacauvery is situated around 22 km from Thodikana.
  • A few meters southeast of the Thodikana temple there is a fish tank 'Meenagundi' which belongs to the temple which is very famous in Mangalore district.
  • The Mallikarjuna temple is the most famous temple of Lord Shiva in Sullia Taluk.

People and Culture

The majority of residents of Thodikana speak Tulu. Other languages spoken by residents include Are Bhashe, Kannada, Havyaka Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam.

See also

Nearby cities/towns

SAMPAJE(Dakshina Kannada)

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