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Sri Vinayaka Shankaranarayana Durgamba Temple is located at Sri Kshethra Nandavara in Sajipa Munnur of Bantwal Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district. The temple is located at a distance about 28 Km from Mangalore, the district headquarters. This famous temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka Shankara Narayana.

Situated on the banks on Netravathi river. The temple is fascinating not only for its artistic and scenic view but also for the spiritual energy it provides for the visitiors. This old temple has been now renovated and many facilities have been added , It is the Sanctum-Sanctorum of thousands of devotees from all over the world.

Vinayaka Shankarnarayana Durgamba Temple is the Sanctum-Sanctorum of a huge number of devotees spread over this sacred and spiritual land. This temple is attractive not only for its artistic and picturesque view but also for the spiritual energy it provides for the devotees.

The Thirtha Mantap and Gharbhagudi (Sanctum-Sanctorum) of the Lord Vinayaka, Lord Shankara Narayana, Goddess Durgamba have been altered. New main entrance to the Temple and Swagatha Gopura (Temple Tower) at the entrance has been constructed. Many development activities are planned at the Vinayaka Shankarnarayana Durgamba Temple

Though the temple has been renovated, the temple maintains the old glory through its several religious and social activities highlighting the temple's commitment towards the devotees. The temple believes that "Serving Community is Serving God" that there is no better way of serving God than serving community.