Photo 1 / 4Temple front across the car park. Photo: Keerthana.7204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple
About the Temple
The Durgaparameshwari temple at Kateel stands on a small island in the Nandini river, about 16 km from Mangaluru airport. Devotees link it to the goddess's victory over the demon Arunasura. Kateel is also a home of Yakshagana, and the temple's own troupes stage performances offered to the goddess.
Why visit
- See a Devi shrine set on an islet in the middle of the Nandini river.
- Watch or sponsor a Yakshagana performance, a tradition closely tied to Kateel.
Temple Timings
- Morning
- 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
These are the opening and closing times on the national tourism portal. Whether darshan pauses at midday was not confirmed. Hours may run later during Navaratri. Confirm at the temple.
Before You Go
- Time to allow
45 minutes to 1.5 hours inside the temple. This is a planning allowance, not a queue time; festival days take longer.
- Dress
Not confirmed; ask at the entrance. Karnataka Tourism asks visitors to dress modestly and respectfully.
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
- Phones
A phone rule was not confirmed; ask at the entrance.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Access
The temple stands on a river islet. Step counts and wheelchair routes are not confirmed; ask at the temple office.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
Highlights
- Island shrine in the Nandini
The temple stands on an islet in the middle of the Nandini river, surrounded by green countryside.
- Yakshagana troupes
The temple keeps six Yakshagana troupes. Devotees arrange performances as an offering to the goddess, often staged in their own towns.
- Arunasura legend
The shrine is linked to the goddess Durga's defeat of the demon Arunasura.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, incredibleindia.gov.in · checked 22 Oct 2026
How to reach Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple
- By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) · about 16 km
- By train: Mangaluru · about 18 km
- By road: Kateel lies between Mangaluru airport and Kinnigoli on the way to Udupi, about 20 km from Mangaluru. Public buses link it with Udupi, Subrahmanya and Dharmasthala.
Sources: karnatakatourism.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Nearby Places
- MangaluruThe coastal city with the nearest airport, railway station and hotels.16 km by road
- Udupi Sri Krishna MathThe Krishna shrine at the centre of the Madhva tradition.35 km away
- Dharmasthala Manjunatha TempleA Shiva shrine inland with free meals for pilgrims.56 km away
Sources: karnatakatourism.org, en.wikipedia.org, wikidata.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
Is there a dress code at Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple?
Not confirmed; ask at the entrance. Karnataka Tourism asks visitors to dress modestly and respectfully.
Can I take my phone inside Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple?
A phone rule was not confirmed; ask at the entrance.
What are the Kateel temple timings?
The national tourism portal lists 05:00 to 21:00. Other guides differ by about half an hour, so confirm at the temple, especially during Navaratri.
Why is Kateel known for Yakshagana?
The temple keeps six Yakshagana troupes. Devotees arrange performances as an offering to the goddess, often in their own towns.
How do I reach Kateel?
Mangaluru airport is about 16 km away and Mangaluru railway station about 18 km, per Karnataka Tourism. Buses connect Kateel with Mangaluru and other temple towns.