A Living Heritage
Sri Venugopala Krishna Temple at Irvathur is one of the ancient temples of the Karkala region, with a history spanning over a millennium. The temple is the Grama Devatha Kshetra for the Irvathur village and holds deep spiritual and cultural significance.
The presiding deity is Sri Venugopala Krishna Devaru, enshrined along with his parivara devatas — Sri Mukhyaprana Devaru, Sri Naga Devaru, and Sri Vyagra Chamundi Daiva. Reconstructed in 2003 with the devotion and support of the devotees, the temple continues its centuries-old traditions of worship, festivals, and service.
Annual Utsava
5-Day Grand Celebration
The temple celebrates its annual Utsava every year, beginning from April 24th, 2026. The five-day festival features special poojas, Rathotsava (chariot festival), Maha Annasantharpane, traditional rituals, and spiritual celebrations that bring together hundreds of devotees from across the region.
Annadhana Seva
Annadhana is a sacred tradition where devotees are served free meals as prasada. It embodies the temple's commitment to selfless service and the spirit of sharing.
The temple conducts Annadhana (free prasada meals) for devotees during important festivals such as Sankranthi, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesha Chaturthi, and during the Annual Utsava celebrations