Herga

Herga

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Herga| type = village| latd = 13.360 | longd = 74.804
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Udupi
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area_telephone = 0820
postal_code = 576 134
vehicle_code_range = KA-20
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Herga is a small village in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India.

Geography

The village has mainly paddy fields. It is approximately 3 kilometres from Parkala and 8 kilometers from Manipal.

Herga Temple

Herga has a Durgaparameshwari Temple on a small hilltop. During February of each year, procession (jaatre or uthsava) of the deity is carried out and is celebrated as a grand event. The temple was renovated in 1983. A "Dhwajasthamba" (flag-post) made of stone was constructed in 1993. The presiding Goddess of the temple is also known as Hergamma (protector of Herga) or Gramadevate (Grama - village, Devate - Goddess).

Climate

The climate is humid and warm between November and May and wet and cool during the monsoon months from June to October. It has a tropical climate characteristic of coastal plains in the West of India.

External links

[http://hergaswarga.com Website of Herga]

ee also

* Udupi district
* Karnataka


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