Herga


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 of the deity is carried out and is celebrated as a grand event. The temple was renovated in 1983. A Dhwajasthamba made of stone was constructed in 1993. The presiding Goddess of the temple is also known as Hergamma or Gramadevate.

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.