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Murdeshwar

Murdeshwar is located in the district of Uttara Kannada which is in the state of Karnataka in India. Lying on the coast of the Arabian sea this town has the second tallest Shiva statue in the world. The Hindu god Shiva is also called Murdeshwar and that’s how this town got its name. The Murdeshwar temple is another famous attraction of this place. A fine example of the architecture of the Kings of Vijayanagar, the temple attracts tourists from all over the world.
murudeshwara shiva statue. Image source Wiki Murudeshwara shiva statueI. mage source RNM

Surrounded by the Arabian Sea on three sides, the Murdeshwar Temple is built on the hill of Kanduka. The temple has a 20 storied gopura called the Raja Gopura. A lift has been installed within the temple by the authorities so that it’s easier for the tourists and pilgrims to reach the Raja gopura to get an excellent view of the massive Shiva idol. The Soleshwar temple built in the 10th century by the Chola kings is another popular tourist destination.   Besides being a town of religious importance, Murdeshwar is also famous for its beaches. One of the most beautiful beaches in this place is Bhatkal with many temples that have historical significance surrounding this place. The months of October to March are the best time to visit this place. Read more about Murudeshwara here.

Netrani Island,Murudeshwar – For The Adventurous Lot!

April 22, 2023 by Priya Radhakrishnan

Aerial view of Netrani Island, Murdeshwar. Image credit Ravi Hegde

Netrani island, an island in Karnataka assumes the name ‘The Heart Shaped Island’ owing to its form that is naturally shaped like a heart. Located in the Arabian sea, about 19 kms from Murudeshwar, it is also called the Bajrangi island and Pigeon island. It is situated in Bhatkal taluk in Uttara Kannada district and […]

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Places Near Murudeshwar – Of Pilgrimage and Adventure

February 2, 2018 by Raggi Mudde

Murudeshwar

There are many places near Murudeshwar and most of them are must visits. Let’s take a look. Notwithstanding the hackneyed concept of the regular tourists associating a quintessential visit to Karnataka with the capital city Bangalore, the garden city Mysore, and the coffee hill town Chikmagalur, this beautiful state of India has a lot more […]

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Murudeshwar, Bhatkal: Famous for its Murudeshwara Statue

April 11, 2017 by Raggi Mudde

Murudeshwar

A statue of Lord Shiva that is 123 feet high is a breath-taking sight to look at. What makes it spectacular is that the statue is situated atop the Kanduka Hill that is surrounded on three sides by the majestic Arabian Sea. Sounds interesting? Catch a glimpse of the world’s second largest statue of Eshwara […]

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Murudeshwar Beach – Of Temples, Waves and More

December 2, 2011 by madur

Murudeshwar , Murudeshwar Beach, Mangaluru. Image source Thom's Blog

The Murudeshwar Beach at Mangalore is another beach with a major tourist attraction from the upcoming beaches in south India.

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Bhatkal Beach – Sun, Sand and Bhatkal

December 1, 2011 by madur

bhatkal beach

Bhatkal beach is one of the most beautiful beaches, located near the famous Murudeshwar temple in the Uttara Kannada region. The famous Jog falls is also close by, attracting visitors in droves.

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Shri Ganapathi Temple, Idagunji

July 25, 2011 by Raggi Mudde

District: Uttara KanadaTown: Idagunji The Ganapathi Temple in Idagunji is in Honnavar Taluk, Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. Shri Ganapathi Temple – Overview Idagunji, a small town in Honnavara Taluq, is famous for its Ganapathi Temple. It is an ancient temple, with a history dating back 1500 years. This temple is very famous and receives around one […]

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