Murdeshwar temple

 

Sri Murudeshwar Temple:

Murdeshwar is a famous tourist place for Lord Shiva worshipped as Sri Murudeswara swamy by Hindus. Murdeshwar town in Karnataka state near bhatkal taluk of uttara Karnataka region. The town is located 13 km from the bhatkal.

The Murudeshwar Temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. It is located in the town of Murudeshwar in the Bhatkal Taluk of North Karnataka and has the world’s second largest Shiva statue. The temple is sprawled on the Kanduka Hill and is surrounded by Arabian Sea on three sides.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Murdeshwar is famous for the world's second tallest statue,the town lies on the coast of the Arabian sea.It is open to the public from 06:00 am to 12 noon and 03:00 pm to 08:15 pm. The Murudeshwar temple darshan booking is free and you can visit on any day between 06:00 am to 12 noon and 03:00 pm to 08:15 pm. 

 The Murudeshwar temple is a famous tourist destination in Karnataka and is home to one of the world’s largest Shiva statues. The gopuram of the temple, which is the main attraction, is 20-storey tall and has a beautiful first light effect. The statue is a major tourist attraction in Karnataka because it is a chance to see the world’s second largest Shiva statue. The temple is also home to a number of other attractions, including a man-made lake

 Murudeshwar temple and fort are also the most visited spots, captivating one with their rustic charm and beauty. Nearby Netrani island is also a trendy spot for tourists as it offers excellent snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. The Murudeshwar beach, however, has become a little overcrowded. Murdeshwar is a beautiful place which  is also an entertainment destination with beaches with boats and jet skis.

How to reach Murudeshwar Temple?

Murudeshwar Temple is well connected by BUS and TRAIN.Number of buses are available to Murudeshwar from all over Karnataka.The nearest Railway station is the Murudeshwar Railway Station. on the mangaluru - Mumbai konkan railway route. It is located 13 km by road from bhatkal.

The Mangalore International Airport is the closest airport to the temple at a distance of 139 km.