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Dharamsthala
Gokarna
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Mookambika Temple ||
Dharmasthala
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Murudeshwar ||
Iskon Temple
Besides the many Jain
basadis and a museum, the centrepiece of this temple town is a
39 ft. tall monolith statue of Lord Bahubali. Dharmasthala,
situated 75 kms. east of Mangalore, in Belthangady taluk of
Dakshina Kannada district, is a remarkable example of communal
harmony and religious and cultural tolerance. The Jain
tirthankara and Lord Manjunatha (Shiva) are worshipped on the
same consecrated ground. Here, religious charity is a way of
life. The Manjunatha Temple, a prominent Shaiva centre, is
administered by a benevolent Jain Heggade, whose charity and
concern for social welfare have become legendary. Irrespective
of caste, creed and religion, pilgrims are given free meals and
lodging. During the festival of Laksha Deepotsava, 100,000 oil
lamps light up the night with their tiny flames.
Getting There
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District: |
Dakshina Kannada |
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Road |
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Mangalore – 75
kms. |
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Bangalore –
300 kms. |
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Rail |
Mangalore – 75 kms. |
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Air |
Mangalore – 75 kms. |
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STD Code: |
08256-77
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