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Karnataka Beaches
Malpe Beach ||
Maravanthe
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Marudeshwar Beach
Marudeshwar
Beach, Karnataka
Marudeshwar Beach
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Location |
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16 Kms From Bhatkal,
Karnataka |
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Famous As |
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Murdeshwar Temple |
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Main Attractions |
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A Picnic Spot |
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Best Time To Visit |
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Throughout The Year |
Situated between Honnavar and Bhatkal, 1 km off the National Highway
is the scenic holy place of Murudeshwar.
The place is believed to have been sanctified by a piece of the
Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara thrown by Ravana and has some beautiful
carvings and statues. Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling
hills, the place is a favourite picnic spot.
WIth the roaring sea to the west, the towering hills to the east and
the coconut and areca groves nearby, the temple attracts a lot of
devotees and tourists as well.
While touring this land of picture-postcard scenery, be sure to
witness some of the quaint rituals like Bhuta worship, the Kambala
(buffalo race) or Korikatta the cockfight.
Partake of the delicacies of coastal Karnataka, the mouth - watering
sweets, spicy fish curries and a variety of rice calces. Savour the
juicy fruits a wide variety of mangoes, jackfruit, cashew and
bananas, which abound in this fertile land. And take home memories
as colourful and varied as your experiences.
Major Attractions of Murudeshwar Beach
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Murdeshwar Temple
This picturesque place situated 16 kms from Bhatkal has a gorgeous temple
perched on a hillock by the shore. Murudeshwar is around 180 km
from Mangalore on the National Highway.
On the route along the highway is the alluring Maravanthe Beach
with the Arabian Sea roaring on the west and a serene river on the
east along this route for almost 2 kilometres. The sea is an
intrinsic part of the temple scape at Murudeshwar. The sea
surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka
Giri on three sides.
Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps
leading to the temple. The Murudeshwar temple has a history that
dates back to a few centuries.
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Local Belief
The temple, which embodies a linga, is believed to have erupted
when Ravana flung the cloth covering the atmatlinga at Gokarana
while lifting it. As one ascends the hillock, there is a shrine of
Jattiga seated on a horse.
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Fort
There is also a huge fort behind the temple said to have been
renovated by Tipu sultan, the ruler of Mysore.
Places to stay in Murudeshwar
Temple Cottages. Ashirwad Hotel & Resort, Murudeshwar Complex.
How to Get There
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Air
The nearest airport is at Goa.
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Rail
Hubli is the nearest railhead.
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Road
Bhatkal is 16 kms by road from Murudeshwar.
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