Śrī Mañjunātha Temple, Kadri
A tenth-century bronze Lokeśvara above nine tanks
⭐ Why it is famous
The seated bronze Lokeśvara of 968 CE — among the finest early bronzes in India — and the nine spring-fed tanks on the hillside where pilgrims bathe before darśan.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Kadri began as a Buddhist Vajrayāna vihāra (Kadarikā Vihāra) and was absorbed into Śaiva worship; the Nātha Panth Jogimatha above the temple still installs its heads here. Alupa king Kundavarma's inscription dates the Lokeśvara bronze.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; abhiṣeka and archana tickets at the counter
- Bathe in the Gomukha tanks before entering, as tradition asks
- Men enter the sanctum area bare-chested in the older custom
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Mañjunātha Temple, Kadri, Mangaluru, Dakshina KannadaMangaluru Central (MAQ) — 4 km
Mangaluru bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Mangaluru International (IXE) — 15 km
City buses and autos from Mangaluru State Bank / Hampankatta, 4 km.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Mangaluru city hotels from ₹1,000 to ₹9,000
- Beach resorts at Ullal and Someshwara
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Tannirbhavi beach
- St Aloysius Chapel frescoes
- Sultan Battery watchtower
📅 Best time to visit
October–February; Makara Saṅkrānti Jātre draws the biggest crowds