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Murudeśvara Temple

Śiva · Murudeshwar, Uttara Kannada · Karnataka

A 37-metre Śiva above the Arabian Sea

⭐ Why it is famous

The world's second-tallest Śiva statue on a headland, with a 20-storey gopuram and a lift to the top.

📜 Pilgrimage history

The site is linked to the Ātmaliṅga that Rāvaṇa was tricked into setting down; the modern complex was funded by businessman R N Shetty.

🕰️ Temple timings

  • 06:00 – 20:30

🙏 Darśan details

  • Free darśan; ₹20 lift ticket for the gopuram
  • Sunset from the statue platform

🚉 Location & getting there

📍 Murudeśvara Temple, Murudeshwar, Uttara Kannada15.3411, 75.1197 · Tap to open Google Maps
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Nearest railway station

Murdeshwar (MRDW) — 2 km

Nearest bus stand

  • Government: Murudeshwar KSRTC bus stand, 1 km
  • Private buses: Private buses on NH-66 halt at the Murudeshwar junction

Nearest airport

Mangaluru (IXE) — 165 km

By road

On NH-66 between Mangaluru and Karwar.

🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets

SevaPrice
DarśanNo entry fee; sevās are booked at the temple counterFree

Indicative rates — confirm at the counter

🧭 Around the temple

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

🏖️ BeachMurudeshwar Beach1 km away · best sunsetArabian Sea beach overlooked by a giant Shiva statue on the headland.📍 NearbyNetrani Island18 km awayHeart-shaped island offshore known for scuba diving and snorkelling.💦 WaterfallJaali Waterfalls27 km awaySeasonal waterfall in a forested gorge near Bhatkal.

🛏️ Where to stay

  • RNS Residency and beach hotels

₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)

BudgetStandardComfort
₹2,000₹4,000₹9,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

🛕 Nearby temples

Mahābaleśvara Temple, GokarnaMūkāmbikā Temple, Kollur

📌 Other attractions nearby

  • Netrani island scuba diving
  • Murudeshwar beach
  • Jog Falls (100 km)