India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada / Murudeshwar

Murudeshwar, the pilgrimage paradise and a scenic holy place, has recently shot into prominence as one of the loveliest spots in Karnataka. The tiny town of Murudeshwar, home to a huge Shiva temple, is also home to a sizable Muslim and Christian population. This is really a secular village and people of this small town live in harmony. The place is sanctified by a piece of the Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara and has some beautiful carvings and statues. Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, the place is a favorite picnic spot. One can enter Murudeshwar from the Bhatkal-Honnavar National Highway through a specially erected big entrance decorated with intricate carvings. Murudeshwar symbolises the past glory of Hinduism. It is centered on the splendid atop a hillock overlooking the Arabian Sea.Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, Murudeshwar is the sort of place which makes you contemplate about life and what it means to you. 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. A huge 15 m statue of Shiva towers over the town and has an overwhelming presence. The statue, which is only a couple of years old, is in a complex, which encompasses the 500-year-old Shiva temple.One is greeted with the bewitching beauty of the surroundings as one reaches the top of the hillock. The vast stretches of silvery sands with the Sahyadri mountains framed into the background, the coconut trees dancing to the tunes of the billows, rose of boats dancing and drifting towards the shore, the sun looking like a ball of fire just before the sunset and then sinking into the sea – all weave a magic spell and make the viewers forget themselves.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim, Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 581350

STD Code: 8385

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Best Time to Visit:  October– March

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Places to VisitAdd 

Murudeshwar Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Mangalore International Airport is the nearest airport which is 154 km away from Murudeshwar. It is well connected to other Indian cities and abroad. Taxis are available and fare is about Rs 3,500. Other nearest airports are Panaji and Hubli.

By Train : Nearest railway station is Murudeshwar. Only some trains from Mangalore and Mumbai stops Murudeshwara. Mangalore is a major railway junction, which is connected to all major cities in India.

By BUS : Murudeshwar is well connected with bus services from other cities. Private deluxe bus services are available from Bangalore to Murudeshwar (480 km) up to Honnavar, which is nearly 20 km away from Murudeshwar.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Naveen Beach Resort ; Murudeshwara, Karnataka 581350. ; Ph – 083 85 260415 ; Facilities – N.A.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• RNS Residency ; Murudeshwar, Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka 581350. ; Ph – 083 85 268903 ; Facilities – N.A.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Dhenu Atithya ;  Gangavati, Murudeshwara, Karnataka 581350. ; M –  083 85 260318 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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FestivalAdd

Pongal ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  One of the most awaited events in Murdeshwar and all over the state, Pongal is celebrated with great passion and vigor. The term Pongal signifies sweet dish of rice which is eaten on the Pongal festival day. Jaggery, Cardamom and cashew nuts are also included in this dish for the celebration. The local people dedicate this dish to God Surya, The Sun God. It is one of the most imperative and well known festivals held in the month of mid January every year.
Basant Panchami ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  It is a famous festival of Hindus and also known as Basant Pancham. It is celebrated in all around the country and is renowned for Kite flying. This festival is celebrated at the time of monsoon season.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Murudeshwar is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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