Sri Manjunatheshwara (Dharmasthala)Temple

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India/Karnataka /Dakshina Kannada /Dharmasthala

Lord Manjunatha is situated at Dharmasthala, in Beltangady Taluk of South Kanara district about 75 kms from Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Edit

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Sri Manjunatheshwara Dharmasthala Temple is religious institution in the temple town of Dharmasthala. The deities of the temple are Shiva, who is referred to as Mañjunatha, Ammavaru, the tirthankara Chandraprabha and the protective gods of Jainism, Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumarasvami and Kanyakumari. The temple is considered unique since it belongs to the Shaiva sect of Hinduism. The priests are Shivalli Brahmins, who are Vaishnava, and the administration is run by a Jain Bunt family called the Pergades.

Sri Manjunatheshwara (Dharmasthala)Temple

HistoryEdit

Sri Manjunatheshwara Temple was originally called Kuduma, it has rich history of over 800 years. The History of this place says that, one day about 800 years ago, angels in the form of human beings came to house of pious people, Barmana Heggade and his family. The couple received the visitors with joy and respect. Impressed with the hospitality and the treatment given by the family, the angels appeared in their dream and promised to stay at Kuduma. They also ordered Barmana Heggade to give donations and food for the needy everyday. As per the wish of the angels Barmana Heggade built temples for Kalarahu, Kalarkai, Kumarswamy and Kanyakumari and performed the rituals and ceremonies from time to time.

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March to June.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimum 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Travellers can hire taxis and cabs to reach Dharmasthala from Airport & Railway Station.

Bus : Tourists can travel by KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses to reach Dharmasthala from all over the state. Private buses or by their own vehicles to reach Dharmasthala.

Train : Mangalore Railway Station is the nearest railway junction to Dharmasthala, situated at a distance of about 74 km. The railway station is well connected to all the major cities and towns in India. Travellers can hire taxis and cabs or take buses to reach Dharmasthala from here.Nearest Railway Station to Dharmasthala is Mangalore junction.

Air : Mangalore Airport serves as the nearest domestic and international airport for tourists coming to Dharmasthala. Earlier known as the Bajpe Airport, it is situated at a distance of about 65 km from Dharmasthala. Travellers can hire taxis and cabs or take buses to reach Dharmasthala from here.

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