Murudeshwar Temple

Deity: Lord Shiva

Locality: Murudeshwar

State/Country: Karnataka

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Murudeshwar Temple is famous all across the globe as the World’s second largest Shiva statue is established here. The sacred town of Murudeshwar is rich with beautifully sculpted statues and carvings.

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How to Reach

Best time to Visit: November to February.

Nearest Road : From Bangalore 455 km, from Mangalore 165kms.

From Bangalore take the NH-206 to reach Honnavar and then take NH-17 to reach Murudeshwara. From Mumbai and Mangalore one has to take the National Highway NH-17 between the towns of Honnavar and Bhatkal

Nearest Railway Station:

Murudeshwara station lies on the Konkan Railway. Some trains from Mumbai and Mangalore stop here. To reach from Bangalore on has to take train to Bhatkal station.

Nearest Airport:

Mangalore International Airport, 165 km away. Hubli and Panaji airports are other alternatives.