Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar
Distance : Bangalore to Murudeshwar - 480 Kms | Sirsi to Murudeshwar - 80 Kms
Murudeshwar is situated between Honnavara and Bhatkal. Bounded by the Arabian Sea and rolling hills of Western Ghats, the place is a favorite picnic spot due to its famous Shiva temple world tallest Shiva Idle and beautiful beach.
The name “Murudeshwara” means Shiva or Eeshwara. The significance of this holy town dates to the time of Ramayana. By penance dedicated to the AtmaLinga, the divine Lingam of Shiva procures invincibility and immortality to the Hindu Gods. Ravana, the Lanka King worshipped Shiva with devotion to attain immortality by obtaining the AtmaLinga. Lord Shiva appeared before Ravana and asked him what he wanted. By this time Lord Vishnu to change Ravana’s mind on behest of Narada. As a result of this plot, Ravana asks for Goddess Parvathi, and Lord Shiva offers him.
Murudeshwar can be part of VisitSirsi.Com Bangalore to Sirsi Package Trip.
Murudeshwar is situated between Honnavara and Bhatkal. Bounded by the Arabian Sea and rolling hills of Western Ghats, the place is a favorite picnic spot due to its famous Shiva temple world tallest Shiva Idle and beautiful beach.
The name “Murudeshwara” means Shiva or Eeshwara. The significance of this holy town dates to the time of Ramayana. By penance dedicated to the AtmaLinga, the divine Lingam of Shiva procures invincibility and immortality to the Hindu Gods. Ravana, the Lanka King worshipped Shiva with devotion to attain immortality by obtaining the AtmaLinga. Lord Shiva appeared before Ravana and asked him what he wanted. By this time Lord Vishnu to change Ravana’s mind on behest of Narada. As a result of this plot, Ravana asks for Goddess Parvathi, and Lord Shiva offers him.
Murudeshwar can be part of VisitSirsi.Com Bangalore to Sirsi Package Trip.
Activities in Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar
- Murudeshwara Temple and Raja Gopura :This temple is built on the Kanduka Hill which is surrounded on three sides by the waters of the Arabian Sea. It is a temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and a 20-storied Gopura. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the temple. The entire temple and temple complex, including the 249 feet tall Raja Gopura, which is considered the tallest gopura in the world, was constructed to its present form by businessman and philanthropist Shri R N Shetty.
- Statue of Lord Shiva : A huge towering statue of Lord Shiva, visible from great distances, is present in the temple complex. It is the second tallest statue of Shiva in the world. The statue is 123 feet (37 m) in height, and took about 2 years to build.The idol is designed such that it gets the sun light directly and thus appears sparkling.
- Beach Explore :Murudeshwar beach offers wide range of water sports activities for the tourists including family boat ride or mechanized boat ride.It is considered to be safe beach for playing in water.
